Meet Northwest Mortgage Services

Mortgage Brokers serving Gig HarborTacomaPort 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 is a native of San Diego, CA who relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 2014.  He is an active professional in his community. He’s been married for over 16 years and is raising two beautiful girls. His dream is to be the best husband, father, friend, and professional that he can be.  He served in the Army as an Infantryman from 1999-2006. He earned his B.S. in Business from the University of Redlands and is currently working toward his MBA at the University of Washington, Tacoma. He recently passed the Washington State designated broker exam. 

Abel is passionate about helping others and believes that community relationships are an essential ingredient to success. Abel is active in the local running community and serves the veteran community as a Washington State Certified Peer Counselor. His infantry unit motto of “Deeds not words” transcends his personal and professional life. 

“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.

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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.

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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.

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