The dwell Mortgage story began in 2010 when founder Shane Kidwell hurt his back at his dream job working as a fireman. After battling several more back injuries he had to ask himself what was next? 

Raised by an entrepreneurial dad (one of the founders of Horizon Air) and a hard working mom (She raised Shane and his brother after his dad lost a battle with cancer); Shane always had the desire to continue a legacy of hard work, creative thinking and living by contribution.

Having matured his work ethic and core values from his time working at the busiest fire station on the West Coast, Shane was ready to invest in himself (give his back a rest) and go all in on being an entrepreneur. As most do in the mortgage industry his route wasn’t planned. But after “dabbling” part time while also being a full time fireman, Shane saw an opportunity to bless others (and be successful) and retired early from the Seattle Fire Department.

After years working for others Shane felt it was time to shift and create a unique brand and culture that went against the status quo and reflected his core values and blue collar roots.

“Work Hard, be successful, but don’t do it on the backs of others. ” was his mindset. 

As he looked at the Mortgage Industry he saw a gap and he asked himself “how can we be better, how can we be different”? 

Thus began dwell Mortgage. (Yes we know it’s a lower case D, we like being different!)