Private holding company

We build businesses worth holding.

The Durden Company is a private holding company. We own and operate a small portfolio, led by Pencil, spanning software and supplements, alongside an affiliated nutrition practice.

Owner operated. Held for the long term, not traded.

The businesses

What we own, and who we work alongside.

A short list. Some we build and own outright, some we are affiliated with, and one is Andrew's own licensed practice, held separately from the company. Each stands on its own.

SoftwareFlagship

Pencil

Institutional-grade underwriting for real estate investors. A free First Look, a full model, and a pipeline workspace, on the web and on your phone.

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SupplementsOwned

GO Thyme

A direct-to-consumer supplement line built on clinically studied, branded ingredients. Third-party tested, transparent labels, made in the USA. Wellness that works from the inside out.

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Nutrition practiceAffiliated

Nutrition Thyme

A dietitian-led functional nutrition practice founded by Tara Moran, MS, RDN. Personalized 1:1 therapy, functional lab testing, and a warm, realistic approach to lasting change. Vero Beach, Huntington Beach, and virtual.

Visit nutrition-thyme.com →
Mortgage originationPersonal

Andrew Durden, MLO

Andrew is a licensed mortgage loan originator with Loan Factory, Inc. He works with real estate investors and homebuyers: purchase and refinance in Florida, DSCR rental loans in more than 40 states, and commercial financing nationwide. This is his own licensed practice, held outside The Durden Company.

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Andrew Durden, Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS #2774438. Loan Factory, Inc., NMLS #320841. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Durden Company is not a licensed mortgage lender or broker and does not provide, arrange, or broker financing. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to credit approval, program guidelines, and property eligibility.

About

The operator behind it.

The Durden Company is a personal holding company, owned and run by Andrew Durden. He takes a hands-on role in each business, from Pencil's product to the operations behind the others.

His background is institutional real estate, at firms including BKM Capital Partners and Tricon Residential, where he learned to underwrite and operate at scale.