As president of Edina Realty Mortgage, Joseph Brown uses his financial expertise to direct all operations of the mortgage company. Brown and his team of more than 70 loan officers work closely with customers to help them reach their personal and financial goals through homeownership. As an affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Edina Realty Mortgage is an industry leader in first mortgage financing for primary homes, investment and vacation properties.

Leadership
Edina Realty was one of the first real estate companies to offer integrated mortgage services more than 25 years ago.

Since then, Edina Realty Mortgage has grown to become the second largest residential mortgage company (by volume) in the Twin Cities metro area. It is also the largest real estate-affiliated mortgage provider in Minnesota and the Midwest, and is the leading lender for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

Business Philosophy
Edina Realty Mortgage is committed to providing competitive, fully disclosed, and responsible and fair pricing for all borrowers. Brown believes in a focus on client convenience and confidentiality from application through closing and beyond.

Background
Brown has more than 17 years of mortgage banking experience. He joined Edina Realty Mortgage in 1995 as a home mortgage consultant, and in 2000 became a branch manager and vice president. He became president in 2009.

A six-time President’s Circle Winner, Brown has also received numerous awards for top-performing sales and customer service as well as fair and responsible lending. He has an extensive background in loan production, recruiting, training and operations.

Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of St. Thomas.

Professional/Community Involvement
Brown has presented continuing education seminars to more than 500 real estate agents. Topics have included Federal Housing Administration (FHA), legal updates, short sales and foreclosures.