Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is Washington State’s most award-winning hospital — a 571-bed, two-campus institution with over 3,000 employees and approximately 1,000 physicians on staff, serving patients from Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan counties. Providence Everett’s Colby and Pacific campuses together form the flagship hospital of Providence Health & Services’ Columbia network, operating a Level II Trauma Center, a nationally recognized cancer program, comprehensive cardiac and neuroscience services, and a Pavilion for Women and Children. The hospital holds the historic distinction of identifying the first U.S. case of COVID-19 in January 2020. In Northwest Everett, Seattle Children’s Hospital operates a branch offering more than 15 pediatric subspecialties of care to the North Puget Sound region.
For physicians choosing to practice in Everett, the housing market offers something Seattle cannot: meaningful affordability within the same Snohomish County high-balance conforming framework. A physician buying a $700,000 home in Northwest Everett or Silver Lake is working within conventional financing limits — not Jumbo complexity. At the same time, the Physician Mortgage program’s advantages matter in Everett just as they do in Seattle: no PMI, favorable student loan treatment, and employment contract qualification address the three central challenges that newly trained physicians face regardless of the city’s price level. And for physicians targeting Everett’s upper-tier waterfront and view neighborhoods, Physician Jumbo programs extend these advantages to loan sizes that match the market.
No PMI regardless of down payment. Physician programs eliminate private mortgage insurance even at 0-10% down — a meaningful monthly saving that applies across Everett's full price range, from a $550,000 Northwest Everett bungalow to a $900,000 Mukilteo Boulevard view property.
Student loan treatment that reflects real payments. Standard underwriting counts medical school debt at 1% of the balance per month regardless of actual payment status. Physician programs use actual IBR/PAYE payment amounts — substantially improving qualifying DTI for residents and early-career attendings whose balances are high and incomes still growing.
New employment contracts accepted. A physician joining Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Seattle Children's Hospital's Everett branch, or an independent Snohomish County practice group can qualify based on an executed offer letter or contract, without waiting for the first paycheck. Closes up to 90-120 days before a start date are available through select programs.
Flexibility on debt-to-income ratios. Physician loan underwriting allows for higher DTI ceilings given the earning trajectory and employment stability of the borrower profile.
Jumbo-level physician programs available. For physicians targeting Mukilteo Boulevard view homes, Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven estates, or upper-tier waterfront units in the Waterfront Place development, my lender network includes physician programs that extend above Snohomish County's conforming limit.
Medical doctors (MD) and doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO)
Dentists (DDS, DMD)
Veterinarians (DVM)
Optometrists (OD)
Podiatrists (DPM)
Pharmacists (PharmD) — eligible with select lenders
Physician assistants (PA-C) and nurse practitioners (APRN) — eligible with select lenders
Residents and fellows in training programs
Eligibility varies by lender. I can identify which programs accept your specific designation and match you to the best available terms.
0-5% down with no PMI for qualifying healthcare professionals
Student loan treatment based on actual IBR/PAYE payments
New employment contracts accepted — no first paycheck required
For properties at or below Snohomish County's $1,063,750 conforming limit — which covers the vast majority of Everett's housing market
Physician program terms extended to loan amounts above $1,063,750
Covers Mukilteo Boulevard view homes, Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven estates, and upper-tier waterfront properties above the conforming ceiling
No PMI maintained at Jumbo loan amounts for qualifying borrowers
Physician terms applied to new construction financing in Everett and throughout Snohomish County
Single closing before construction begins; rate locked through the build
Automatic conversion to permanent financing at completion
Specialized experience with Physician Mortgage programs for buyers at all career stages — residents, new attendings, established practitioners, and military physicians
Familiarity with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (Colby and Pacific campuses), Seattle Children's Hospital's Everett branch, and the broader Snohomish County healthcare employment network
Understanding of Everett's affordability advantage relative to Seattle and how physician loan benefits apply at Snohomish County price points
Physician Jumbo programs for buyers whose target properties exceed the conforming limit
VA loan expertise for military physicians at Naval Station Everett
Guidance on new employment contract qualification for physicians relocating to the North Puget Sound region
Fast, transparent approvals with direct lender relationships
20+ years of experience — NMLS #235295
Healthcare Professional Designation — MD, DO, DDS, DMD, DVM, OD, DPM, PharmD, PA-C, or APRN. Resident and fellow status accepted.
Employment Documentation — Executed employment contract, hospital credentialing letter, or current W-2/pay stubs accepted depending on career stage.
Credit Profile — Strong credit history expected (typically 700+), with flexibility for physicians whose credit file is thin due to years in training.
Student Loan Status — Student loans in deferment, forbearance, or on income-based repayment are handled under physician program guidelines — not the 1% balance calculation used in standard underwriting.
Pre-Qualification — Review your designation, employment status, student loans, and target property or neighborhood.
Program Selection — Identify the best Physician Mortgage program for your career stage, loan size, and Everett neighborhood target.
Application & Underwriting — Efficient process for physician borrowers; contract-based qualification where applicable.
Approval & Closing — Typically 30-45 days for resale properties; construction timelines accommodated.
Funding — Move into your Everett home with confidence.
Yes. Physician programs accept residents and fellows — qualification is based on your executed contract, not attending-level income. Providence Regional Medical Center Everett's residency and fellowship programs, and the broader network of training programs serving Snohomish County, bring early-career physicians to the Everett area who are strong candidates for physician loan programs.
Yes. Mukilteo Boulevard view homes, Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven estates, and upper-tier waterfront properties can exceed Snohomish County's $1,063,750 conforming limit. My lender network includes Physician Jumbo programs that maintain no-PMI and student loan flexibility at Jumbo loan sizes.
Military physicians at Naval Station Everett are eligible for both standard physician loan programs and VA loan programs. In many cases, the combination of physician loan benefits and VA entitlement creates options unavailable to civilian physicians. Let's talk through your specific situation to identify the best structure.
Ready to finance your Everett home with a program designed for your career? Let’s talk through your situation.
Originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, I moved to Phoenix to attend Arizona State University and have proudly called Phoenix home ever since.
My journey into the mortgage industry began with a friend’s encouragement, who saw how my energy and people-first mindset could make a difference. He was right — I found my calling.
I’ve always embraced what makes me different. With ADHD as my secret weapon, I thrive in fast-paced, detail-heavy environments. I’ve built my career on clear communication, creative problem-solving, and putting clients first, always.
Outside of work, my greatest motivation is my wife and three amazing kids. I’d be honored to help guide you through your lending journey with care, clarity, and commitment.
