Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Coles.
Hi Danielle, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I’ve always had a passion for advocating for others. In college, I majored in Women and Gender Studies, concentrating on Equality in Political and Social Spaces. As a kid, my mom would read to me books about the women’s suffrage movement, civil rights movement through the lens of people like Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, and Cesar Chavez.
It didn’t dawn on me how this would shape my future until my passion for women’s rights met my love for real estate and passion for fair housing.
The mortgage industry allowed me to understand the importance of owning a home and the economic leverage and generational wealth that homeownership providers to many people searching for fair and affordable housing and wealth starter-ship. I’m so honored to be able to educate people everyday on how to accomplish this- whether it’s a First Time Homebuyer, repeat homebuyer or investor.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has NOT been a smooth road. Some of the biggest challenges I’ve faced include being a minority-women owned business owner in a male-dominated industry as well as the challenge of balancing being a Mom and business owner. Lucky for me, the challenges are what makes my career exciting yet rewarding. The process of finding the right mortgage option and program to meet a homebuyer needs and affordability is extremely rewarding. I feel that I have found a true balance between being a great mom and being available to my clients when they need me.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a licensed Mortgage Loan Officer. I assist and educate homebuyers in navigating their journey to homeownership. I specialize in finding the best mortgage options for my clients to fit their homeownership goals and budget simultaneously.
I provide education and guidance to my clients, so they feel they are walking into their home buying process with confidence. I am very knowledgeable in understanding down payment assistance programs and how to utilize and stack grants to make homebuying more affordable. I am most proud of my ability to listen and learn my clients in order to feel confident that I can assist them in accomplishing their homeownership goals.
I truly take pride in being a mortgage advocate. As the housing market changes so does the demographics of those that are in need of access to homeownership and wealth-building opportunities. It is important for them to feel they are equally represented and served in the financial industries.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
Being able to assist and advocate for others makes me most happy. It gives me a sense of purpose. Knowing that I work very hard to serve others while doing something I am so passionate about is truly felt with each client served! I look forward to continuing to expand my reach and assist as many people as possible in accomplishing their goals of homeownership and building generational wealth.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.cardinalfinancial.com/daniellecoles/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/239904004710217
Image Credits
Greeneye Photography @Greeneeyephotography
