Dave Brown

Dave Brown has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage and consumer finance industry. In 2018, they co-founded and became the Chief Executive Officer of REFI.COM, a modern mortgage marketplace that provides transparency and choice to customers to find the best refinance options. From 2014 to 2018, they were the Co-Founder, CEO, and President of First Direct Lending, LLC, a technology enabled consumer direct mortgage lender. From 1998 to 2014, they were the Co-Founder and President of Solstice Capital Group, an innovative and pioneering nationwide mortgage bank and consumer finance company.

Dave Brown's education history includes graduating from the USC Marshall School of Business with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurial Studies in 1996, and attending Deer Valley High School from 1990 to 1992. Dave has also obtained various certifications, including a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Joe Moreira Jiu-Jitsu De Brazil in 2017, Advanced Open Water Diver & Rescue Diver from PADI, Google Analytics Academy from Google, Mortgage Loan Originator from Licensed in CA, FL, ID, MT, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, RI and WA, Real Estate Broker from the California Department of Real Estate, SEO Fundamentals & SEO Toolkit from Semrush, and Youth Coach Certification (Contact & Non-Contact) from USA Football.