Don Lake
Mortgage Loan Officer, CFP®
Experience
- Committed to serving all homebuyers and has extensive experience finding solutions for those with complex income or asset management situations
Education
- University of Florida, BS
Professional Affiliations/Licenses
- Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) #597455
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Past Board Member and Board President of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (FSYO)
- MMikayla N. L.Wethersfield - CTPosted on 2024-12-05T02:38:36.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Thank you for making this process easy as first time home buyer!
- MMitchell B.Sarasota - FLPosted on 2024-11-26T13:42:26.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was with me every step of the way. He took all of my phone calls. I was impressed with how easy it was to get ahold of him and how responsive he was.
- KKalie E.Greenville - SCPosted on 2024-10-25T17:56:03.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was wonderful to work with throughout our loan process! He educated us on the difference between available options, he is wonderfully responsive, he is personable and thoughtful and he went above and beyond with communication and setting expectations for what was to come. I would highly recommend Don to my family and friends without hesitation!
- AAbdul Q. S. B.Orlando - FLPosted on 2024-10-22T01:01:34.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was very friendly, approachable and personable. He was always available and eager to help. He's a great ambassador of FHB. Highly recommended.
- HHamel P.Orlando - FLPosted on 2024-09-18T20:36:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®It was great working with Don. Very knowledgeable and helpful. He was also always readily accessible when any needs arose. Great communication.
- KKatherine M. M.Miami - FLPosted on 2024-09-12T17:09:34.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Always very informative, willing to help and available.
- BBritney T.Maitland - FLPosted on 2024-09-05T13:06:16.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was a great communicator and easily available!
- CCharles T. R.Winter Park - FLPosted on 2024-08-13T11:47:13.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don and Team, Thank you for the guidance through the document process. I recommend to everyone that is saying they are going to obtain a Mortgage Loan to call on you. Thank you again. Chuck
- BBruce D. T.Austin - TXPosted on 2024-07-29T13:52:45.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Amazing experience with Don. Very patient with me and extremely detailed with every step. Him and his whole team were fantastic, also special thanks to Dee. Without a doubt will be calling him again to help with my next home purchase. Thanks.
- TTheodore A. B.Longwood - FLPosted on 2024-07-19T14:41:12.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don is great at communicating next steps and expectations.
- MMatthew J. M.Homestead - FLPosted on 2024-07-19T13:00:14.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®The best doctor loan guy in town period
- CCamila C.Longwood - FLPosted on 2024-07-16T16:06:40.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don Lake was simply amazing and I will be recommending him for all my friends purchasing new homes. He was extremely responsive EVEN WHEN ON VACATION, which was wild. He explained things to me in ways I could understand and I really felt he had my best interest in mind. What a rockstar.
- RRawi E. R. V.Orlando - FLPosted on 2024-07-11T10:58:46.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Good overall communication
- SStephanie J. V. R.Orlando - FLPosted on 2024-07-10T19:30:57.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was great. He explained every for us and was always reachable. Would definitely be recommending to my colleagues.
- JJacob E.St Simons Island - GAPosted on 2024-06-21T12:01:01.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was so wonderful to work with. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and wanted to do what was best for our family. We appreciate his dedication and time with us through a stressful process in a big move!
- RRon D.Posted on 2024-05-07T00:00:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®professional, Always available..
- CChristian L.Posted on 2024-05-07T00:00:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Our mortgage loan officer, Don Lake, was exceptional in facilitating the acquisition of our dream home. From the initial consultation to closing, Don demonstrated profound expertise, guiding us through the complexities of the mortgage process with clarity and efficiency. His unwavering dedication and proactive communication made the journey seamless, earning our utmost gratitude and trust.
- AAriel R. D. V.Posted on 2024-05-07T00:00:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Our experience with Don Lake was superb and exceeded our expectations. Excellent costumer service and communication. The process was streamlined and he did a great job at making what usually is a very stressful deal rather reassuring and straightforward. Since day one he explained the loan approval steps and the requirements for our closing. He went above and beyond giving us advice from his perspective in the world of mortgage. He was always a phone call or text message away. We are very happy with his service and will for sure consider business with him for ourselves, friends and family members.Thank you ! -Joyce and Ariel
- CChristian J. L. P.Orlando - FLPosted on 2024-05-03T15:20:04.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Our mortgage loan officer, Don Lake, was exceptional in facilitating the acquisition of our dream home. From the initial consultation to closing, Don demonstrated profound expertise, guiding us through the complexities of the mortgage process with clarity and efficiency. His unwavering dedication and proactive communication made the journey seamless, earning our utmost gratitude and trust.
- AAriel R. D. V.Orlando - FLPosted on 2024-04-26T00:44:37.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Our experience with Don Lake was superb and exceeded our expectations. Excellent costumer service and communication. The process was streamlined and he did a great job at making what usually is a very stressful deal rather reassuring and straightforward. Since day one he explained the loan approval steps and the requirements for our closing. He went above and beyond giving us advice from his perspective in the world of mortgage. He was always a phone call or text message away. We are very happy with his service and will for sure consider business with him for ourselves, friends and family members. Thank you ! -Joyce and Ariel
- SShirley A. D.Oxford - FLPosted on 2024-04-10T12:43:04.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was great to work with, the best..You lose him you will lose business.
- EEvelyn C. R.Belle Isle - FLPosted on 2024-03-22T15:53:58.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®The team and how helpful they were with our questions. Really helped us guide us along the way.
- LLeandro R. E.Belle Isle - FLPosted on 2024-03-22T12:41:46.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don provided excellent guidance throughout the entire loan process. He was insightful and helped us navigate every step with care. We are grateful to have been recommended his service.
- AAaron S.Posted on 2024-03-07T00:00:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was very responsive and worked directly with my realtor.
- GGideon J. L.Winter Park - FLPosted on 2024-03-02T01:45:55.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was great!
- AAaron D. S.Fairhope - ALPosted on 2024-02-28T15:00:28.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was very responsive and communicated directly with my realtor.
- KKeith L. A.Windermere - FLPosted on 2023-11-08T15:53:12.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was excellent. He kept the process going and he and his team seamlessly got me through underwriting and closing. I will highly recommend Don to others.
- AAsif U.Posted on 2023-11-07T00:00:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was always available to answer questions even after business hours. He was very detailed in his work and able to provide answers to all of our questions. Before he went on vacation he asked if we had any questions and then provided us with contact information and someone that can help us out if we needed anything while he was gone. Great communication and customer service, will be recommending him to our friends and family.
- AAsif U.Oviedo - FLPosted on 2023-11-01T18:48:56.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was always available to answer questions even after business hours. He was very detailed in his work and able to provide answers to all of our questions. Before he went on vacation he asked if we had any questions and then provided us with contact information and someone that can help us out if we needed anything while we were gone. Great customer service, will be recommending him to our friends and family.
- DDaniel D.Maitland - FLPosted on 2023-10-03T11:06:33.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was a pleasure to communicate with. He is great.
- AAlexis A.Posted on 2023-09-07T00:00:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was great to work with and helped make the home buying process as smooth as possible. He was quick to respond and answered all my questions. Thank you!
- MMadison M.Clermont - FLPosted on 2023-08-20T02:31:04.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was great. The appraiser made it terrible.
- NNicole B. L.Astatula - FLPosted on 2023-08-16T21:34:48.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don is great!
- EErnest W. L. J.Astatula - FLPosted on 2023-08-16T13:33:13.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Everything went smoothly.
- AAlexis B. D. D.Apopka - FLPosted on 2023-08-11T03:30:53.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Great communication throughout the process.
- CCesar A. H. B.Windermere - FLPosted on 2023-07-21T12:42:11.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Seamless and simple process, Don is always available to answer any questions or concerns and is pleasure to work with
- MMitch B.Posted on 2023-06-07T00:00:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Don was extremely responsive to us anytime we had a question or needed to get in touch with him for any reason. He was extremely knowledgeable, and was on top of things every step of the way. He made it as easy as possible for us, getting our loan approved in as short a timeframe as possible. He let me know exactly where we were in the process, and had the answers for any questions that came up. The communication between us was excellent.
- AAdnan H.Posted on 2023-06-07T00:00:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Working with Don was great. He was very transparent and always available to me via email, text, or phone (even outside of normal business hours). This made me feel like I was a priority to the team!
- KKayla M.Posted on 2023-06-07T00:00:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®Thank you for helping us get into our first home. The process was very smooth and seamless and it made it such a nice process.
- jjerome H.Posted on 2023-06-07T00:00:00.000Z5.0forDon Lake, CFP®First horizon Bank has been exceptionaly efficient and accurate.