Academy Mortgage is a family-owned mortgage company based in Draper, Utah, which was founded in 1988. Academy is a direct lender, meaning it handles all of its underwriting and funding in house. It offers both new purchase mortgages and refinance loans, originating more than $15.65 billion in loans in 2021. Duane is the principal owner and founder of Academy Mortgage Corporation, a national mortgage banking firm with its headquarters in Draper, Utah. Duane started Academy Mortgage in 1988. Academy has over 350 branch offices across the country; and is licensed to originate loans in 49 states and the District of Columbia.