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Pete Lansing founded Universal Lending Corporation in Denver in 1981. Under his leadership, the company has helped families throughout Colorado realize their dreams of home ownership for 30 years.

Based on his reputation for knowledge and experience in the industry, Mr. Lansing is considered an expert in the field. The local news media frequently refers to him for analysis of current events in mortgage lending, and numerous industry organizations request speaking engagements in order to stay apprised of the mortgage business and their own relationship to his industry.

Mr. Lansing served as President of the Colorado Mortgage Lenders’ Association (CMLA) in 1992-1993, and in 2001, he was honored to receive the Entrepreneur of the Year award from the CMLA for his dedication to the industry and for the development of his innovative and well-respected mortgage banking business.

Universal Lending’s continued success can be traced to Mr. Lansing’s respect and dedication to his employees, and his encouragement for their personal and career development. He has personally taught "Leadership Development Program’s Mortgage 101" sales training classes, along with numerous other training and classes involving the mortgage lending industry.

Beyond the business of the mortgage industry, Mr. Lansing has made it his priority to give back to the community through programs such as the Universal Lending Foundation and Project P.A.V.E. (Preventative Alternatives to Violence through Education). He is involved with Chinese Children Adoption International, having served as Chairman of the Board and currently as a member of the Board of Directors. He is proud to have helped place more than 7,000 Chinese children with families in the United States over the past 15 years, including his own daughter.

Brad joined ULC in 1997. As Chief Financial Officer, Brad is responsible for the Accounting, Information Systems, Secondary Marketing, and Post Closing departments. In addition to supporting his departmental managers, he chairs the Company's Risk Management Committee.

Brad currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association (CMLA).  After earning a BA degree in Business Administration from Lewis College, he earned an MS in Finance at Colorado State University.  Brad is married with three children.

I began my career in mortgage banking in 1979. In 1987, I had the privilege of creating and working with one of the first wholesale lenders to have a local presence in Colorado. With the help of a fabulous team we were able to create working relationships with several mortgage brokers.

I came to work with Universal Lending Corporation in 1991. In 1993 the Wholesale Division launched a unique sales concept by introducing Community Based Underwriters. My team and I have successfully negotiated prosperous relationships with brokers resulting in the division now accounting for over 50% of the company’s production. I have served on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association and have received my CML.

I was born in Indiana and lived there for twenty-nine years (including short periods in Florida and North Carolina) before moving to Colorado in 1977.  In 1979 I received my Real Estate Sales License upon completion of classes at Jones Real Estate School.  In 1980 I began my career in mortgage banking working in the accounting department for First Interstate Real Estate Services. I transferred to the Loan Servicing Department processing mortgage payments, and then was promoted to Collections and Foreclosures.  I transferred to loan production as a processor and was promoted and became an underwriter in 1983. I received my Direct Endorsement Chums number in 1985.  I received my VA LAPP SAR number in 1994.

In 1986, I came to work for Pete Lansing at Universal Lending Corporation as an underwriter and later became Vice President and Manager of the Underwriting Department in 1988 managing both the Wholesale and Retail underwriting divisions.  In 1998, I became a partner in the corporation while continuing to manage the underwriting divisions.

I have served on the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association as Co-Chair of the Education Committee, creating a six hour college credit course on Mortgage Banking in conjunction with the Community College of Aurora.  That program continues and is now available both in classroom and on-line through CCA.  I was Chairman of the District Accountability Committee for the Sheridan School District and served as a member of the committee for ten years.  I was active in the Boy Scouts of America serving as a trainer for adult leaders for over five years as well as participating as a Cub Scout leader for four years prior to becoming a trainer.  I currently serve as a group leader for RCIA training at my local parish.  In addition, I provide on-going training for our staff at ULC and for our Wholesale Division Brokers, having created classes for FHA, VA, Self-Employed Income Analysis and Appraisal Review.

I have six children (three boys, three girls), ranging in age from 40 to 27 and 13 grandchildren.  I enjoy reading, gardening, oil painting and traveling to warm sunny places.

Thomas Donnegan is the Vice President and Regional Sales Manager for Universal Lending Corporation, a Colorado-based residential mortgage banking firm.  Tom was hired by Universal Lending to manage and grow the company's retail mortgage sales force.  Tom has over 20 years of real estate lending experience and has been involved in all aspects of the mortgage industry including marketing, sales management, loan production, underwriting, and quality control.

Prior to joining Universal Lending, Tom worked as the Area Sales Manager for several large regional and national mortgage bankers.  He has also managed the mortgage division of a large real estate joint venture for a national bank.

Tom holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Managerial Finance and has completed extensive additional training in the areas of marketing and sales management.  He has received numerous awards throughout his career for his achievements as a manager and top-producer.

The mortgage industry has raised Carol for the last 27 years. Carol is currently the Executive Director over the Crestline division.

Carol has been married for 25 years to her wonderful husband, Earl. They have 2 children (adults): Preston 22 – a recent graduate of CSU (GO RAMS) and Ashley – 19 – a Sophomore at Front Range Community College and 1 pooch: Keesha – 10 year old keeshond (50 lb lap-dog).

Carol loves to camp in her 5th-Wheel (trailer-trash), read, shop and do movie-madness with her daughter, Ashley. "I would camp 24/7 as long as there was a Wal-mart close by."

Carol and Earl looked forward to the empty nest when both kids were in college. Unfortunately it has been a revolving door of kids in and out. Hmmm…some day. Right now they enjoy the time they get with the kids and watching them grow into true adulthood.

With over 20 years of experience in the Mortgage Industry, I have built my career on helping people through the ups and downs of the market. I know what it is like to work and manage all aspects of the lending process and have a reputation for working hard to provide you with the information you need to create enduring relationships. Making Universal Lending Corporation my home was an easy decision because no one can match our service and support. When you work with me as your Community Based Underwriter (CBU), you will see how taking risks can help both you and your clients realize your dreams.

20 Years Reverse Mortgage Experience!!

Since 1989, Paulette Wisch has specialized in Reverse Mortgages and she has worked in the mortgage banking industry since 1972.  She is a nationally recognized expert in Reverse Mortgages and has been involved in all aspects of the industry.

She was instrumental in working with FHA to bring their program to marketing and managed Colorado's FHA Reverse Mortgage pilot program for FHA in 1989.  She has traveled nationally, educating seniors and their adult children, lenders and business leaders about Reverse Mortgage products.

Paulette has personally helped over 1,600 seniors achieve financial security and independence by putting their home equity to work with a Reverse Mortgage.