Jaad Nicholas is passionate about providing his clients with a world-class mortgage and home-buying experience. He has earned the prestigious Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS®) designation, which focuses on bringing higher standards of competence, ethics, and communication to the home-buying process.
As a CMPS-certified professional, Jaad helps homeowners and home buyers compare loan options more effectively; he helps real estate agents improve the home buying process; and he helps financial advisors integrate mortgage planning into their financial advisory practice. Jaad currently is the past Chairman of the Mortgage Committee for AREAA National, and he currently serves on the board of AREAA Atlanta Metro.
Jaad launched his career as a Mortgage Planner in 2000. He was an integral part of a team that built a mortgage brokerage from the ground up to the 5th largest in the state of Michigan. As the Chief Operating Officer, he managed over $100 million in residential closings. Jaad was also part of the team that created the CMPS Institute, a national organization that trains and certifies mortgage bankers and brokers. In 2014, Jaad moved to Atlanta to become a Mortgage Banker. He has now been directly involved in originating and closing over $300 million in Residential Mortgages.
When not working to provide the best solutions for his clients, Jaad enjoys working out, dancing, playing basketball, and spending time with his family, especially his lovely wife and beautiful children.
