Jason Hands

It has been said that communication works for those who work at it. That simple but powerful mantra has been the foundation of success for Jason R. Hands. As a mortgage loan originator with Simple Home Lending LLC, Jason leverages over two decades of experience and expertise in delivering the highest quality results for his clients. With a natural ability to build long-term relationships through trust and a tireless drive to close in 21 days or less, he focuses on delivering exceptional results. Because of his extensive knowledge of a broad range of mortgage products and detailed understanding of processes, guidelines, and regulatory requirements, Jason can seamlessly translate clients' dreams into real estate reality. Jason is a native of Michigan and a longtime resident of Florida. He began his professional career in the hospitality industry, working with the Ritz Carlton, where he began studying to become a sommelier. These experiences allowed him to build a mastery of service and business development. As he found success in the hospitality industry, a friend introduced him to the mortgage industry, where he found a more intimate and intuitive way to serve clients and truly make a lasting difference in people's lives. He soon changed career paths and began his trajectory to success. Over his long career, Jason has worked with various distinguished lenders such as Direction Financial, Manhattan Mortgage, Leverage Financial, The Mortgage Firm, and Bay to Bay Lending. In these roles, he became a high-performing, tech-savvy professional who uses his innovative and highly analytical skill sets to implement best-in-class strategies. Because of his successes, he became a highly recognized and awarded professional, recognized with the Circle of Champions 30 Million + Loan Volume Award, President’s Club - Top 10 Loan Volume, and Highest Company-wide Loan Volume. Jason has committed to serving his community through volunteerism in his free time. He has proudly served others through his work with Habitat for Humanity, the Metropolitan Ministries, and the Alzheimer's Association. In his free time, he enjoys travel, outdoor living, paddle boarding, kayaking, and watersports.