ABOUT DUANE

Duane Buziak – Virginia's Best of the Best Mortgage Broker 2024 & 2025
Best of the Best Virginia Broker of the Year — 2024 & 2025
20+ Years experience
100s Wholesale lenders
24/7 Personal access

About Duane

Duane Buziak

Mortgage Maestro  ·  NMLS #1110647

With over two decades in mortgage lending, Duane Buziak has earned a reputation that speaks for itself — Virginia's Best of the Best Mortgage Broker of the Year, back-to-back, in 2024 and 2025.

His career spans leadership roles at Bank of America, Embrace Home Loans, and Movement Mortgage. Today, operating through a broker model, he has access to hundreds of wholesale lenders — which means more options, lower costs, and the right loan for your specific situation, not just the one that's easiest to close.

Duane works with veterans, active-duty service members, first-time buyers, and families across Caroline County and beyond. He is known for one thing above all else: being reachable when it matters, with answers that are honest and a plan you can actually act on.

  • Vast Network of Top Lenders
  • Lowest Cost Title Fees
  • 24/7 Personal Access
  • Fastest Purchase Closer
  • Innsbrook Local Business of the Year
  • Back-to-Back VA Broker of the Year

Career background

Bank of America
Embrace Home Loans
Movement Mortgage
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TESTIMONIALS

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Nathanael Bell
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Duane is the man! He came highly recommended by our realtor, and he absolutely lived up to the expectations set by the many awards and recognitions he’s received. He helped us navigate the mortgage process seamlessly, explained everything clearly, including the interest rates, and made sure we locked in at the right time (phew!). If you need a mortgage broker, we highly recommend Duane! He goes above and beyond to answer every question, keep you informed throughout the process, and make sure you close on time. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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Duane and his team were great! Duane answered all my questions in a timely manner and was patient with me when I asked the same questions over and over. He took the time to explain things in a simple way so I can understand them. Even in times of doubt and uncertainty, he was there to make sure everything was still running smoothly! I definitely recommend his services!
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Zack Broaddus
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Legendary mortgage broker. Duane's level of service is extremely hard to come by these days. He goes above and beyond with everything that he does. He did a mortgage for me 5 years ago and another last week, same great service after all of that time. You want Duane on your team.
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If you’re looking for a mortgage broker who truly understands complex lending situations, I can’t recommend Duane Buziak highly enough. There’s a reason people call him “The Mortgage Maestro.” I had one of those more complicated situations—FHA, down payment grant programs, employment gaps, less-than-perfect credit, and all the moving pieces that come with that. From the very beginning, he treated me with kindness and respect. There was never a hint of judgment, just genuine patience and a desire to help me figure out the best path forward. What impressed me most is that he’s an absolute numbers savant. He can take what feels like an overwhelming pile of mortgage rules, income calculations, credit questions, and loan options and explain everything in a way that actually makes sense. He listened carefully to my situation instead of trying to fit me into a one-size-fits-all solution. Then he laid out every option I had, explaining the pros and cons of each so I could make an informed decision. He’s incredibly responsive—always available to answer questions, no matter how small, and amazingly fast. Every time he said he was going to do something, he did it. No chasing him down, no wondering where things stood. That kind of reliability is rare. And when the inevitable curveballs came up—as they often do in real estate, like inspection issues or other unexpected hurdles—Duane never got flustered. Instead, he quickly pivoted, came up with a new game plan, and kept everything moving forward. He has a calm confidence that’s incredibly reassuring when you’re stressed and wondering what’s going to happen next. Most importantly, I never felt like I was just another file on his desk. I genuinely felt like he put my needs first, even when that meant taking extra time to explain something or explore another option that might work better for me. That level of honesty and integrity is hard to find. Buying a home is stressful enough. Having someone you can completely trust makes all the difference. I would recommend Duane Buziak, “The Mortgage Maestro,” without hesitation to anyone, especially if you have a more challenging mortgage situation. He’s knowledgeable, compassionate, incredibly sharp, adaptable, and exactly the kind of person you want in your corner.
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Duane returned emails, return calls immediately to get me through the process. Plus answers questions with great detail to help you understand.
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Phil Springer
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Working with Duane Buziak was a great experience. He’s a trusted mortgage loan officer in Virginia who made the home loan process smooth and stress free. He helped us secure a low rate mortgage with fast approval and great communication. Highly recommend if you’re looking for the best mortgage rates in Virginia
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Jacob Poullath
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Duane was the best. He worked with us all the way up until the end late nights and early morning. He gives updates and responds asap. He helped us when the seller was dragging feet and turning in paperwork after hours making the whole process a lot less stressful. Duane is the man
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Peter Rees
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Duane Buziak is a true Mortgage Maestro! This was one of those real stories from first-time homebuyers in Richmond. complete stress free home loan process in Virginia. He delivered a low rate home loan tailored for you with fast and simple mortgage approval. We closed in under 4 weeks! No surprise he’s a word of mouth trusted mortgage expert in Virginia with referrals from satisfied home loan clients. If you want help finding the best mortgage rate in Virginia, Duane is the one you can trust.
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I had an amazing experience working with Duane Buziak at Mortgage Maestro
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Duane was awesome and very patient with me. I never knew how stressful buying a home could be and I don’t do stress very well. Duane would assure me everything was on track and everything was going well. So, when I would feel stressed out all I have do get in touch with Duane he was always make me feel better. Thanks for everything!!!!!
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