This Isn’t Just a Mortgage.

It’s a Life Decision.

Brian Kimball is a Knoxville-based mortgage advisor and Team Leader of The Lighthouse Group at Waterstone Mortgage, helping homebuyers and homeowners nationwide with strategic mortgage financing.

The right loan isn’t just about an interest rate — it’s about aligning your home, your finances, and your future.

  • "Brian is efficient, friendly, kind, and hard working! The best lender we have ever used! We will definitely use him in the future! He truly goes above and beyond for his clients! This is now our 3rd home purchase with him and his dedication to his clients is why we keep coming back!"

    -Courtney M.

    July 20, 2026

  • "Brian and his team were extremely helpful and very professional during my homebuying experience. As a new home buyer they gave me the advice and confidence through my journey and I couldn’t be happier with the end result. Thank you Brian, Brooke, and team for everything."

    -Zachary R.

    July 3, 2026

  • "Brian and his team are excellent to work with. The communication throughout the process was a great benefit. Highly recommend."

    -Pete L.

    June 30, 2026

  • "Brian is a true advocate. You can tell he does this work from a place of honesty, care and transparency which can be so rare. He lays everything out for you, answers questions from even the most critical, inquisitive minds (myself) and helps you understand your options. If you want a group that's got your back this is the real deal!

    -Maggie K.S.

    May 19, 2026

  • "Brian Kimball helped us find our perfect home this year! He was always there for us when we needed him, he answered all of our questions and more, he was very knowledgeable and patient! I will always recommend him to everyone in need of the services he provides. He is a stand up guy and his staff is amazing! "

    Dachelle Burrill

    March 19, 2026

  • "Brian and his team were amazing to work with! He took something which had felt daunting and financially scary before meeting with him and made it into something feasible and goal aligned in only a few simple meetings. Their work was timely, the communication clear, and Brian even went above and beyond by helping on the weekend when we needed support with a property bid. Thanks to them we got the house of our dreams! "

    Caitlynn Vogl

    March 18, 2026

  • "Brian was fantastic to work with throughout the home-buying process. He kept everything clear and straightforward, making what can be a stressful experience very simple. His team was equally impressive. Waterstone Mortgage is responsive, organized, and communicative from start to finish. I would highly recommend Brian and his team to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable mortgage lender."

    Olivia Giamanco

    March 17, 2026

  • "Brian was very helpful and professional, answering any questions we had quickly and accurately. He helped ensure that the whole process was as simple and painfree as possible."

    John Hatch

    March 11, 2026

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The Process ~ How We Get You Home ~

The Process ~ How We Get You Home ~

What Can I Expect throughout the Process?

  • Clarity at Every Step: You’ll always know where you stand, what’s next, and what your numbers really mean — no confusion, no surprises.

  • Confidence in Your Decisions: Every option is explained with data and real-world context so you can move forward knowing you’re making the decision that is right for you.

  • Less Stress, More Understanding: You’ll actually get how the mortgage process works — because I break it down in plain English, not lender-speak. Full transparency of your loan and the process ahead.

  • Support You Can Count On: From your first conversation to closing day, my team and I will have your back, guiding you through the process from our first conversation, through to closing and beyond.

  • Clients For Life: Most consumers and even loan officers approach a mortgage as a single transaction. Connect, get the job done, go on your separate ways. I believe that the biggest financial decision of your life should also include building a relationship based on trust, where I become your trusted resource for all future mortgage and real estate needs - not just a one-time-transaction.

Schedule a Dreams and Goals Call

Planning a brighter financial future starts with a simple conversation! One our first conversation, we will explore your Dreams and Goals. We will go beyond just a simple pre-approval and discuss how this home purchase fits into your bigger picture goals in life. I will get to know you, ask you a bunch of questions, and also be here to answer yours as well.

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Who we are

As a national lender, we can assist clients with home financing across the nation. Even if you are looking in an obscure market, there’s a chance we have a loan product to help you. We do not focus only on one geographic location, but rather build relationships with our clients that expands beyond the borders of one market or state. Our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way, so you can achieve your financial dreams with confidence.

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