Jim Schmid
Loan Consultant
NMLS # 213362
Jim joined loanDepot in the spring of 2018. Since entering the industry in February of 2007, he has been fortunate to have helped hundreds of families obtain their dream of owning a home. Equally so, he has assisted hundreds more in refinancing their homes, providing families with the financial relief they desire.
His prior career as a PGA Golf Head Golf Professional has prepared Jim well for the problem solving needs of the mortgage industry. His experiences of teaching and educating others on a “customer level” and good communication skills have made the transition to the mortgage industry enjoyable, easy and rewarding. Due to him continued dedication, Jim was recognized as the Top Loan Officer and Circle of Excellence Originator.
From the moment of meeting his customers and learning about their financial goals, all the way through the process of closing the loan, Jim is fully committed to making the mortgage experience a memorable one. The individual and personal attention that borrowers receive from Jim, along with support from the local operations and management team, ensure that loanDepot becomes their lender for life!
In his free time, Jim enjoys golf, tennis, spending time at the beach and camping. He is the youngest of seven siblings. You can find him at the Jacksonville branch. Please don’t hesitate to contact Jim for any of your home mortgage needs!
FL LIC# LO504
No need to look any further for a lender- Jim is the best out there!
My husband and I were renting and when we were told our lease would not be renewed because they were selling the rental property, so we decided it was time to buy. This was in November 2017. We contacted one lender and they told us we needed to pay off a few things and try again in February or March. We were trying to get help from a first time home buyer bond or program. We started looking for another place to rent and we were just going to try again in 2018. I was given Jim's number by a realtor who was showing the house we were moving out of. I contacted him and he immediately went to work for our family. He ran our credit and saw that I was only a few points away from getting the first time home buyer bond. He gave me advice on what we needed to do and gave me very realistic options. He never promised anything he couldn't deliver but he always tried his hardest to get us everything we needed. The first time I reached out to Jim was on 11-30-17 and he worked all through December to get us the first time home buyer bond but also worked through a lot of other roadblocks that we were having. He kept me informed daily and was always real about what could happen- both good and bad. My employer was closed for two weeks for Christmas break but even with that delay we closed on our home on January 10th, 2018. We ended up buying the home we were renting and didn't have to pack a single thing. I honestly can say this would not have happened if it was not for Jim. I cannot recommend him and his professional and informed expertise enough!!