James Strong

“Thorough Preparation. Accurate Expectations. No Surprises.”

James Strong has been a Loan Originator since 1986, bringing decades of hands-on mortgage experience to every client he serves. His expertise includes Conventional, FHA, VA, new construction, purchases, refinances, self-employed borrowers, and real estate investors.

James is especially known for his thorough preparation. He works to gather the right documentation before clients begin shopping, carefully reviews real estate taxes, and provides realistic payment and cash-to-close expectations so borrowers can move forward with fewer surprises. His extensive experience reading tax returns is particularly valuable when working with self-employed and investment-property borrowers. He also takes pride in efficient closings and has completed a VA purchase in as little as 13 days when circumstances allowed.

James has been with American Portfolio Mortgage since 2012. Outside work, he and his wife of 38 years enjoy their five daughters and seven grandchildren, and James is the family specialist when it comes to barbecue and smoked meats.