25 years ago, I left my career in the title and escrow career to become a mortgage loan officer. I announced it on April fools day to the real estate agents that I was no longer going to be their title rep and that I was making the move to the mortgage side. Many were shocked as I had been in the title industry for 14 years and was pretty established. It was a big move!

The first 22 years were at Mortgage Master Service Corporation, where I worked with my in-laws, Marilyn Porter, John Porter and Bob Porter (rip). Looking back, I was so fortunate to have been trained by the best. I had a great base to start from with my previous experiences from title and escrow, but there was still so much to learn with mortgage guidelines and the systems used to process a loan application. I spent quite a few hours perched in front of Marilyn’s desk to learn everything I could from one of the best.

The family decided that after 46 years of providing mortgages, it was time to close shop. I don’t blame them. The last couple of years has been very challenging for the mortgage industry.

On Halloween (it’s truly a coincidence that my job changes have been on funny holidays) of 2022, I joined New American Funding. Like Mortgage Master, they are an independent, correspondent lender. They’re similar in many ways except, NAF is nationwide and has more products to offer. A majority of our programs are cared for in-house and they retain servicing on about 95% of the mortgages – which is fantastic. I am very pleased with the level of service I’m able to continue to provide my clients as a majority of my business is from real estate partners, returning clients and their referrals of friends and family (I don’t buy leads or take “up-calls”).

If you’re thinking about buying, refinancing, remodeling, a reverse mortgage or restructuring debt… heck, even if you’re thinking about selling your home, I am honored to help you!

BIG PS: It’s also my 19th wedding anniversary to my favorite April fool. 💗