We built Upwell as a springboard for opportunity – to help homeowners like you achieve their dreams. The lending industry today is split between two extremes, leaving many of homebuyers’ needs unmet. A growing number of tech-centric lenders offer efficient processes and low rates, but not reliable, local expertise to guide decision-making. And the mortgage companies with helpful, experienced loan officers? They usually have higher rates. Upwell brings together the best of both.
We connect you with seasoned mortgage professionals who know the ins and outs of your market, along with competitive rates and the convenience of technology. No need to compromise.
How are we able to take this approach? We made the decision to put homebuyers’ interests above all else. We’re creating a better balance in mortgage lending by looking out for you first. To us, it’s meaningful work, it’s good business, and it’s time you had another option.
Our Team of Dedicated Mortgage Professionals
Megan Bell
Vice President
Unparalleled work ethic and dedication have taken Megan to the top of her field – in knowledge and results. She is the strategic backbone of Upwell, with a stellar 15-year track record in mortgage banking.
More…
Alan Thain
Senior Loan Officer
With more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Alan is a 7-time Five Star Mortgage Professional award winner with over $400 million in career production. Alan is committed to providing an outstanding mortgage experience through personal communication and quick, sound solutions.
More…
Brooks Morck
Senior Loan Officer
Brooks began his business career after college in the technology industry, eventually serving as National Sales Manager for a specialty hardware company. Together they swiftly built a client-base across the US.
More…
Eddie Anderson
Senior Loan Officer
Over the years, Eddie has helped hundreds of families realize their dream of home ownership, helped so many of them start an Investment property portfolio and worked with countless investors on strategies that help improve their current rental properties.
More…
Eric Engelland
Business Development Leader
Eric is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest where he’s been serving homebuyers and the real estate community as a professional mortgage banker for the past 25 years.
More…
Chad Mattison
Senior Loan Officer
Chad comes with over 25 years experience in the mortgage business. Also known as “The Brain,” he’s an expert when it comes to analyzing complex tax returns, unique borrower profiles, and industry guidelines.
More…
Christy Larsen
Sr. Processor
Since starting her career in the mortgage industry in 2009, Christy has held various roles in lending.
More…
Gretchen McKinley
Sr. Loan Coordinator
Gretchen brings 15 years experience navigating borrowers through the mortgage process.
More…
Jeff is a focused and accomplished leader with a sunny outlook to match his vision. Throughout 15 years in the mortgage lending industry, Jeff has consistently inspired referrals and repeat business from happy customers while spurring all-around impressive growth for Seattle’s top mortgage companies. He’s carved a successful path as an executive with passionate team leadership and a mission to provide opportunity – to consumers and industry professionals alike. Jeff is uniquely skilled at leveraging leading-edge technology in combination with traditional, person-to-person sales, all while upholding the highest possible standards for customer experience.
Unparalleled work ethic and dedication have taken Megan to the top of her field – in knowledge and results. She is the strategic backbone of Upwell, with a stellar 15-year track record in mortgage banking for top Northwest lenders, including twelve years at Cobalt Mortgage where she served as Vice President of Secondary Marketing. Throughout her career, Megan has led and innovated across several specialties including capital markets, nonconforming Jumbo product and product development, and secondary market operations. The latter entailed management of several hundred million in credit facilities, investor relations with large bank and non-bank aggregators, government-sponsored entities (GSE) spanning Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, FHA, VA, and USDA, securitization, and managing interest rate risk.
With more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Alan is a 7-time Five Star Mortgage Professional award winner with over $400 million in career production. Alan is committed to providing an outstanding mortgage experience through personal communication and quick, sound solutions. Outside of the office, he loves spending time with his kids, hot yoga, cooking and exploring the Northwest with his wife Pamela on their motorcycle.
Brooks began his business career after college in the technology industry, eventually serving as National Sales Manager for a specialty hardware company. Together they swiftly built a client-base across the US.
Eddie began his finance career in 1992. His relationship with the homeowner, home buyer or Investor may start with the initial mortgage, but where his true value shines is through his passion of finding opportunities that can positively impact his client’s financial future, whether it be increasing their cash flow by restructuring their existing mortgage or increasing their net worth through investment property acquisition. Over the years, Eddie has helped hundreds of families realize their dream of home ownership, helped so many of them start an Investment property portfolio and worked with countless investors on strategies that help improve their current rental properties.
Eric is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest where he’s been serving homebuyers and the real estate community as a professional mortgage banker for the past 25 years. He loves living in Gig Harbor with his wife of 23 years and their three daughters. Eric graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in finance. Outside of work Eric spends his time being active outside, hanging with family and friends, volunteering at his church, reading and writing. About Upwell Eric says, “Upwell is truly innovative. Our team is pushing the envelope on delivering low rates and using next gen technology to make mortgage quick, simple and inexpensive. No other Pacific Northwest mortgage bank is doing what we’re doing; it’s not even close.”
Chad comes with over 25 years experience in the mortgage business. Also known as “The Brain,” he’s an expert when it comes to analyzing complex tax returns, unique borrower profiles, and industry guidelines. Chad has held various positions in mortgage, from managing origination teams to building and running mortgage company.
Since starting her career in the mortgage industry in 2009, Christy has held various roles in lending. She has found her passion as a Senior Loan Processor and acts as the facilitator between the underwriter and loan originator. Preparing the loan and working directly with the underwriter and closing team to ensure closing dates are met, Christy’s expertise is instrumental. Her strong work ethic and dedication to her job creates efficiencies that allow minimal requests to clients.
Gretchen brings 15 years experience navigating borrowers through the mortgage process. She works with customers directly to obtain the necessary items that are needed to achieve loan approval and will answer any questions along the way. Gretchen leverages her experience guiding first-time homebuyers and seasoned homeowners through the process to ensure a smooth closing. She has worked with over 3,000 clients throughout her career and understands the urgency to close on-time while providing great service to each the real estate agent and borrower.What people are saying
The staff at Upwell are professional, efficient, and always looking out for their client’s best interest. Five stars and my very highest endorsement.
Upwell provided us amazing customer service and a great rate on our mortgage. In a tough market for buyers it can really help to have someone who is so helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Eric and the entire Upwell team!