Brian Lenharth
Loan Officer (NMLS 2070141)
Brian Lenharth (NMLS #2070141) has worked in the mortgage industry for nearly five years and has seen a wide variety of market conditions over that time. He strives to bring his clients the best value and experience in any market, delivering results with integrity. Brian is a Loan Officer and Team Lead at First Residential Independent Mortgage (NMLS #1907), a Springfield, Missouri-based full-service national lender whose mission is to help homebuyers find the right loan for their dream home. Equal Housing Opportunity. First Residential Independent Mortgage is a registered DBA of Mortgage Research Center, LLC, an affiliate of Three Creeks Media. Visit Brian on LinkedIn.
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