Tony Trahan #1922454, Mortgage Loan Officer, Bank Five Nine

06/28/2025

When we say we have incredible lenders, we're not kidding.
Congratulations to Tony! 🥳
Tony has been installed as the President of the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association - Milwaukee Chapter!
Tony states: 'This is a 1 year term, I’ve been involved with WMBA for 4 years now, President of the Milwaukee chapter for Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association. We host educational events, gather once a month to strategize on changes in the industry, talk legislation, what we’re seeing in the market, and technology that various banks are implementing to streamline their process. I'm excited for the opportunity to help move our industry forward, grow as a leader, and collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in mortgage banking.'
Way to go Tony, we are beyond proud, this is a well deserved accomplishment!

06/28/2025

06/17/2025

Big news from last week!
I’m honored to have been officially installed as the President of the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association – Milwaukee Chapter 🎉

I’m excited for the opportunity to help move our industry forward, grow as a leader, and collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in mortgage banking. Here’s to an impactful year ahead!

05/15/2025

Mortgage Rate Madness? Don’t Sweat It.

If you’re thinking about buying your first home, chances are this thought has crossed your mind:
“What happens if I lock in a rate now… and it changes later?”
Totally valid. Let’s walk through it—simple, straight-up, and no boring jargon:

1. Rates drop:
You refinance. Easy. That means a lower monthly payment and some extra room in your budget. You might even feel like a financial wizard next time you’re out with friends.

2. Rates rise:
Congrats—you made a smart move early. Your locked-in rate suddenly looks golden while others are scrambling to keep up. You’re chilling in your new place, stress-free.

3. Rates stay put:
Still a solid choice. You’re no longer tossing rent money into the void—you’re investing in yourself. Building equity. Growing wealth. It’s a power move, no matter how you slice it.

Bottom line?
If you’re financially prepared, the right time to buy is when it’s right for you—not when a headline or TikTok trend tells you to.

Because whether rates shift up, down, or stay right where they are…
You’ve positioned yourself to win.

Ready to stop renting and start building something of your own?
Let’s chat—no pressure, just straightforward guidance.

03/11/2025

📌Exciting news! 🥳I’ve been nominated as a finalist for the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers “Best Loan Originator” category. Many thanks to my colleagues, friends, business partners and clients! I wouldn’t be in this incredibly fortunate position if not for you all entrusting me with your financing needs 🥹

THANKFUL 🙏🏽

01/21/2025

Let’s get you pre-approved so this can happen ✔️🏡

11/22/2024

Hey Friends👋🏽

In an effort to grow my online presence, if you’ve worked with me in the past, or I’ve done your loan can you take a second and leave me a review on my business page? This will help me grow my online presence and credibility immensely 😊

Thank you in advance!!

08/26/2024

💥💥5 accepted offers in a week!

Welcome to your journey towards homeownership!

As your experienced and dedicated mortgage lender, my role is to be your trusted partner every step of the way. Here’s a snapshot of what I do to make certain you have a smooth experience.

📸Personalized Guidance: I take the time to understand your unique financial situation and homeownership goals. Together, we’ll explore your mortgage options and find the perfect fit for your needs so you can feel confident in your decision.

📸Competitive Rates: Finding the best mortgage rates is critical for your financial future. As your trusted lender; I have access to a wide variety of loan products and will make certain we get the best rate possible for your unique scenario.

📸Transparent Communication: clear communication is essential in the mortgage process! I’ll keep you informed each step of the way and answer all your questions promptly to make sure you have a great understanding of the process and next steps.

📸Streamlined Process: Navigating the loan process can be overwhelming, but I’m here to simplify it for you. from pre-approval to closing; I’ll handle the paperwork and logistics, so you an focus on envisioning life in your new home.

🥇We had 5 accepted offers over the past week; and these are a few of the reasons why people choose to work with me, and love their decision!🏘️

PS if you have an interest rate in the 7’s and 8’s🆘 we should have a chat. DM me the word REFI and I’ll put you on my list for a rate watch

08/06/2024

💥If you bought your house in the last 2 years and you have an interest rate in the 7’s and 8’s we should chat🤑You may be able to get a better rate and remove PMI on your loan saving more money monthly due to recent appreciation and even more compounded if you’ve done renovations to increase your homes value! It costs you nothing to have a chat with me; happy to crunch numbers for your specific situation to see if I can save you money.
📞262-720-2941

06/28/2024

🏡🏡The market is maintaining, and I’m here for you!!🙋🏽
This week:
☑️I was sworn into the State Board of Mortgage Bankers as a Director in Madison
☑️had 3 more closings
☑️2 more accepted offers
☑️and one of the accepted offers above was for us personally 👀

…More to come on that later 🥳

Don’t wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait!
Oh yeah, and have a good team around you to make the process easy; that’s where I come in🤝

06/11/2024

Last week was one for the books!
-3 closings (one of those notably from start to finish in 17 days!!)
-was sworn in as the Vice President of the WMBA- Milwaukee chapter
-today had 3 more applicants for people wanting to purchase their dream home
-And today we got another accepted offer for my clients with a few more offers out pending acceptance 🏎️💨

WE’RE DOING IT 🤝

I’m so thankful to my clients who trust me with getting them to closing seamlessly, my realtors for entrusting me with their clients and livelihood and my team for always going above and beyond to get the job done!

05/24/2024

💥Some exciting news to share, my team and I are making waves in the industry and I’m glad to bring you along for the ride 🏎️💨
1) Congrats to my clients who bought their first beautiful home this morning. I’m excited to see you guys make this home your own!
2) Massive shoutout to for entrusting me with her clients. It’s always a pleasure when you work well as a team. The home-buying process really is easy when you have the right people in your corner 🤝
3) I’ve been on the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association- Milwaukee board for a few years now and will be moving into the Vice President position next year AND
4) On top of being on the Milwaukee Board I’ve been elected to be a director on the STATE Board for the bankers association as well. Advocating for other mortgage bankers alike at the state level is something that is important to me to keep moving the needle forward for our industry.
5) Another accepted offer to round out the week for my clients.

If you read this far, you’re appreciated 🥹 I appreciate all of the support whether you’ve done your mortgage with me or shared my name to your friends or family who are in the market it doesn’t go unnoticed!

Who’s next 👀