Bryan Brown has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. Since 2012, Bryan's production has consistently placed him in the top 1% of all mortgage originators in the country based on the volume of loans closed. He has also received President's Club honors since 2012 for top production within Rate. Bryan has held various management and leadership positions within the mortgage industry, and has been awarded top manager production awards annually since 2009. Bryan is dedicated to making sure that his clients receive the best possible service, and the right mortgage solution for their home buying needs. He and his team are committed to leading you through the home buying process as quickly and easily as possible. Bryan graduated from Bentley University with a degree in Finance. Originally from Leominster, MA, he now resides in Hopkinton with his wife and three children. Rate Inc. is a direct mortgage lender able to offer its customers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Direct Loans, FHA Loans, Veterans Administration Loans (VA), Construction Loans, Massachusetts Housing and USDA, First Time Buyer Loans. We also offer a variety of loans designed to help its customers with special concerns such as credit issues and income or asset verification issues. Today, we're one of the largest independent and fastest growing mortgage lenders in the country, licensed in 48 states and District of Columbia, with over 2,400 employees and $16 billion in mortgage funding in 2013 alone. Rate specializes in: • Refinance & Purchase Loans • First Time Home Buyers • Home Equity Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit • Interest Only Loans • Debt Consolidation • Reverse Mortgages • Construction and Commercial Loans • 100% Financing • Second Home and Investment Property Loans Call me for a free, no obligation quote and qualification analysis.

Branch Manager/Senior Loan Officer

Bryan Brown is your Hopkinton local lender. As a loan officer at Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, Bryan is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, while simplifying the mortgage process and making your home loan experience easy to navigate. Contact Bryan at (617) 286-8904 for more information!

Bryan Brown at Rate (NMLS #89425)

I partnered with Rate because they are the gold standard of mortgage lending. Our cutting-edge technology, transparency, competitive pricing, and deep product line truly differentiates us from other mortgage lenders nationwide.


My team and I go above and beyond to educate our borrowers throughout the mortgage transaction to ensure they fully understand their available loan options, select the most suitable mortgage product, and feel comfortable moving forward with their chosen program. We are committed to making the process as seamless, friendly, and financially valuable to you as possible. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service, expert advice, and timely communication and we look forward to helping each individual with their personalized home financing needs. Trust and believe in myself, my team, and Rate to help bring you home.


Nick currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a business degree in Economics. Outside of helping people achieve the dream of homeownership you can find Nick cheering on Boston sports, on the ski slopes, and volunteering in his local community.

AVP of Mortgage Lending

Nick MacDonald is your Hopkinton local lender. As a loan officer at Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, Nick is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, while simplifying the mortgage process and making your home loan experience easy to navigate. Contact Nick at (781) 439-4159 for more information!

Nick MacDonald at Rate (NMLS #2035562)

As your trusted Rate Loan Officer, my goal is to simplify the mortgage process, make your home loan experience easy to navigate and be available to you from application to closing. I take pride in thoroughly educating my customers throughout the mortgage transaction, so they fully understand their options and feel comfortable with their chosen loan program. Whether you are a first time home buyer or seasoned owner, you can trust me and my team with all of your home financing needs. Please reach out anytime using the contact information located on this page and use this website as a resource as you start your home financing journey.

Loan Officer

Brian Grout is your Hopkinton local lender. As a loan officer at Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, Brian is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, while simplifying the mortgage process and making your home loan experience easy to navigate. Contact Brian at (413) 266-4484 for more information!

Brian Grout at Rate (NMLS #32453)

Born and raised in central MA, I currently live in Westboro with my wife Lillie and 3 kids. I have been in the mortgage industry for over a dozen years and pride myself on helping my clients navigate the complex homebuying process. When I'm not working i am either coaching my sons in hockey and lacrosse or can be found outside fishing or hiking. I have built a huge network of skilled professionals to help my clients. So if you need a referral for anything from renovations, insurance, agents, attorneys, I am sure I know someone who can help and would love to introduce you. Please let me know how I can help, I look forward to hearing from you soon!

VP of Mortgage Lending

Jake Shanley is your Hopkinton local lender. As a loan officer at Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, Jake is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, while simplifying the mortgage process and making your home loan experience easy to navigate. Contact Jake at (508) 283-5979 for more information!

Jake Shanley at Rate (NMLS #1078711)

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