Michael Certo
Senior Vice President | NMLS# 260555 Fairway Independent Mortgage CorporationBiography
As a graduate of Ball State University in organizational communication, Michael’s work experience spans from small business to large Fortune 500 companies. He has been a top mortgage consultant in the financing industry for the past 9 years. By striving to obtain the best financing scenarios and provide his clients with excellent customer service he has been awarded President’s Club and Circle of Excellence Honors six times at three different major corporations.
Michael’s major objective when working with his clients is to obtain the best debt strategy to create long term wealth. He takes the time with each client to analyze different down payment options and discuss the key benefits and drawbacks of each program.
Michael strives to make sure that every client has a clear understanding of their financing and that they
walk away from their transaction with the knowledge of how to maximize their credit and purchasing ability
for future transactions.
Michael not only sets and achieves goals inside the office but also in his personal life. Michael climbed Mt. Kiliminjaro in October of 2007, the highest peak on the African continent and the highest free standing mountain in the world standing over 19,341 ft high. In 2009 he climbed Mt. Rainier in Washington standing 14,411 ft high. Michael also completed his first marathon in 2009 in San Diego and has run several half marathons as well. He also spends time giving back to his community by helping non-profit corporations through a collaboration of top Phoenix business people with Arizona LeaderForce.