We are driven by the relationships we build.
About Us
Signature Mortgage Group, LLC offers our clients a wide range of products to serve any need. We offer Fixed, VA, FHA, Conventional, USDA, ARM’s, Jumbo, New Homebuyer Programs, Purchases, Refinances, New Construction, and Debt Consolidation Loans.
The most significant difference that separates Signature Mortgage Group, LLC from other mortgage lenders is the experience of a Mortgage Consultant working directly with you to ensure that you are placed into a loan that will best benefit your future financial success.
Your home has been and always will be one of the most substantial investments you will make. You want an established company with experienced, well-trained loan consultants who understands the intimacy of financing a home to make this a pleasant and fun experience.
Our Founders
Jason Draut
Owner
Kansas City, MO
NMLS #269654
About Jason
Owner, Jason Draut has been in the mortgage industry since 2001. He is extremely passionate about providing top quality service to the Kansas City market while proactively educating his clients in every step of the home financing process. His Company, Signature Mortgage Group, was just honored for TOP 3 Best Rated Kansas City Mortgage Brokers for 2021.
Jason is a St. Louis native and received his bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University. After graduation, Jason moved to Kansas City in 2000, and quickly realized Kansas City was a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Outside of the office, Jason loves spending time with his wife Mandy, along with his four children Hannah, Callie, Hudson, and Brooks. In his free time, he enjoys watching Sporting KC, St. Louis Cardinal baseball, coaching/playing soccer, and rooting on the Kansas City Chiefs. Jason is an active member in the community with involvement in Head for Cure, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish, Oakhill Day School, Ronald McDonald House, Children’s Mercy Hospital, KCMO Angels, and Big Brother Big Sister of Greater Kansas City.
Serving the Greater Kansas City area by assisting professionals, families, first-time home buyers, and empty nesters on their next chapter in life is an honor for Jason.
Scott O’Connor
Owner
Overland Park, KS
NMLS #262654
About Scott
Owner, Scott O’Connor has been in the mortgage industry since 1998. After beginning his career in Corporate America he soon realized that his desire to help people would be better served in small business where clients were the focus and not corporate profits. He became a mortgage broker in 2001 and that has been the best decision of his life. Doing what’s best for each individual client, (sometimes that means not doing a loan or sending the client somewhere else), is his driving force in business.
Scott grew up in Leavenworth, KS and received his bachelor’s degree from Cameron University in Lawton, OK where he played college golf. He moved back to Kansas City in 2001 to be closer to family and met his wife Molly. Scott and Molly have a son and daughter, Palmer and Reagan and life revolves around the kids and family. Coaching youth sports is one of Scott’s favorite things to do and he also still enjoys golf, fishing and supporting our great KC Chiefs and Royals.
Scott is an active member of the community with involvement in Nephcure Kidney Internatonal, Harvesters, Head for Cure, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and Big Brother Big Sister of Greater Kansas City.
Brandon Oots
Senior Loan Officer
Kansas City, MO
NMLS #1422976
About Brandon
An Honors graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Brandon Oots proudly served in the Coast Guard for multiple years and still has numerous close friends on active duty. His strong military ties fuel his passion for helping fellow veterans finance the home of their dreams using the VA loan program. In addition to his military background, Brandon has spent nearly twenty years in the private finance sector serving as a corporate manager, small business owner and sales executive. This diverse professional background coupled with his “customer first” approach and unique ability to simplify the lending process is what separates him from other loan officers. Brandon will be celebrating 20 years of marriage this summer and has two children, both teenagers. He is also a dedicated youth baseball and basketball coach.
Sean Monaco
Senior Loan Officer
Overland Park, KS
NMLS #271190
About Sean
Sean is a lifelong Kansas City resident growing up in Overland Park and attending the Shawnee Mission School District. From there he attended and graduated from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in 1988 with degrees in Business and Finance. The NHL was supposed to be next, but dreams are meant to be crushed. So back to KC he came and entered the mortgage world. He became a fulltime mortgage broker in 1998 and has never looked back.
Throughout the years, Sean has originated all types of loans and been presented with many scenarios. This experience helps him guide you through the mortgage process and make sure you get the best loan for your needs. He especially loves to work with investment property loans and small balance loans because most lenders do not want to give these customers the proper time and attention. Being a broker gives us many different options that are not available to every lender.
Outside of work, Sean loves spending his time with his wife and two children. Family bike rides are a favorite activity. He has coached youth baseball and volunteered with youth lacrosse in the past. His hockey dream is over, but he still enjoys catching as many games as he can in person and on TV.
Anytime is the right time to talk mortgages. Call, text, or email whenever it is convenient for you.
Juli Valenti
Processor
Overland Park, KS
About Juli
With 11 years of mortgage processing experience, Juli Valenti’s knowledge of each lenders process makes the loan run as smoothly as possible. You may never see her, but rest assured she is working her magic in getting your loan to the closing table on time.
In Juli’s free time, she loves to take family vacations, help with charities, read and spend time with her 3 daughters and husband.
Mike Mueller
Loan Officer
Overland Park, KS
NMLS # 2228239
About Mike
Mike, a St. Louis native, received a business degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. After graduation, Mike began a 25 year as a PGA Professional in St. Louis and continued in the profession after his move to Kansas City. Today, Mike brings his 1st class customer service and attention to detail to Signature Mortgage.
He loves spending time with family and friends, watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball, Blues Hockey and of course Kansas City Chiefs football.
Mike has been married to his wife Suzy for 20 years and together they have 3 children, Kyle, Tressa and Trever and a granddaughter Aleigha.
From application to closing, he is available to answer any questions you have. Mike is ready to assist you with all your mortgage needs.