James Bruce

Pennymac Sr Purchase Loan Officer

James Bruce

NMLS #332323

james.bruce@pennymac.com

469.629.6117

Pennymac Sr Purchase Loan Officer

James Bruce

NMLS #332323

About James

I bring a tremendous amount of passion to the table in assisting my customers and helping them throughout their journey of attaining homeownership. I graduated with a degree in finance from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. When I'm not at work, I spend my time with my two Basset Hounds, and traveling internationally.

7x winner
Circle of champions
award winner
Rated 4.8/5 Stars
By our homeowners
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Get 1% off your rate for 1 year* + $1,000**

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Receive $2,000 when you refinance within 3 years 1

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Be a step ahead of competing buyers for your perfect home, plus receive $1,000 towards your closing.**

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$1.16 Billion Funded

in purchase loans last year

#2 Lender

in home purchase loans 4

Flexible Loan Terms

Customize the term of your
loan from 10 to 30 years

A+ Rating, Accredited Business, Better Business Bureau
5 Stars, LendingTree
4.5 Stars, Nerdwallet
Best Mortgage Lenders for First Time Homebuyers in 2026, Bankrate
Best Mortgage Lenders of 2025, CNET
4.9 Star Rating, Mobile App
Customer Service Award, USA Today
America's Best Financial Services of 2026, TIME
A+ Rating, Accredited Business, Better Business Bureau
4.5 Stars, Nerdwallet
4.9 Star Rating, Mobile App
Customer Service Award, USA Today
5 Stars, LendingTree
Best Mortgage Lenders for First Time Homebuyers in 2026, Bankrate
Best Mortgage Lenders of 2025, CNET
America's Best Financial Services of 2026, TIME
A+ Rating, Accredited Business, Better Business Bureau
5 Stars, LendingTree
4.5 Stars, Nerdwallet
Best Mortgage Lenders for First Time Homebuyers in 2026, Bankrate
Best Mortgage Lenders of 2025, CNET
4.9 Star Rating, Mobile App
Customer Service Award, USA Today
America's Best Financial Services of 2026, TIME