About Aaron

Aaron Staufer believes that life is at its best when you‘re working with those who are the best at what they do. With this in mind, Team Staufer strives to always offer the best service: personal, consistent, educational, and easy. Starting in real estate in 2006, Aaron was first licensed as a Real Estate Agent and then pivoted to mortgages in 2009. Aaron began his mortgage career as a Loan Officer Assistant, transitioning to a Loan Officer in 2013, and in 2020 made the leap to Sales Manager. He is consistently ranked among the top producing lenders, not only in Colorado but also nationally! He has won the Scotsman Guide Award for Top Mortgage Originator since 2015 and in 2023 was honored to receive Top Emerging Star as well. With his vast experience in real estate, his passion lies in the education of our membership and he is uniquely qualified to assist our members with every kind of purchase and refinance transaction. Aaron has lived in Colorado for over 30 years, between Evergreen, Colorado Springs, and finally settling in Boulder County in 2000. When he’s not assisting our members, he can be found playing soccer or riding his motorcycle with his dog Finnian in the sidecar. Learn more about Aaron Staufer.(opens in a new window)

2024 Scotsman Award

Top Originator Award

For the last 14 years, Scotsman Guide has ranked thousands of the nation’s top-producing residential mortgage originators. The longevity, verification process and comprehensive scope of this list have positioned it as a benchmark for the mortgage industry.

Received Following Awards:

  • Top Dollar Volume

  • Most Loans Closed

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Certifications

The below certifications are a sign that we are committed to providing high-quality and knowledgeable service regarding FHA and VA to our members:

  • Certified FHA Mortgage Professional (CFMP)

  • Certified Veterans Lending Specialist (CVLS)

Interested in learning more about an Elevations mortgage? Request a personalized loan proposal.

Need down payment assistance? Down Payment Resource* can connect you with programs that can assist with down payments and closing costs.

Aaron was very patient

“The experience was very personable, the team was patient and warm with our questions and they didn’t pressure us or make us feel like we had to move forward with anything we didn’t feel comfortable with. We also appreciate that it’s a credit union that participates in community education and outreach.” Sonia A.

Thank you for making getting a mortgage doable!

“We have finally moved in and gotten settled into our new house and wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your expert knowledge, excellent communication skills, and great patience in answering all our questions. Thank you for making getting a mortgage doable – both affordable and even more importantly, understandable. You must have many clients, but we never once felt like “one of many,” which made for a wonderful experience. Thank you for all the effort you put into creating a wonderful experience – and making our dream home a reality!” —Rachel L. and Carlo M.

Very impressive team

“Even if I try to find something to improve, I can’t find anything. Aaron Staufer and his team hit a grand slam!!! I’m a CPA and I know great service when I see it. Superior service, incredibly organized, great communication, polite, and professional. I have worked with a large number of different businesses over the years due to my profession. Very, very, impressive.” —Barry S.

Find out what your home is worth.

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Why Elevations Mortgage Lending?

Top three reasons Colorado Borrowers choose Elevations Credit Union.

  1. Easy and Seamless Process

  2. Wide Range of Options and Products to choose from

  3. Competitive Rates and Fees that allow us to give back to both you and the community

Why Elevations Mortgage Lending?

Top three reasons Colorado Realtors refer Elevations Credit Union:

  1. Smooth, on-time Closings with no Surprises – We provide a consistent experience throughout the entire loan process

  2. Excellent, Local Customer Service

  3. Strong Reputation amongst the Real Estate Community

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Why Elevations Mortgage Lending?

Top three reasons Colorado Listing Agents accept our offers:

  1. Personal Relationships within the Real Estate Community

  2. Quick turn times that allow us to compete with cash competitive offers

  3. We provide local appraisers who are familiar with the area

Let's talk mortgage loans:

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MORTGAGE CALCULATOR

Estimate your monthly mortgage payments.

Use our mortgage calculator to help get a better picture of what to expect with a new mortgage. You can estimate what your monthly payments might be and the total amount you will eventually pay for the property.

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Mortgage Seminars

Join us to learn more about homebuying.

We proudly offer seminars along the Front Range every month that are free and open to the public. Topics include buying your first home, home appraisals, investment properties and more. We are committed to answering your questions, addressing concerns and empowering you all along the way.