Michael Creel
Founder/NMLS #420674/Phoenix, AZ
About Michael
Michael started Forward Loans in 2020 after 20 years in mortgage, marketing, and real estate. He works with buyers who want real options and a straight answer, not a call center.
His focus is building a brokerage that feels different from a traditional lender. Forward Loans is set up so clients get real options from multiple investors, straight answers from people who know their file, and clear communication through closing. The company serves homebuyers and homeowners across eight states, and Michael is personally licensed to originate in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Texas.
Michael leads day-to-day operations and the marketing side of the business. He spends most of his time on strategy, team development, and how Forward shows up publicly through its content, brand, and Realtor partnerships.
Outside of work, family is the center. His wife, daughter, and son are his first priority. Faith and community shape his decisions, and he gives back through groups like PCH50 and Change Agents of Arizona.
He is also into music, design, and branding, which shows up in how Forward looks and sounds.
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