Meet Northwest Mortgage Services
Mortgage Brokers serving Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Port Orchard, and surrounding communities
Since 1988 We’ve Been Helping People Achieve Their Lending Goals
Our mission is to do right by our customers. We believe in treating everyone with the utmost respect while helping them achieve their home financing goals. We work hard to obtain advantageous rates and loan terms for our clients regardless of their situations. We pride ourselves in being Veterans of this fine country and therefore apply our military values to all our business operations.
When you work with us, you will get the undivided attention you need to fulfill your home financing or refinancing needs. Northwest Mortgage Services has been successful thanks to our commitment to our clients, community, and our profession.
Put our experience to work for you!

“The Northwest Mortgage Services team was key in our winning home bid. Their advice was strategic and their approach to the home buying process was innovative.”
– Scott M.
Our Talented Northwestern Mortgage Services Team:

Abel Hernandez
President – MLO# 1718944
(253) 225-4514 abel@northwestmortgageservices.com
Abel Hernandez, originally from San Diego and now residing in the Pacific Northwest since 2014, embodies a life marked by diverse achievements. Serving in the Army from 1999 to 2006, Abel’s commitment to “Deeds not words” propelled him to earn a B.S. in Business from the University of Redlands and, subsequently an MBA from the University of Washington, Tacoma.
As the proprietor of Northwest Mortgage Services in Gig Harbor, Abel adeptly combines his business prowess with unwavering community commitment. An advocate for veterans and first responders, he provides vital support through peer counseling within local non-profits. Beyond this, Abel is actively engaged as a youth soccer coach, nurturing essential life skills.
His role as a Part-Time Lecturer at the Milgard School of Business, University of Washington Tacoma is central to Abel’s narrative, underlining his dedication to shaping the next generation of business leaders. His curriculum, spanning management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and marketing, underscores his commitment to empowering students with contemporary insights.
Abel Hernandez stands as a community pillar, guided by a military ethos and an unyielding commitment to change. Crucially, he places immense value on his family; together with his wife Tracie, they are nurturing two beautiful daughters. Engaging with Abel translates to connecting with a seasoned professional profoundly dedicated to propelling financial aspirations and personal growth.
“It is extremely important to me that I continue to educate myself so my clients receive the most current available financial and mortgage information. Working in the best interest of my clients is an investment in the success of my community.”
– Abel H.

Jeff Carr
Past President – MLO# 102392
(253) 255-4006 jeff@northwestmortgageservices.com
Jeff Carr has been helping his clients with their mortgage needs for over 33 years. This would make Jeff one of the most seasoned professionals in the state. During this time, he has helped thousands of his clients purchase homes and refinance the mortgages secured by their homes. He has led Northwest Mortgage through many interest rate cycles, including the melt down of 2008, and the firm is stronger than ever.
Jeff is a decorated AH1-G Cobra helicopter pilot and served two tours in Vietnam. He relocated to Washington State in 1972 after leaving the US Army. He received his accounting degree from the University of Puget Sound in 1975 and worked in the accounting profession prior to starting Northwest Mortgage Services in 1988. He has invested his time volunteering for both the Washington State and National Association of Mortgage Brokers and served as the president of the Washington Association in 1999.
“I take great pride in being a trusted source for mortgage information. It is an honor to continue to receive the referrals of children and grandchildren from my early clients”
– Jeff C.

Tracie Hernandez
Vice President
(253) 851-1687 info@northwestmortgageservices.com
Tracie Hernandez came to us from the engineering profession. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and worked as a Project Manager for an intellectual property services and technology development company. During Covid, Tracie left her career in engineering to focus on raising her two daughters and help grow Northwest Mortgage Services. Her professional skills have made her an integral part of our team. She works behind the scenes to support business operations, loan processing, underwriting, and funding.
“I am extremely proud to be part of a team that prioritizes the goals and well being of our clients. It is a privilege to be involved in one of the greatest life decisions a person can make. As such, I am committed to using my skill set to ensure our clients experience a timely loan process free of surprises.”
– Tracie H.
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Winner of the Gig Harbor Living Local’s Finest Award
We are proud to be recognized by the Gig Harbor Living Local magazine and our community for our work for the past three years. We continue to strive for excellence and to be a helpful resource for our wonderful community.

