STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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License information taken from records of the Department of Real Estate on 9/29/2026 8:58:41 PM
License Type:
BROKER

Name:
Tappan, John Gareth

Mailing Address:
3443 DON ORTEGA DR
CARLSBAD, CA 92010

License ID:
01022216

Expiration Date:
06/28/29

License Status:
LICENSED

MLO License Endorsement: 

NMLS ID: 394171 (Click here to check the status of the MLO License Endorsement )

Salesperson License Issued:
04/01/89 (Unofficial -- taken from secondary records)

Broker License Issued:
06/24/17

Former Name(s):
NO FORMER NAMES

Main Office:
5055 AVENIDA ENCINAS STE 100
CARLSBAD, CA 92008

DBA
NO CURRENT DBAS

Branches:
NO CURRENT BRANCHES

Affiliated Licensed Corporation(s):
NO CURRENT AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS

Broker Associate for:
License ID: 02126317
Maxim Loans Inc.
5730 MEADOWS DEL MAR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130

Former Broker Associate for:
License ID: 02126317
Maxim Loans Inc.
From 05/12/2025 to 06/24/2025

License ID: 01821025
C2 Financial Corporation
From 01/01/2018 to 09/14/2022

Salespersons:
01173705 - Johnson, Philip David
                  License Expiration Date: 06/27/2026

Comment:
NO DISCIPLINARY ACTION

NO OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

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