Phillip Cannon, Guarantee Mortgage

Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Phillip got his degree from LSU in Financial Management. This provided the education requirements needed to start in real estate finance right out of college when he moved to the Bay Area. He prides himself on adapting to the ever changing world of residential lending and treats his clients’ goals of homeownership as if they were his own. Phillip lives and owns a 2-unit TIC in Bernal Heights that he is in the process of converting to condos. This has given him firsthand knowledge of the steps involved in obtaining TIC financing as well as going through the conversion process with the city. Phillip comes to the table understanding that every client’s hopes, dreams, and knowledge of the mortgage world is different. He is eager to provide in depth analysis to every client’s situation to better understand any and all potential obstacles ahead of time. This is essential to develop a strategy for the best way to address any concerns in order to not jeopardize a transaction and ensure a timely closing. Phillip works hard to know which loan products work best for the client’s goals and which lender is the right fit for every scenario. He has a keen understanding of FHA loans and makes sure all clients are aware of the pros and cons of each option for financing so they are confident with their decision. Phillip enjoys working with seasoned investors as well as first time buyers in need of insight about the home buying process in the current environment. He wants to know your hopes, dreams, and your fears so he can become one of your trusted advisors throughout the process. Whether it’s to just set up a game plan for the right time to buy, or working with a client already in contract, Phillip is there to help. Client Testimonials: 
"Not only was Phillip patient, thorough, trustworthy, and cautious as our funding advocate throughout our first home-buying experience, but he was also a good teacher.  He took the time to answer our questions each step of the way so that we knew all available options and could make educated decisions. This gave us a sense of peace that we did not expect to have while making one of the biggest financial decisions of our lives. In all, nothing caught us by surprise throughout the process because Phillip was always one step ahead, preempting the next issues that could arise." - Tara K. (August 2009) "I talked to couple mortgage brokers and lenders before we decided to work with Phillip.  It was easily the best decision we made.  His patience yet diligence in securing our loan at the best possible rate during this tough real estate market was impressive. We ran into a few hitches with the underwriter along the way, but Phillip was pro-active from the start to make sure we closed on time.  He was always available through email or phone, and responded with surprising detail to any of our questions. Phillip is a stand-up guy and I highly recommend him." - Vinay A. (June 2009)