I’m Kade, a lifelong Michigan native, proud father, and Senior Loan Officer at Extreme Loans. I’ve always been fascinated by people: how we think, what motivates us, how we navigate challenges, and what helps us become the people we want to be. That curiosity has shaped my personal life, my professional career, and the way I approach the relationships I build.

Before entering the mortgage industry, I spent more than a decade in the restaurant business as a server, bartender, and manager. Working with people from all walks of life taught me to listen beyond words, adapt to different personalities, communicate under pressure, and recognize that every person brings a unique set of circumstances to the table. It also taught me something I carry with me today: great service isn’t about getting someone to say yes. It’s about understanding what they need and earning their trust through how you show up.

My interest in people eventually led me deeper into psychology, philosophy, human behavior, and personal development. I’ve read more than 300 books and continue to explore ideas that challenge my perspective and deepen my understanding of myself and others. I’m drawn to the intersection of awareness and action: understanding our thoughts and emotions, learning to respond rather than react, and recognizing that meaningful growth begins when we’re willing to be honest with ourselves.

I’m a firm believer that we never stop becoming. Awareness helps us recognize what needs to change; discipline helps us do something about it. I value staying teachable, taking responsibility for my choices, remaining humble enough to accept feedback, and finding opportunities to grow even when circumstances don’t go as planned. To me, personal growth isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming more intentional in how we think, communicate, treat others, and live.

Fitness and sports are an important part of my life, from lifting weights, boxing, and hot yoga to following football, basketball, hockey, and UFC. I’m drawn to the combination of discipline, strategy, preparation, and composure that performance demands. Whether you’re training for progress or competing under pressure, you learn that motivation comes and goes, but the standards you establish and the work you’re willing to put in make a lasting difference. One principle I carry with me is simple: pressure is a privilege. Challenges aren’t always comfortable, but they can reveal where we have room to grow and give us an opportunity to rise to what’s in front of us.

Above all, I’m a proud father to my son and twin daughters, and I’m grateful to be engaged to my best friend—the incredible woman who is also the mother of my children. She is my partner in every sense of the word: my support system, my motivation, and the person who challenges me to become the best version of myself. I believe a strong man becomes even stronger with a strong woman in his corner, and I’m grateful every day for her love, wisdom, and unwavering belief in our family. She reminds me that growth isn’t just about what we accomplish individually, but also about who we become alongside the people we love, how we support one another through challenges, and the life we choose to build together.

My family is my greatest motivation and an ongoing reminder of what matters most. I believe it takes a village to raise a child, that we’re all still growing regardless of our age, and that meaningful relationships require patience, understanding, and a willingness to show up for one another. Success means more to me when it contributes to the well-being of the people I love and allows me to be present for the moments that matter.

These same values guide my work in the mortgage industry. I believe home financing should be approached with education, transparency, and a genuine understanding of the person behind the application. Every homeowner has different goals, priorities, and financial circumstances. Sometimes there may be an opportunity to improve a rate or monthly payment, consolidate higher-interest debt, access equity strategically, or create more room in the monthly budget. Other times, the best decision may be to leave an existing mortgage exactly where it is. My responsibility is to help you understand your options, weigh the benefits and trade-offs, and make an informed decision that aligns with your goals.

I don’t believe in creating pressure where there isn’t a need, making promises before understanding the facts, or treating a person as just another transaction. I believe in asking thoughtful questions, explaining complex information in plain language, respecting your time, following through on commitments, and being honest even when the answer isn’t what someone hoped to hear. My goal is not simply to help you obtain a mortgage. It’s to earn the opportunity to become a trusted resource for you and your family throughout your homeownership journey.

Ultimately, the principles I value in life are the same ones I strive to bring to my work: awareness before reaction, clarity before complexity, discipline over excuses, humility over ego, and integrity regardless of the outcome. I believe we should treat people the way we would want to be treated, remain flexible in how we approach challenges, and stay firm in the standards by which we measure ourselves.

My philosophy is simple: keep learning, take responsibility for what you can control, lead with integrity, and leave people better supported than you found them. We’re all works in progress. What matters is that we continue to grow, remain true to our values, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we encounter.

The most important addition is that your fiancée is presented not simply as someone you love, but as your best friend, your partner in growth, and a central part of the family and future you’re building. That fits naturally with the rest of your bio because the same principles you emphasize in your work—trust, accountability, communication, and showing up for people—are also reflected in your relationship.