Smart Mortgage: Waxhaw Know‑How, Ballantyne Keys
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
- NMLSÂ 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
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Waxhaw Mailing | 2611 Catesby Dr, Waxhaw NC 28173 |
| Charlotte Office | 2315 W Arbors Dr, Suite 200 Office 8, Charlotte NC 28262‑2577 |
| Phone | 980‑328‑1651 |
| Website | smartmtg.net |
| Rhett Duleba | |
@SmartMortgage (business page) | |
| Company NMLS | 2689265 |
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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About the Author
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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