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Shane Kidwell

CEO, Dwell Mortgage

Shane Kidwell, CEO of Dwell Mortgage, is based in Seattle, WA. As a former Seattle firefighter turned entrepreneur and coffee snob. Starting in the mortgage industry in 2009, through luck and hard work I quickly became a Top 1% Mortgage Originator and built a top-performing branch. In 2023 I launched Dwell Mortgage, a private mortgage brokerage based in Everett, WA. My job now is to focus on growing Dwell Mortgage and supporting my business partners. 

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The Program Agents Have Never Been Offered

Most agents have never been shown how existing mortgage programs can be packaged into a stronger buyer offer — and AI is helping LOs pitch it faster

May 19, 2026
Every LO Has Access To AI. Almost None Of Them Use It Right.

The loan officers gaining an edge today are using AI to cut research time, sharpen borrower conversations, and master new programs in minutes instead of weeks

May 12, 2026
The Hidden Lead Source Most Loan Officers Ignore — And How To Automate It

With Claude Cowork, LOs can convert everyday Facebook conversations into a consistent pipeline of opportunities

Apr 06, 2026