John C Barnes
About John C Barnes
John C. Barnes is a mortgage banker with extensive experience in the mortgage industry, specializing in custom construction loans. He has worked with several companies, including Wells Fargo and Chase, and has a background in sales training and development.
Work at Chase
John C Barnes has been employed at Chase as a Mortgage Banker since 2016. In this role, he operates in the Greater Seattle Area, focusing on providing mortgage solutions to clients. His responsibilities include assessing client needs, offering tailored mortgage products, and guiding clients through the loan application process. Barnes has leveraged his extensive experience in the mortgage industry to enhance client satisfaction and drive business growth for Chase.
Previous Experience in Mortgage Banking
Prior to his current position, John C Barnes held various roles in the mortgage industry. He worked at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage as a Home Mortgage Consultant from 1998 to 2006, specializing in custom construction loans. He also served as a Mortgage Loan Originator at Landmark Professional Mortgage Company from 2013 to 2015 and as a Mortgage Loan Officer at Guild Mortgage Company from 2012 to 2013. His diverse experience includes positions at Ditech Financial LLC and America Home Key Mortgage Corp.
Education and Expertise
John C Barnes studied at the University of Washington, where he achieved a bachelor's degree in Zoology. He has also been pursuing further education at Antioch College, focusing on Communications since 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in the mortgage industry, particularly in sales training and development, as evidenced by his delivery of sales training presentations to mortgage brokers and strategic partners.
Achievements in Sales and Strategy Development
Throughout his career, John C Barnes has developed sales strategies aimed at enhancing loan origination volume and profitability, particularly for clients in Western Washington. He achieved a 50% increase in the number of productive real estate agents during his tenure in real estate sales management. Additionally, he opened new wholesale accounts with mortgage brokers in Western Washington, contributing to the expansion of his previous employers' market reach.
Background and Early Career
Before entering the mortgage banking sector, John C Barnes worked as an Enumerator for the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010. This role involved collecting data in Tacoma, WA, for a period of four months. His early career experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent focus on mortgage banking and client relations.