Ryan McCallister, Founder and CEO of F5 Mortgage

Founder and CEO

Ryan McCallister

Ryan leads F5 Mortgage as Founder and CEO, serving home buyers and homeowners with clear guidance on financing options, and with a focus on transparency and client education.

NMLS 1177972 · Certified Mortgage Advisor · AIME Member · Twelve years in the industry

About

Twelve years of mortgage strategy.

Ryan brings twelve years of experience in mortgage strategy and client service. As a Certified Mortgage Advisor and an active member of AIME, he provides informed direction on purchase loans and refinances while maintaining high standards for accuracy and clarity.

His work centers on practical solutions that align with client goals and with current lending guidelines.

Credentials and affiliations

Verifiable, and worth verifying.

NMLS ID
1177972
Certification
Certified Mortgage Advisor
Education
B.B.A. in Finance
Member
AIME

Check for yourself

Every licensed loan originator in the country is listed on NMLS Consumer Access, the public registry maintained by state regulators. Ryan's individual license is NMLS 1177972; F5 Mortgage LLC is NMLS #1938115.

Look up either license on NMLS Consumer Access

Areas of expertise

Where he works.

  • Conventional, FHA, VA and jumbo mortgage strategy

  • Rate structure and pricing considerations

  • Refinance analysis and cash-out scenarios

  • Documentation and process guidance for borrowers

  • Editorial review for accuracy and clarity in mortgage content

Editorial standards

What gets published, and why you can trust it.

Ryan contributes and reviews mortgage content for factual accuracy and practical usefulness. All statements are grounded in published guidelines or current lender practice.

When information is uncertain or evolving, that status is noted clearly for readers rather than smoothed over.

Press and publications may use the headshot above with credit to “F5 Mortgage.”

Work with the team he built.

Tell us about the loan and a licensed F5 loan officer will shop it across our wholesale lenders and bring back real options in writing. No obligation, and no impact to your credit to see them.