Meet the Owner

Dan O’Brien

Dan O’Brien - President, NMLS #222714


When you do business with Educated Mortgage you will work directly with the owner, Dan “The Mortgage Man” O’Brien. Dan opened Educated Mortgage in 2006 on the foundation of offering the highest level of customer service along with the best interest rates and loan programs available for all credit types. He has been a Loan Originator since 1998 and a graduate of University of Wisconsin - Madison, earning his Bachelor of Science in Economics. He is committed to offering multiple loan options, explaining the pros and cons of each, and helping you make informed decisions. Your financial situation in two, five, or even thirty years from now is as important as your financial situation today. He will not hesitate to provide you with practical advice regarding your credit, improving your financial position, or enhancing your ability to own a home. Thousands of happy customers have experienced the difference working with Dan has made in their financial lives and he’d like to help you too!

Please feel free to contact him if you have any questions or concerns before, after, or during the loan process. He’s always happy to help!

Proud member of the following organizations:

  • Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin

    • Accredited Business 2010 to present

  • Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association

  • Wisconsin Mortgage Professionals Association

    • President 2011, 2012

    • Vice President 2010

    • Board of Directors 2008 to 2012

    • Member of Education Committee 2007 to 2008

  • National Association of Mortgage Brokers

  • National Association of Independent Housing Professionals

  • Realtors Assocation of South Central Wisconsin

    • Member of Government Affairs Committee 2010 to 2012

  • Wisconsin Realtors Association

  • National Association of Realtors

  • Homebuyers Round Table of Dane County

  • National Mortgage Test Review Committee

  • Wisconsin Mortgage Test Review Committee

  • Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce

    • Treasurer 2012 - 2014

    • Board of Directors 2011 to 2014

    • Member of Ambassador Committee 2008 to 2014

  • Sun Prairie Education Foundation

    • Reading Buddy Volunteer 2013 to present

    • Reality Rocks Volunteer 2010 to present

  • Urban League - Schools of Hope Program

    • Middle School Math Tutor 2009 to 2011

  • Title Sponsor of WJJO’s Annual Veterans Radiothon 2014 to present

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