You Don't Need Another Salesperson. You Need a Guide

If you've ever felt confused, pressured, or just plain overwhelmed trying to buy a home — I built this site for you.

My name is John Richter, and I've been a mortgage loan officer in Minnesota since 1996. That's 30+ years of helping families figure out what they can actually afford, what they actually need, and how to get there — without the stress and guesswork that makes homebuying feel so hard.

Why I Do This Differently

Most people walk into the mortgage process expecting to be sold something. What they really need is someone to slow down, explain what's happening, and help them make the right decision for their family — not just the fastest one.

That's exactly how I work.

I spent years coaching youth and high school sports . Whether I was drawing up a play or walking a client through their loan options, the job was always the same: understand where someone is, figure out where they want to go, and build a game plan to get them there.

That's what I do for every client — every time.

WHAT SETS ME APART

As a Loan Officer with Edge Home Finance, LLC, an independent mortgage broker, I can access more than 120 lending partners and compare available mortgage options based on your goals and qualifications.

Banks give you what they have. I find what you need.

I've helped over 1,500 families become homeowners — including first-time buyers, move-up buyers, veterans, and people who thought they'd never qualify. Some of those clients I worked with for six months before they were ready to buy. Some took longer. I don't rush people. I believe when you're prepared and confident, everything goes better.

I want to be a long-term mortgage resource, not just someone who helps with one transaction.

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

I've lived in Minnesota my entire life and in Champlin for over 25 years! This is my community. When I help a family buy a home, I take that personally.

I'm competitive by nature, but I channel that into fighting for my clients — whether that means negotiating hard on your behalf, challenging an underwriting decision that doesn't seem right, or simply staying on top of your file so nothing falls through the cracks.

You'll always know what's happening. You'll never be left wondering.