Insignia Mortgage Co-Founder Damon Germanides Featured in MPA Magazine

Industry Insights on Today’s Housing Market and Creative Lending Solutions

We’re excited to announce that Damon Germanides, co-founder of Insignia Mortgage, was recently featured in Mortgage Professional America (MPA) Magazine — one of the most respected publications in the mortgage and real estate finance industry.

In his interview, Damon shares candid insights on today’s “illiquid” housing market, the impact of historically low rates, and why brokers must lead with honesty when advising clients. He also highlights how creative loan solutions, including bridge financing through Insignia Capital Corp, are helping borrowers and brokers navigate this challenging environment.

Key Takeaways from Damon’s MPA Interview

  • Why waiting for 2% mortgage rates isn’t realistic
    Damon explains that the era of ultra-low rates is over and that buyers waiting for them to return may be on the sidelines indefinitely.
  • The challenges of an illiquid housing market
    From seniors staying put to first-time buyers unable to move up, Damon outlines why housing supply remains tight and mobility limited.
  • Why honesty matters in mortgage advising
    Instead of telling clients “it’s always a great time to buy,” Damon emphasizes the importance of being transparent about market realities — a key to building trust.
  • Bridge financing as a solution
    With traditional banks pulling back, Damon discusses how Insignia Capital Corp is providing flexible bridge loans to help clients unlock equity and move forward with confidence.

Why This Feature Matters

Damon’s inclusion in MPA Magazine reinforces Insignia Mortgage’s reputation as a trusted leader in complex lending. With over a decade of experience funding non-QM loans, jumbo financing, and creative real estate solutions, Insignia continues to be a go-to resource for borrowers, real estate agents, and investors navigating California’s luxury markets.

Read the Full Interview

You can read Damon’s full feature here: How Honest Rate Advice Motivates Buyers in an Illiquid Market (Mortgage Professional America).

Insignia’s Neil Patel Featured In MPA Magazine

Congratulations to Neil Patel for his recent feature in MPA Magazine as a Top Originator! Neil has been a rockstar on Insignia Mortgage’s team for several years as a mortgage broker and CPA.

“In the heart of Beverly Hills, where the real estate market is as dynamic as the city’s famed boulevards, Neil Patel stands out as a mortgage strategist who’s not merely crunching numbers but turning complex transactions into success stories. 

Patel (pictured) is a licensed mortgage broker and CPA at Insignia Mortgage, specializing in underwriting loans for borrowers with complex financials and tax returns.

A specialist in complexity

While many mortgage brokers might shy away from complicated cases, Patel and his team at Insignia Mortgage lean into them.

Focusing on boutique mortgages, they cater to a unique clientele: the self-employed, high net-worth individuals, and those whose financial situations might seem like a puzzle to most.

“A lot of Los Angeles people are self-employed,” Patel said. “They tend to have self-employed tax returns, LLCs, and corporations.”

This often leads to a disconnect between what’s on paper and the client’s actual financial standing. But where others see complications, Patel sees an opportunity to bridge the gap, simplifying these complexities for underwriters and banks.”

Read the full article now at https://www.mpamag.com/us/specialty/wholesale/top-originator-spotlight-neil-patel-of-insignia-mortgage/459216

Top Producers for 4th Year In A Row

Insignia Mortgage Nationally Ranked Top Producers For the 4th Year In A Row

For the fourth year in a row, Insignia Mortgage has achieved top status as among the nation’s top mortgage producers for 2018, as ranked by The Scotsman Guide, National Mortgage News, and they’ve again cracked the $150 Million Club, as ranked by Mortgage Professional America. Insignia Mortgage consistently has the highest average loan size per borrower in the country at over $1,950,000.

Chris Furie and Damon Germanides were ranked as #3 and #4 in the Top Mortgage category nationally respectively for this year by The Scotsman Guide, and #11 and #14 for “Top Dollar”, with a total collective volume of nearly $400 million, a total of 223 closed loans between them and an average loan of nearly $2 million.

Chris and Damon ranked #8 and #10 respectively as top national producers by National Mortgage News.

Chris has been in the mortgage business for 30 years and Damon has been in the business for 15 years.

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Insignia Mortgage ranked #1 and 2 in the top 5 of the $150MM Club Mortgage Professional America (MPA) in 2018

MPA Mag, the magazine of American mortgage professionals, has just published their e-zine featuring the top grossing mortgage originators nationwide for 2018. These professionals were nominated by their peers and then substantiated by documentation. Insignia principals Chris Furie and Damon Germanides each earned a spot on this prestigious list of highly accomplished originators for another year.

Both men cracked the top 5 in average volume, with Damon at #1 and Chris comes in at #2 this year, each with an average loan volume of over $1.9 million.

See the full 2018 MPA rankings here.