HURST LENDING - Key Persons


Chris Jandrain

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Vice President at Hurst Lending and Insurance
Experience: Mr. Jandrain is a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS #1001967) and has been with Hurst Lending since 2006. He specializes in conventional, FHA, VA, Texas Vet, Texas Cash Out, Jumbo loans, 2nd lien, and Reverse Mortgages. Mr. Jandrain has been instrumental in launching several of Hurst's niche lending programs, including the 2014 introduction of one-time close VA loans for new construction - a first in Texas. Prior to joining Hurst, Mr. Jandrain held senior finance positions at Dell. Education: Mr. Jandrain holds an MBA from the University of Texas and a BA from the University of Michigan.

Dat Nguyen

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Equity Partner
Experience: Dat Nguyen is a Dallas-area real estate investment professional, but is perhaps more widely recognized as a football and media personality. Mr. Nguyen was an NFL All-Pro for the Dallas Cowboys for seven seasons and was an All-American from Texas A&M University. He currently co-hosts an ESPN radio show. In addition, he is an Honorary Co-chair for the American Heart Association Heartwalk, Co-chair of the Vietnamese American National Gala, Chair of Athlete in Action, and serves on the Board of Texas A&M University Press. Mr. Nguyen has received numerous awards including the Bednarik and Lombardi Awards. He has published a book, Dat: Tackling Life and the NFL, an inspirational story of his faith, his family, and his career. Education: Mr. Nguyen holds a degree in Agriculture from Texas A&M University, Class of 1998.

Jay Hurst

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Co - Founder, Hurst Lending and Insurance
  • Founder and President of Advanced Educators Financial LLC
Experience: Jay Hurst is a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS# 323441), Real Estate Agent, and Financial Planner. He has founded multiple successful businesses in the mortgage lending space, and is dedicated to helping consumers avoid the red tape and limitations faced in working with larger lenders. Together with Mr. Bialek, Mr. Hurst has driven Hurst Lending's niche loan program by identifying unmet market needs and identifying investors eager to help address them. Mr. Hurst is also the founder and President of Advanced Educators Financial LLC, a financial planning firm focused on the education marketplace. Education: Mr. Hurst holds a BBA in Finance from Texas A&M University, Class of 2000.

Low Down

Job Titles:
  • Payment Investor Loans

Scott Bialek

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Co - Founder, Hurst Lending and Insurance
Experience: Mr. Bialek co-founded Hurst Lending in 2006. He is a licensed Attorney, Residential Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS# 284767), and Real Estate Broker. In addition to his role with Hurst Lending & Insurance, Mr. Bialek also founded a real estate company that owns and manages a portfolio of retail centers, apartments, and single family homes. Mr. Bialek has also held senior legal and operations positions at Dell and USAA. Education: Mr. Bialek holds a J.D. from St. Mary's School of Law and a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin.