According to James Solimini, being a successful lender requires quick critical thinking and problem-solving. “Being able to get creative while looking at a scenario from different angles can make the difference in closing a deal,” Solimini says. “I love when clients or industry partners come to me with a problem and I am able to give them a solution.”

A branch manager and senior loan officer with Rate, Solimini primarily assists homebuyers throughout the Boston area. He is also licensed in all of New England, Florida, Colorado, South Carolina and Pennsylvania. Recognized for his honesty and transparency throughout each transaction, he credits his positivity and communication skills for his success. “I am a firm believer that education attracts success,” he explains. “Educating my clients and referral partners in a way that is mutually beneficial definitely leads to increased business.”

Mortgage Executive Magazine has named Solimini a Top 1% Mortgage Originator in the U.S. since 2016. A BNI Newell member for the past 12 years, he also belongs to the Rotary Club of Braintree, where he served as president from 2023 to 2024. In the industry for 14 years, he has worked with a wide variety of people on many types of properties and transactions. “I’ve learned the importance of setting the proper expectations with clients in every kind of situation,” he says. “Knowing exactly what to expect from them, and what they can expect from me, is key to a smooth transaction.”

An avid boater, Solimini, along with his wife, Tammy, enjoys taking trips from Boston to the Cape and beyond. He also likes snowboarding, playing golf and spending time with their dog, Max.

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