Dan Kraus

Experience

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  DK Management LLC

  Nov 1989 - Dec 1993

  Owner And President

  Owner and operator of a 500 person nightclub. Oversaw the day to day operations of a 20 person staff. Responsible for all payroll, ordering, scheduling and event planning for club.

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  Allegiant Bank

  Jan 1994 - May 2004

  Vice President

  Originated home loans and was leading originator for 4 years in a row. Closed over $50 million in home loans in 2004.

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  Fifth Third Bank

  Jun 2004 - May 2005

  Vice President

  Ran the St. Louis branch of the mortgage department for the bank as they began to come into the St. Louis market. Responsible for hiring and training of sales staff in St. Louis.

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  St. Louis Bank

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2011

  Senior Vice President- Mortgage Department

  Originated and ran mortgage division at St. Louis bank. Called on real estate agents and other people in the real estate industry to help with their clients.

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  Bank of America

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

  Tried to originate loans. Not a very well run organization.

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  American Bank of Missouri

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

  Originate loans from past clients and other referral partners.

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  Citizen's National Bank

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Senior Mortgage Banker

  I am originating home loans throughout the St. Louis metro area. Refinance, home purchase, cash out, I do it all. Would appreciate any referrals you may have.

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  First Bank

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2019

  Home Loan Consultant

  Originate home loans through referral sources and real estate agents. I have been helping families find their way home for over 20 years.

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  Fortune Bank

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Producing Sales Manager

  I have taken on the role of producing sales manager at Fortune Bank. In this role, I am originating home loans for my clients as well as recruiting talented loan originators that like working in a small, community bank setting.

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  Guaranteed Rate Affinity

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Originating Manager at Guranteed Rate Affinity

  I am an Originating Manager at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. NMLS# 266346. Guaranteed Rate Affinity NMLS# 1598647. CORPORATE DESCRIPTOR Guaranteed Rate Affinity NMLS 1598647 1800 W. Larchmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 (866) 934-7283 • grarate.com Equal Housing Lender www.grarate.com/privacy

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  Hawthorn Bank

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  AVP- Loan Officer

  Helping families find their way home for over 27 years. Call me for great rates, great service and an exceptional experience. Lending in all 50 states. All loan programs including portfolio products. 100% doctor program. Land loans, conventional, FHA, VA, USDA. From first time homebuyers to clients looking for that last dream home! Wherever you are in home owning journey, I am there for every step.

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  St. Louus Mortgage Consultants

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

  Mortgage Loan Officer
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  St. Louis Mortgage Consultants

  Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

  Mortgage Loan Officer
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  Preferred Rate Mortgage

  Feb 2024 - Sept 2024

  Mortgage Loan Officer
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  Together Credit Union

  Sept 2024 - now

  Mortgage Loan Officer