Dane Moler has spent more than 23 years helping homebuyers and homeowners across the Bay Area achieve long-term stability and wealth through homeownership. He is a Division President at Primary Residential Mortgage and works out of the San Rafael branch, where he also lives, raises his family, and enjoys the best of Marin’s outdoor lifestyle.
After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Political Economics, Dane began his career at a local Bay Area mortgage firm and quickly advanced to Vice President of Sales and Operations. In 2008, he co-founded the San Francisco Division of Primary Residential Mortgage. Known for his ability to navigate complex financial scenarios and deliver clarity in high-stakes decisions, Dane has personally funded more than $1 billion in residential mortgage loans throughout his career.
He is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s top mortgage originators by Scotsman Guide and other industry publications. Dane is especially passionate about serving borrowers in the Bay Area who may feel underserved by traditional lending institutions, providing structured guidance and strategic financing to help them achieve wealth and security through homeownership.
Outside of work, Dane is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys cycling, surfing, skiing, live music, travel, and time with his two children in the natural playground of Marin County.
Dane is licensed in California and Oregon.
Felicia G
7/22/2025
The entire team went above and beyond for us! 🙂
Lora S
6/27/2025
Thaank you for the smooth transaction and all of the communication Dane! Your communication was definitely better than most!
Charles L K
6/17/2025
This is my third or fourth deal with Dane... I've lost count! There is a reason I keep coming back and referring people to him.
Nhat N
6/09/2025
Dane was super helpful throughout the whole process. I really apperciated his efforts to answer any of my questions in regards to the whole loan process. Dane made things super simple to understand. As a first time home buyer, this is the type of expierence any one could ask for. I look forward to working with Dane again in the future.
William C
6/04/2025
Professional, clear communication, friendly and knowledgeable
Thomas D
6/03/2025
Thank you!!
Deborah G
5/30/2025
Great working with you!
Jennifer L H
5/22/2025
Dane is responsive, providing professional gui and support.
Kevin W W
5/20/2025
We have worked with Dane for about 30 years - we would not work with anyone else. In this industry, trust is critical and Dane personifies that! If we need advice, Dane is our first stop. And the fact that he is mountain biker is simply a benefit!
Joseph P P
4/29/2025
Dane was a phenomenal resource throughout our home buying journey. He was generous with his time and helped clarify a lot of the ins and outs of the loan process that can otherwise be daunting to first time home buyers. We're very appreciative of having gotten to work with him.
Jessie M U
4/26/2025
Dane made us feel completely at ease from our introduction through closing on our first home purchase. He helped us understand what to expect at every step of the way. I always felt like he truly valued us as people and gave us his best advice during these unpredictable times. This whole process was made so much easier by Dane's organization, clarity, personal approach and attention to detail. We were able to close early on our house, even with an already short closing period. I cannot thank Dane and Andrew enough for their exceptional service.
Jessie U.
4/26/2025
Dane made us feel completely at ease from our introduction through closing on our first home purchase. He helped us understand what to expect at every step of the way. I always felt like he truly valued us as people and gave us his best advice during these unpredictable times. This whole process was made so much easier by Dane's organization, clarity, personal approach and attention to detail. We were able to close early on our house, even with an already short closing period. I cannot thank Dane and Andrew enough for their exceptional service.
Jacob A W
4/22/2025
Overall communication was excellent! Dane and the team made themselves available and clearly outlined what was needed throughout the journey.
Henry R M
4/22/2025
dane made sure to keep us in the loop with all new updates and got our refinancing finished in a timely manner, and was incredibly professional and polite at all times.
