About us


History
First-time homebuyer or refinancing? We will find you the right rate and program for your specific mortgage situations. Our team of experienced professionals is here to answer any questions you have along the way.
With over 22 years of experience in the mortgage industry under his belt, Mike Wise (NMLS 236372) is a seasoned business executive, well versed in every imaginable aspect of mortgage banking. He has a solid track record as a strategic, innovative and results-driven leader who emphasizes ethics, loyalty and enthusiasm in both his team and client relations. With Mike as the driving force, Capstone Direct has become a lender capable of offering clients a superior loan application experience while maintaining low rates. Prior to founding Capstone Direct, Mike played an integral role as the Senior Vice President at Ownit Mortgage Solutions, a company whose success exploded during his tenure.
Capstone Direct, started in 2007 and has funded over 2 billion in loans. We offer Conventional, FHA, VA and JUMBO loans. We can help you lower your payments with a refinance or get you pre-approved to purchase a home. We are focused on helping you, the client and treat you as such. You are not a number to us…you are a client that we want as a customer for life. In addition to that, we want you to tell others about Capstone and your experience. We look forward to serving you.
Meet Our Team

Michael Wise
Founder and CEO

Mardy Grossman
EVP

Jenny Villavicencio
Underwriting Manager

Julie Potes
Senior Underwriter

Jessica Bravo
Production Partner

Teresa Carpenter
Funder and Post-Closer

Mark Buckman II
Disclosure Desk
Client Testimonials
Mission, Values, & Community
Our Mission
We put an emphasis on personalized service. When it comes to working together, we listen to you and work with you to help find the right financing options. And, you can count on us to provide some of the most competitive rates around.
Our Values
Our Community & Charities
At Capstone Direct, we value our local community and understand that an investment in our community will help make the future brighter for everyone. We are deeply committed to giving back to our community as much as possible, and have been involved in many community service projects, including spearheading a community-wide blood drive for a young girl in need.
We are always interested in hearing from our neighbors, so if you have an idea for a good local cause we can help out with, don’t hesitate to let us know.
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