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Five‑minute read before rates change again.

The Coffee‑Table Pitch

Waxhaw’s Rhett Duleba thinks a mortgage chat should feel like a neighbor explaining a grill recipe. Open a Zoom link, look at the same rate sheet, sip caffeine, ask “dumb” questions. No jargon, no mystery fees—just numbers that add up.

Who Runs the Calculator

Rhett Duleba, Owner & Broker of Record

  • NMLS 2673436
  • Started in 1994, survived fax machines and mortgage‑backed securities.
  • Believes every borrower deserves the “behind‑the‑scenes” tour.

Mary Duleba, Loan Processor & Underwriter

Kent State nursing grad turned paperwork wizard. Keeps files tidy so closings stay on schedule.

Two Doors, One Mission

ContactDetails
Waxhaw Mailing2611 Catesby Dr, Waxhaw NC 28173
Charlotte Office2315 W Arbors Dr, Suite 200 Office 8, Charlotte NC 28262‑2577
Phone980‑328‑1651
Websitesmartmtg.net
LinkedInRhett Duleba
Facebook@SmartMortgage (business page)
Company NMLS2689265

Bookmark both addresses: Waxhaw for neighborly chats, University‑area office for conference‑room closings.

The Smart Approach

1. Screen‑Share School

Every fee highlighted in yellow, every acronym explained in plain English. Fifteen‑minute crash course beats an hour of bank hold music.

2. Weekly Status Rundown

  • Monday: timeline update
  • Wednesday: rate‑lock check
  • Friday: document reminder

3. Lean Crew, Lower Fees

No bloated “processing department.” Savings flow back to borrowers, not swivel chairs.

4. Tech That Cuts Paper, Not Corners

Digital signatures, secure uploads, instant pre‑approvals—yet clients still get a direct cell number, not a ticket system.

Why Firethorne Folks Keep Referring

Country‑club neighbors tested Rhett’s slideshow, poked holes, and now send a steady stream of first‑time buyers. Trust matters when your foursome asks, “Who did your loan?”

Shout‑Out to the Cool‑Air Crew

House hunting is sweaty work. Huge thanks to our partner Hubbard Heating & Cooling for preventing A/C meltdowns while buyers sign disclosures.


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Nell Thomas files from the Einstein Bros. Bagels Ballantyne outpost (13736 Conlan Cir). Current fuel: large vanilla‑hazelnut cold brew, toasted Asiago with garden‑veggie shmear, plus a chocolate‑chip coffee cake for journalism morale. Catch more of her work at Strolling Ballantyne and its big sibling The Charlotte Mercury.

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