About Ian Smith
Ian Smith is Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Rate in Charlotte, North Carolina (NMLS #1465241). Born and raised in Charlotte, he graduated from UNC Charlotte and started in the mortgage industry as a processor, a decision that set the foundation for a career that has now helped 100's of families achieve their dream of homeownership. Known across the market as thecltmortgageguy, Ian works across the full spectrum of mortgage products, from first-time buyer loans and complex self-employed scenarios to investment property financing, DSCR loans, condo financing, construction loans, bank statement loans, down payment assistance loans, bridge loans, HELOC, Conventional loans, FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans. But the part of the job that never gets old is the moment a family sends a photo holding their keys in front of their new home. That picture, that moment, is what it is all about. Ian also hosts Tuesday Mortgage Chat, a free weekly educational session where he talks about key topics related to mortgage and real estate. When he is not helping clients navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives, Ian is somewhere outdoors or in motion. He skis, mountain bikes, and takes long walks when life calls for something quieter. He travels as often as he can and places deep value on time spent with the people who matter most. Garden City, South Carolina holds a special place in his heart, as do New York City and Charlotte, and he moves comfortably between all three, carrying a little of each place with him wherever he goes. Rate is a private corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It has no affiliation with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, the US Department of Agriculture, or any other government agency. No compensation can be received for advising or assisting another person with a matter relating to veterans' benefits except as authorized under Title 38 of the United States Code

