PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Craig D. Walker
https://www.approvedbycraig.com/
Craig D. Walker is a Senior Loan Officer with over 23 years of experience in the Puget Sound mortgage market, currently serving the Movement Mortgage team in Seattle. Craig has asssited over 2000 famlies and provided over $500 million in loans funded to Washington home owners. A graduate of Seattle Pacific University and a 2-time All-American soccer player, Craig combines his competitive drive with a passion for homebuyer education to help families in Bellevue, Ballard, Magnolia, Queen Anne, Green Lake and many more, build generational wealth through strategic homeownership.
Mortgage Services & Community Partnerships
Craig specializes in navigating the complex financial landscape of the Northwest, partnering with local companies and associations to deliver the Movement HOMEBenefits program. This initiative provides professional organizations with tailored educational classes, helping employees understand their mortgage options and maximize their financial potential.
First-Time Homebuyer Educator: Craig's educational approach simplifies the process for first-time buyers, from initial strategy to long-term wealth building.
Jumbo Loan Educator: In 2026, the King County conforming loan limit for single-family homes is $1,063,750. Craig offers expert guidance for borrowers requiring Jumbo financing in high-cost areas like Seattle and Bellevue.
Strategic Lending: He provides a "financial strategy" approach, connecting individually with each customer to ensure their mortgage aligns with their broader life goals.
Local Roots & Community Commitment
Beyond his professional accolades—including the Circle of Excellence, Summit Club, and President’s Club Awards Craig is deeply invested in the Seattle community:
Coach & Mentor: He has spent 25 years coaching youth soccer and has held board positions for several local charities.
Seattle Native Insights: As a Shorecrest Highlander and SPU Falcon, he offers an insider’s perspective on the unique "micro-markets" across the Puget Sound.
When he isn't securing home loans for families in Washington and Oregon, Craig is often found exploring world cuisine, traveling, or enjoying a well-made Old Fashioned.
Professional Profile
NMLS: #156034
Experience: 23+ Years
Office Location: 2701 Eastlake Ave East Suite 105, Seattle, WA 98102
Education: Seattle Pacific University (SPU)
Loan Originator, Licensed in WA State
http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Five Star Professional conducts market-specific research throughout the U.S. to identify service professionals who demonstrate professional excellence and provide quality services to their clients. The Five Star Mortgage Professional program is the largest and most widely published award program for mortgage professionals in North America, covering more than 40 major markets. Five Star award winners do not pay a fee to be included in the research or on the final list of award winners.
The Five Star Professional research team contacted thousands of recent homebuyers, consumers and industry leaders to identify Seattle-area mortgage professionals who stand out in their industry and community.
To learn more about the research methodology, click here.
