Tom Lade
About
Powell & Columbus mortgage loan officer specializing in Buy Now Sell Later, self-employed and bank statement loans, and HELOCs. 14+ years in the business, 1,300+ closings, and an engineer's approach to every approval. I'm Tom Lade, a Senior Loan Officer with CrossCountry Mortgage. Before mortgages, I trained as an engineer at Ohio State — and I never stopped thinking like one. I don't just quote a rate and hope it sticks. I reverse-engineer the approval: map your income, your timeline, and your goals, then build the loan structure that gets you to the closing table. I call it the Engineered Approval. Most of what I do falls into three lanes: BUY NOW, SELL LATER — Move into your next home before you sell your current one. No double move,...
Education Certificates
The Ohio State University
Primary Markets
- Columbus, OH
- Delaware, OH
- Dublin, OH
- Galena, OH
- Lewis Center, OH
- Marysville, OH
- New Albany, OH
- Plain City, OH
- Powell, OH
- Sunbury, OH
- Westerville, OH
Client Success
Loan Specialties
Fixed-Rate
Interest-Only
VA
Jumbo
Adjustable-Rate
FHA
Who I specialize in helping
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Reviews
Leslie
May 15, 2026
What a seamless experience in buying our new home! Tom went above and beyond by advising us and guiding us to get the most favorable terms possible. His whole team showed such professionalism by communicating throughout the entire process. I will definitely recommend him and his team. Thank you all!
Kelly
Aug 19, 2026
Tom was fabulous to work with! From start to finish, he communicated exceptionally well, kept everything moving smoothly, and helped get us to the closing table without a hitch. He is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely easy to work with. Tom is also an excellent teammate and collaborator. He has a strong understanding of the various mortgage products available and does a great job identifying the options that best fit his clients’ individual needs. One of the things I appreciate most about working with Tom is his calm, direct demeanor. Real estate transactions can have their stressful or frustrating moments, and having a lender partner who stays calm, communicates clearly, and knows how to navigate those moments is invaluable. I highly recommend Tom and his team. He is the kind of lending partner you want in your corner! ??
Johnathan
Aug 13, 2026
Tom and his team were very professional, responsive and knowledgeable throughout my home buying process. The entire process was very smooth and easy and he worked closely with my realtor to help me buy my first house. Tom was great to work with and I highly recommend him to anyone considering a mortgage.
Sara
Aug 5, 2026
Tom was excellent to work with! Made sure we understood the process and were comfortable with the final numbers. He was very responsive to questions including offering to hop onto calls, or schedule additional meetings, to make sure we understood everything.
Bradley
Jul 7, 2026