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About Amanda Brune

Amanda Brune has been at DML for over 10 years. Having experience working with markets and clients all over the country, she focus on providing excellent customer service to home buyers in their local market. Amanda is passionate about helping families with the home buying process along with being their #1 advocate from start to finish.

Amanda resides in Monkton, Maryland and enjoys working on her home. She has a dog named Penny Pepper and recently adopted two rescue kittens named Thor and Jane.

Quote to Live By: â€œThe measure of our success is the experience our clients have during this often stressful life event. We pride our self on excellent customer service and communication not only to our clients, but everyone involved in the transaction.”

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Eduar Rosales
3 months ago
we had a great experience working along Amanda through out the whole way especially as first time home owners she made everything feel understandable and much easier than we initially thought , great communication from her with answering any questions we had. I highly recommend.
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Nick Pasichnyk
4 months ago
I want to sincerely thank to Amanda for the incredible support throughout the mortgage process. Everything went smoothly and professionally from start to finish. The level of service was truly impressive. They clearly explained all the terms, helped me navigate the numbers, and were always available to answer my questions. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a smooth home-buying journey.
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D. Val
5 months ago
Horrible client service! Working with this lender specifically Amanda Brune was a waste of time. All required documentation submitted in a days turnaround but couldn’t get simple follow up call for weeks. Really question the integrity of these clientele reviews! Definitely, Wouldn’t recommend!
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Joce Sterman
5 months ago
Amanda was AMAZING to work with, so incredibly responsive and helpful. She answered every question along the way, made sure I fully understood the process and was so kind and professional. It’s a complex process buying a home and I felt in absolutely solid
hands navigating it all!
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Kaitlyn Tasselmyer
5 months ago
We had the best experience! Amanda made what we thought would be a scary/stressful situation as straightforward as possible. Any questions we had were answered promptly and fully. We always felt supported and as first-time home buyers that support was invaluable! We highly recommend the Brune Team @ Direct Mortgage Loans.
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Barb Minogue
10 months ago
Amanda was wonderful! Her attention to every detail was just what I needed! I appreciated her support through the loan process and am grateful we got there.
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Victoria
10 months ago
Amanda was wonderful throughout every step of the loan application and home buying process. She kept me informed, answered my questions patiently and thoroughly, and took the time to make sure that all of my needs were met. Thanks so much!!!
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Cindy Riley
11 months ago
Going on 9 years of recommending The Brune Team. They care about our clients as much as we do. They are the best and have never let us down! The Riley-Maher Team
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Melissa Vogel
12 months ago
Amanda and anyone behind the scenes was amazing! The experience was extremely smooth. She was very responsive and always answered any questions, followed up to make sure everything was clear and was truly there each step of the way. I would HIGHLY recommend Direct Mortgage Loans!
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Tanaya Horton
1 year ago
Amanda was absolutely amazing to work with! Her communication was excellent from beginning to end she kept me updated every step of the way and made sure I felt informed and supported throughout the entire process. She was extremely thorough, attentive to details, and always available to answer any questions I had. As a real estate professional, it’s a joy to find someone like Amanda who is dedicated, professional, and truly passionate about what she does. I truly appreciated her dedication and professionalism. I would highly recommend Amanda to anyone looking for top-notch service!
Amanda is an amazing loan officer. She helped guide us through the loan process every step of the way. She was always available for questions and guidance. I can’t recommend her enough!
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Rebecca Wenzl
1 year ago
Amanda and Andrew were fantastic to work with! They are very knowledgable and were able to help our clients get a loan they were extremely comfortable with. They are attentive, professional, and very good at what they do! Highly recommend!
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Gavin Woolford
2 years ago
Absolutely Amazing!
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Josh Gorby
2 years ago
I had a wonderful experience working with Amanda. She was a great help during the entire process, everything I needed or had a question she was there to assist. I would recommend her to anyone and if I buy another house in the future I will be going back to her. Thanks again Merry Christmas!
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maddie gugliotta
2 years ago
Amanda and her team were amazing! She explained everything so well and answered all of our questions immediately. She made the home buying process so easy! She was wonderful, and great to work with!!
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Cecilia Gutwald
2 years ago
Amanda was super helpful and supportive throughout the entire process.
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Kyle Danaher
2 years ago
My wife & I went through Amanda Brune’s team for our house purchase. Amanda is incredibly responsive and easy to get along with. Working with Amanda, you can tell she is very busy and knows what she is doing. You get the small business owner vibe, which I personally value a ton.
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Lynn Carroll
2 years ago
Help when needed was easily and quickly rendered by Amanda Brune. The experience overall was well-done.
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Ryan Holland
2 years ago
Amanda & Andrew Brune were great! They really showed how they are rockstars by
helping us get to closing within 3 weeks of our offer. They got us the best rates, as many
discounts as possible and made sure we got the best bang for our buck.
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j fisher
2 years ago
Amanda and her team were amazing to work with - knowledgable, communicative and just nice people. She did an excellent job with what could have been a complicated VA Loan. Highly recommend!
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Aaron Lopez
2 years ago
My experience with Amanda Brune and Direct Mortgage Loans was fantastic from the beginning to the end of the loan process. Even after closing, any issues that came up were immediately resolved with Amanda’s help even though the process was finished and weren’t really her responsibility. I would recommend Amanda and DML for any all home loans you need! Great service and company!
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Terri Moser
2 years ago
The Best! I hadn't bought a house in 30 years and didn't know where to start. They helped me every step of the way from pre-approval, credit and right to the closing. When I had a question they always answered my text or call, even on weekends to help me out. They went above and beyond. I even had issues with my taxes a few months later and they helped me solve the issue. I highly recommend them. Thank you such Brune Team!
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jerry iannacci
3 years ago
All I can say is for over 3 years, the home search has been arduous. My experience with Direct Mortgage was personal, professional and beyond expectations. With a volatile market and a pandemic, inventory and interest rates exacerbated matters. My mortgage advisor Amanda Brune helped me to navigate through the process. Ultimately, I found a home and Direct assured me further with a very competitive mortgage. I am now enjoying my new home.
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Tom Taylor
3 years ago
Amanda and her team are trustworthy, experts in the mortgage market and make the mortgage process very easy. I've worked with Amanda personally but also as a trusted resource for my clients.
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Patrick Maher
3 years ago
Amanda and Andrew have assisted my wife and I on multiple home purchases and refinances over the years. They always walk us through our options and make recommendations based on our personal situation and goals. They do a great job of walking us through the process and clearly communicating milestones along the way. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, trustworthy mortgage lender, they are the team for you.
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Jessica Maher
3 years ago
As a Realtor, I've been recommending the Brune Team for years and have worked with them on hundreds of transactions. Amanda and Andrew are smart, responsive and experts in their field. They always go above and beyond to help my clients in achieving their home ownership goals. I trust them implicitly and wholeheartedly recommend them. They have integrity, an incredible work ethic and I know they always have my clients best interests at heart. Thank you both for the service you provide, for taking such great care of our clients and for everything you do behind the scenes to make the homebuying process smooth and hassle free.
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Donna Hartsell
3 years ago
Amanda Bruin and her Team made the process as stress free as possible. Big Transaction, they processed with peace of mind, great interest rates. So Happy
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Ashley Ruocco
3 years ago
Amanda is the absolute best! She’s incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to talk to. She walked us through every step of the process. We would highly recommend her and her team!
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thatcher brinton
3 years ago
We have used Amanda and Andrew Brune several times over the past 15 plus years. Extremely thorough and detail oriented - they always deliver as promised. If I could give them 10 Stars - I would.
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Jocelyn O'Kane
3 years ago
Amanda was such a dream to work with as first time home buyers. She was consistently responsive for questions as well as cost sheets for the numerous offers we put in on homes. You can truly tell she cares about her clients as people, and wants to help get them in the best possible house for them. We trusted her whole-heartedly and are so appreciative of her guidance and help throughout the process!
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Tori Wenzl
3 years ago
Amanda is amazing!! I am buying my first house and this is my first mortgage loan. Amanda has explained everything to me so I completely understand. I 10/10 recommend getting a mortgage loan from her. She is the sweetest person, too!!!
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Dean Johnson
3 years ago
Amanda and her team do a tremendous job!!! Would highly recommend.
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Todd Hesel
3 years ago
We have used Amanda and Andrew for several mortgages and refis over the years and have always been extremely satisfied with their service. They have worked tirelessly to answer our questions and secure the best loan for our needs. Highly recommend the Brune Team.
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Deanna Sandstrom
3 years ago
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jennifer Batzer
3 years ago
Amanda was so helpful throughout the home buying process. I truly never felt stressed as she kept everything in check and moving along as needed.
Once we made an offer on our house, we found out the reason that put our offer over the top was our choice in Lender. DML has a great reputation and the sellers agent knew we’d close with no issues!
Wonderful experience overall!!
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Amy Wenzl
3 years ago
Thank you for being so wonderful and gracious to me during the entire process!” “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your help to get the loan and for assisting us with all of the papers. It has been a pleasure to work with both Amanda and Andrew.” They are a great team!!
“You will always be my go-to!”
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Jamie Lopez
3 years ago
Amanda and team are wonderful to work with! She makes herself available no matter the time of day! Amanda really cares about her clients and I loved working with her. I will recommend the Brune Team to all my friends and family. Thank you, Amanda!
Andrew and Amanda were amazing! They are both professional and friendly. They handled every detail and helped smooth out any speed bumps we had in the process. We even did a refinance with them and it was seamless and we saved a considerable amount of money. #BestintheBiz
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Krystal Federici
3 years ago
The Brune team is absolutely amazing! Amanda helped us with both obtaining our initial mortgage and later with our refinance. She explained everything clearly and concisely, guiding us every step of the way. I would definitely recommend The Brune Team!!
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Jesse Adcock
3 years ago
Amanda was amazing to deal with! Anytime day or night she was there to answer questions and also very personable! I would recommend her and her team! I wish there was more than five stars here because they would be clicked! Thank you Amanda
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Daniel Cooper
3 years ago
Amanda is a very nice lady. She helped me find a good rate for my mortgage. I would recommend them to anyone
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Sarah Steiner
4 years ago
I was a first time home buyer. Never did I ever think I would buy and one of those

reasons is the process just scared me. Amanda was AMAZING. So responsive, so

wonderful to talk to, work with, and vent to. Buying a home was actually a great experience

for me, because of her!!
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Stephen Marcin
4 years ago
My interactions with Amanda were amazing - she was available at all hours, responsive, communicative, and made the entire loan process extremely easy. This mortgage was easier and more efficient than some new car purchases I have made. I
highly recommend the Brune Team.
As an agent, Amanda and team have been absolutely incredible every time I’ve worked with them. Knowledgeable, honest, but can get the job done (pre-approval and closings) quickly and accurately. They’re always at the top of my lender referral list!
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Henry Myers III
5 years ago
Working with Amanda Brune and Direct Mortgage was one of the best decisions we made when buying our home. Even though there are lenders that focus on veterans, they handled our VA loan with ease. Their communication was constant, their support in the bidding process was valuable, and their advice and suggestions to ensure there were no issues at closing were appreciated. We will be using them again to refinance as well!
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Morgan Shriver
5 years ago
Amanda and the team at Direct Mortgage are wonderful! We bought our first house almost three years ago and I had so many questions. Amanda was super responsive and super helpful. Then when we wanted to refinance last year, we turned to Direct Mortgage again. Would recommend them to everyone!

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