Arete Mortgage provides superior service in all facets of residential lending throughout the state of Colorado. Our dedicated team of professionals educate and build relationships with our clients. Arete Mortgage is completely unique because… Arete focuses its energy on customizing a loan plan for each client. Arete strives for complete client satisfaction. Arete is where character and quality count. Clients send their friends to us because When it comes to mortgages, it's all about TRUST. Jeanne Randazzo Szczech, President/Broker, has been a Mortgage Broker for over 20 years offering FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, and Jumbo loans for purchase or refinance of Primary Residence, Vacation and Investment 1-4 unit properties. Arete works with both CHFA and the La Plata County Regional Housing Alliance along with many local Realtors. Our goal in Durango Colorado, and throughout the state of Colorado, is to help individuals and families recognize their long and short term financial goals. We provide education that allows a client to make decisions based on information, not reaction due to the market or economic climate. We deliver outstanding customer service and this provides an atmosphere of trust. Arete Mortgage is fortunate to be a referral-based business because of our philosophy, ethics, and good business practices. Our company is built on the referrals of past clients - over 90% come to us through a referral or friend. Visit our website at WWW.ARETE.US Office 970-375-1111 NMLS 291118/ NMLS 291112 Awards: -Durango Herald Readers' Choice Awards: -Best Mortgage Broker and Best Mortgage Company A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau