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Licensed in KY · FL · TX · CA · NMLS #1955384

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Call Mortgage Mike.

Residential, investor, and commercial lending — done right. No call centers. No runaround. Just straight talk, real numbers, and deals that close.

30+
Years in the
industry
4
States
licensed
48hr
Pre-approval
turnaround
$50M+
Loans
closed
Michael Russell — Mortgage Money Mike, NMLS #1955384
How Can Mike Help?

Every deal is different.
Mike handles them all.

Whether you’re buying your first home, scaling a rental portfolio, or flipping a property — there’s a loan program for what you’re trying to do. Pick your path.

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Buying or Refinancing a Home

First-time buyers, move-up buyers, and homeowners looking to refinance. Standard and government-backed programs across four states.

  • FHA · VA · USDA (0–3.5% down)
  • Conventional (3–20% down)
  • Jumbo loans available
  • Rate-and-term & cash-out refi
  • VA IRRRL / FHA Streamline
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Fix & Flip / Bridge Capital

Rehab capital and bridge financing for real estate investors. Asset-based approvals, fast closings, no income verification required.

  • Up to 90% purchase / 75% ARV
  • Close in 5–14 days
  • Short-term bridge: 6–24 months
  • Ground-up construction available
  • Interest-only options
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Rental & DSCR Investment Loans

Qualify based on the property’s cash flow, not your personal income. Built for investors scaling a rental portfolio.

  • No W2s · No tax returns
  • 1–4 unit and small multifamily
  • DSCR as low as 1.0x
  • 30yr fixed available
  • Portfolio and blanket loans
The Difference

Other brokers make you wait.
Mike makes it happen.

Thirty years in this industry — from hotel development to residential to complex commercial deals — means Mike has seen every loan situation. If another lender turned you down, there’s a good chance Mike knows a path forward.

You talk directly to Mike. Not a processor. Not a call center. Not a loan officer assistant. When you call, he picks up.

“If another lender turned you down, call me before you walk away.”

— Michael Russell, Mortgage Money Mike
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I answer the phone

Direct access to the decision-maker. No hold queues, no voicemail trees. When the deal matters, you need someone who picks up.

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Straight talk, real numbers

No bait-and-switch rates. No surprise fees at closing. Mike will tell you exactly what you qualify for, what it costs, and whether it makes sense — before you commit to anything.

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30+ years of deal experience

Hotel development, commercial real estate, residential lending — Mike has closed deals across the full spectrum. That depth shows up when your deal gets complicated.

Loan Programs

If it can be financed,
Mike can close it.

Wholesale access to nationwide lenders across every major loan category. For commercial and hotel deals, visit Russell & Sons Capital Group.

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Conventional

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac conforming loans. Best pricing for qualified borrowers with strong credit.

Down Payment3–20%
Min Credit620+
Rate TypeFixed or ARM
StatesKY · FL · TX · CA
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FHA / VA / USDA

Government-backed programs with low or zero down. VA loans offer unmatched terms for eligible veterans.

FHA Down3.5%
VA Down0%
USDA Down0% (rural)
VA Funding FeeOften waived
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DSCR / Rental

No income docs. Qualify on the property’s cash flow. Built for investors at every stage.

Min DSCR1.0x
Down Payment15–25%
Term30yr fixed available
Properties1–4 unit

Fix & Flip / Bridge

Fast asset-based lending. Credit score matters less than deal numbers. Close in days.

LTVUp to 90% purchase
ARVUp to 75%
Close Time5–14 days
Term6–24 months
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Refinance

Rate-and-term, cash-out, VA IRRRL, and FHA Streamline. Reduce your rate or access equity.

Cash-OutUp to 80% LTV
VA IRRRLNo appraisal typical
FHA StreamlineReduced docs
Close Time25–35 days
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Commercial & More

Hotel, multifamily, bridge, construction, hard money, farm, and land handled at Russell & Sons Capital Group.

Bridge8.0% – 14.0%
Multifamily5.5% – 7.5%
Hotel / SBA 5046.5% – 9.5%
Hard Money9.5% – 14.0%
Full commercial library →
Free Tool

Will this property cash flow?

Run the DSCR numbers in seconds. Most lenders require a minimum 1.0x — the rent must cover the mortgage payment. Check your deal now.

DSCR Calculator

Debt Service Coverage Ratio = Monthly Gross Rent ÷ Monthly Mortgage Payment

DSCR — minimum 1.0x required at most lenders
Indicative estimate only. Actual DSCR may include taxes, insurance, and HOA. Contact Mike for a deal-specific analysis.
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Let’s Talk

Book a free
15-minute call.

No commitment, no pressure. Tell Mike what you’re trying to do and he’ll tell you whether there’s a loan for it — and what it costs.

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(865) 440-0095Call or text Mike directly. He picks up.
48-hour pre-approvalMost clients have a decision within 2 business days of submitting documents.
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Licensed in 4 statesKentucky, Florida, Texas, and California residential. Commercial nationwide.
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Part of Russell & Sons Capital Group Commercial & hotel deals at russellandsonscapitalgroup.com

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