Patrick Hennessy is a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist and president and acting broker of Central Coast Home Loans. He has been in the mortgage business since 1987, starting out as an FHA and VA originator. He then signed on as a wholesale representative for a large mortgage company. Because of his government loan knowledge, he was asked to train loan officers. Since opening the offices of Central Coast Home Loans in 1992, Patrick and his team have continued to seek out the best in options for their clients’ home financing goals. Patrick was in the first group of mortgage brokers to get certified as a Mortgage Planner, as well as a Reverse Mortgage Specialist. He is often asked to be a guest speaker at local colleges, rotary clubs, and community presentations, addressing reverse mortgages, first time buyers, and credit and financing. His company often holds luncheons, open to clients and strategic partners, with a wide diversity of subjects from first time homebuyers to senior citizens seeking ways to plan their future with a mortgage as a financial tool. Once a month, he has a special guest talk about their area of expertise, offering tips to clients and realtors. Patrick also contributes to local schools and charities an effort to give back to the community.