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Our Journey

A Brief Look at Our History and Milestones

Founded with a commitment to helping clients secure their financial future, our company has grown over the years to meet the evolving needs of private lenders. Starting small, we established a foundation of trust and reliability that continues to drive our success today. Through ups and downs, we have consistently prioritized our clients’ satisfaction and understanding of private lending.

Throughout our journey, we have achieved key milestones that demonstrate our growth and dedication to the industry. Our innovative approach has set us apart as we navigate market changes, ensuring we always deliver tailored solutions for our clients.

June 2025 - The DMS Journey Begins

We started our journey as a small mortgage brokerage, dedicated to serving clients in their lending needs.

October 2025 - Tim Larson joins the team

Expanded our services to include a wider range of private lending resources, helping more clients achieve their goals.

Jan 2026 - Jaden Shermack joins the team

Became recognized as a leading brokerage in the private lending sector, receiving awards for excellence.

Meet Our Team

Mark Berry is the Owner and Managing Director of Dependable Mortgage Solutions, bringing nearly two decades of experience in mortgage lending, underwriting, and private financing. Known for his disciplined approach and commitment to compliance, Mark specializes in alternative and private mortgage solutions for borrowers and investors who value clarity, structure, and sound decision‑making. He is passionate about education, transparency, and helping clients understand their options in an increasingly complex lending landscape.

Jaden Shermack is the Marketing Coordinator at Dependable Mortgage Solutions, where he focuses on brand development, digital strategy, and client communication. With a background in marketing and a strong interest in finance and real estate, Jaden works closely with leadership and brokers to support the firm’s digital presence and educational initiatives. His approach emphasizes clarity, accessibility, and helping clients better understand their mortgage options.

Tim Larson provides Administrative Support at Dependable Mortgage Solutions, assisting with document preparation, client coordination, and day‑to‑day operational support. Detail‑oriented and dependable, Tim plays a key role in keeping files organized, communications flowing, and the overall mortgage process running smoothly for both clients and advisors.

Our Core Values

We are dedicated to integrity, providing honest advice and transparent communication in all dealings. Our team is committed to excellence, ensuring top-tier service to meet your needs effectively.

Our Commitment

At our brokerage, we believe in building lasting relationships based on trust. Our goal is to educate clients about private lending, empowering them to make informed financial decisions for a secure future.

Our Promise

Hear from Our Happy Clients

Tom Fowler
Tom Fowler
Investor
Mark has been fantastic in arranging private mortgage deals the past few years. Highly recommended and makes the process straightforward and easy. Looking forward to doing business with Mark in the future!!
LDR
LDR
Local Investor
We’ve been working with Mark for years, and there’s truly no one I would trust more in the private lending space. He’s shown unwavering dedication and has gone above and beyond whenever needed no matter how complex the deal. With DMS, he’s taken that same commitment and built a professional, reliable platform that handles everything from underwriting to payouts with care and precision. The website is top-notch, and I’m so glad to see him stepping out on his own. The lending community is lucky to have him leading the way.
Pat B
Pat B
Lender & Broker
I have worked with Mark on several deals over the years, and will continue to do. Congrats, Mark.

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