Borrower situations · North Dakota

Loan officers for homeowners who are refinancing in North Dakota

As of 2026-10-26, LenDb lists 28 loan officers licensed in or based in North Dakota whose lender pages show Refinance work. The top-ranked are Evan Jansen (Summit Mortgage Corporation, Lakewood), Nicole Waechter (Frandsen Bank & Trust, Grand Forks) and Lindsay Witter (American Pacific Mortgage, Roseville). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in ND, branch location, experience and profile completeness. Nobody pays for placement.

Last verified . Sources: lender loan officer pages and state license records. Licenses: check NMLS Consumer Access.

Ranked, with reasons · top 25

  1. 1

    Evan JansenNMLS 128384

    Summit Mortgage Corporation · Lakewood, CO · licensed in 9 states

    • Refinance
    • Down payment assistance
    • FHA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: July 29, 2008 (Wisconsin), per state regulator
  2. 2

    Nicole WaechterNMLS 1752336

    Frandsen Bank & Trust · Bank · Grand Forks, ND

    • Refinance
    • HELOC
    • Likely federally registered (works at a bank). Federally registered MLOs aren't state-licensed; verify at NMLS
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Office in Grand Forks, ND
    • States 10 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-16)
  3. 3

    Lindsay WitterNMLS 700709

    American Pacific Mortgage · Roseville, CA · licensed in 39 states

    • Refinance
    • Condo
    • Down payment assistance
    • FHA loan
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-20)
    • Earliest state license record: January 26, 2012 (Oregon), per state regulator
  4. 4

    Benjamin WilliamsNMLS 1025173

    Guild Mortgage · San Diego, CA · licensed in 45 states

    • Refinance
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: June 4, 2013 (Oregon), per state regulator
  5. 5

    Ron LuttrullNMLS 274181

    Guild Mortgage · San Diego, CA · licensed in 44 states

    • Refinance
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: May 19, 2010 (California), per state regulator
    • States 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-19)
  6. 6

    Dylan RoseNMLS 2730604

    Frandsen Bank & Trust · Bank · Grand Forks, ND

    • Refinance
    • HELOC
    • Likely federally registered (works at a bank). Federally registered MLOs aren't state-licensed; verify at NMLS
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Office in Grand Forks, ND
  7. 7

    Sandee LutzNMLS 533656

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Romeo, MI · licensed in 29 states

    • Refinance
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-22)
    • Earliest state license record: April 2, 2018 (Wisconsin), per state regulator
    • States 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-22)
  8. 8

    Sarena TalbertNMLS 1043739

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Newport Beach, CA · licensed in 50 states

    • Refinance
    • Jumbo loan
    • Non-QM loan
    • Reverse mortgage
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-22)
    • Earliest state license record: December 19, 2018 (California), per state regulator
    • States 28 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-22)
  9. 9

    Deanette PiesikNMLS 1832383

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Williston, ND · licensed in 2 states

    • Refinance
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Office in Williston, ND
  10. 10

    Jerry SundtNMLS 168111

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Tucson, AZ · licensed in 34 states

    • Refinance
    • Jumbo loan
    • Non-QM loan
    • Real estate investor
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-22)
    • Earliest state license record: July 14, 2007 (Colorado), per state regulator
  11. 11

    Andy RiemenschneiderNMLS 409653

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Stillwater, MN · licensed in 7 states

    • Refinance
    • Construction loan
    • VA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-21)
    • Earliest state license record: January 2, 2014 (Wisconsin), per state regulator
    • States 15 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-21)
  12. 12

    Derrick PolderNMLS 207630

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Tucson, AZ · licensed in 28 states

    • Refinance
    • Jumbo loan
    • VA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-22)
    • Earliest state license record: November 2, 2015 (California), per state regulator
  13. 13

    Tim PotempaNMLS 454708

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Phoenix, AZ · licensed in 47 states

    • Refinance
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: July 9, 2015 (California), per state regulator
  14. 14

    Don WilliamsNMLS 1031805

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Cleveland, OH · licensed in 11 states

    • Refinance
    • Down payment assistance
    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: August 12, 2016 (Illinois), per state regulator
  15. 15

    Andre YarinaNMLS 1408534

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Cleveland, OH · licensed in 35 states

    • Refinance
    • Down payment assistance
    • HELOC
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: March 10, 2016 (Oregon), per state regulator
  16. 16

    Joseph CostanzoNMLS 1408507

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Cleveland, OH · licensed in 21 states

    • Refinance
    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • HELOC
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-21)
    • Earliest state license record: February 5, 2016 (California), per state regulator
  17. 17

    Brian WeeksNMLS 1557610

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Overland Park, KS · licensed in 46 states

    • Refinance
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: December 7, 2016 (Colorado), per state regulator
  18. 18

    Bruce BrinkerhoffNMLS 639483

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Cleveland, OH · licensed in 50 states

    • Refinance
    • Construction loan
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-22)
    • Earliest state license record: August 15, 2019 (Oregon), per state regulator
  19. 19

    Aaron ReznechekNMLS 400959

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Bloomington, MN · licensed in 8 states

    • Refinance
    • USDA loan
    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-21)
    • Earliest state license record: November 10, 2020 (Florida), per state regulator
  20. 20

    Hahna ShookNMLS 1981985

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Columbus, OH · licensed in 30 states

    • Refinance
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: July 30, 2020 (Illinois), per state regulator
  21. 21

    Adison VillanoNMLS 1982912

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Fort Walton Beach, FL · licensed in 24 states

    • Refinance
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-22)
    • Earliest state license record: June 13, 2022 (Florida), per state regulator
    • States 3 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-22)
  22. 22

    Jay BunteNMLS 1957808

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Fort Worth, TX · licensed in 46 states

    • Refinance
    • VA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: May 4, 2021 (Texas), per state regulator
  23. 23

    Matt GoodrichNMLS 118253

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Columbus, OH · licensed in 19 states

    • Refinance
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: December 17, 2024 (Illinois), per state regulator
  24. 24

    Molly Barndt, MBA, CSCPNMLS 2236749

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Chicago, IL · licensed in 29 states

    • Refinance
    • Physician and medical professional
    • Jumbo loan
    • Non-QM loan
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: July 18, 2025 (Illinois), per state regulator
  25. 25

    Nick WeeksNMLS 415107

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Overland Park, KS · licensed in 47 states

    • Refinance
    • Jumbo loan
    • VA loan
    • ND listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
    • Lists Refinance on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-26)
    • Earliest state license record: June 9, 2023 (California), per state regulator

Before you choose

Whether a refinance pays off depends on closing costs, how long you keep the loan and the new rate; cash-out and buyout refinances have their own equity, seasoning and title rules.

  • What are my total closing costs, and how many months until the lower payment pays them back?
  • Can I take cash out, and how much equity do I need to keep?
  • If I am buying out a former spouse or co-owner, what does the divorce decree or agreement need to say?

More about Refinance

How this list is ranked

Specialty evidence carries the most weight (production data, then lender page, then self-reported). Loan officers are listed when a ND license is confirmed with the state regulator (check mark), ND is listed on their lender page, or they work at a bank or credit union (likely federally registered; verify at NMLS). Then branch location, experience (the earliest state license record in the regulator rosters we hold, or years the loan officer states) and profile completeness. Disciplinary history is not yet checked by LenDb; verify at NMLS Consumer Access. No paid placement. Methodology.

Same list as JSON: /api/v1/loan-officers?specialty=refinance&state=ND. Not a lender. Not a referral service. Verify licenses at NMLS Consumer Access.