2020 BEST MILITARY ORIGINATORS

2020 BEST MILITARY ORIGINATORS

ANDREW VIERRA

Branch Manager WealthWise Mortgage Planning

Folsom, CA

Andrew travels California speaking and educating exclusively on the VA home loan benefit. As a Subject Matter Expert, Andrew has briefed to the Retirement Seminars of the 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard, Army National Guard and Army Reserves; to the California Association of County Veteran Service Officers, as well as to real estate offices and various companies. Andrew educates on the VA home loan as an exhibitor to the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association National Conference, various law enforcement conferences, the California Peace Officers Association, and trade shows throughout California.

ANDY ENLOE

Area Manager Homespire Mortgage

Fayetteville, NC

As a prior military serviceman and disabled veteran, Andy understands the unique responsibilities and goals of service members, as well as their specific mortgage loan needs. Andy is committed to helping “turn their dreams into addresses.” Andy and his team regularly conduct classes and seminars for the Fort Bragg units and service members, covering everything related to VA loans. He has also put in place a no-fee VA loan program as a small way to show appreciation for their service. Andy also actively recruits veterans and members of the service community to his team, helping to grow and support their careers in the mortgage industry.

BALENDA HETZEL

Regional Production Manager Inlanta Mortgage

Destin, FL

Many of my immediate family are Veterans, and I serve Vets because of their selfless sacrifice to serve us. I am a part of Homes for Heroes, former president for the local spouses’ group at Hurlburt Field, serve on military affairs committees, volunteer at events throughout the year and support the Water Warriors. We often have local military with us at the holidays who do not have family locally.

BILL ANDERSON

Broker Golden State Mortgage

Lodi, CA

Bill Anderson is a Veteran and that is why he continues to serve the ones that serve to protect us all. As a Veteran himself, Bill Anderson knows what it means to take care of our Veterans. Knows the feelings, the core values and the brotherhood veterans trust in their everyday lives.

BRIAN EMBRY

Loan Advisor, Executive Circle Freedom Mortgage

Mount Laurel, NJ

Brian appreciates and enjoys the opportunity to help our veterans with their mortgage and often thinks our freedom would not be possible without them. Brian is honored to do his part and work with the military community by fostering homeownership. He takes pride in having the opportunity to thank service members for their service - ensuring they get the best rates and easiest experience with their mortgage. Brian has contributed greatly to charitable initiatives for the military through the USO, Homes for our Troops, and Habitat for Humanity. He has taken great joy in understanding the needs of the military community.

CHARADIE FINKLE

Branch Manager Academy Mortgage Corporation

Colorado Springs, CO

As the daughter of an Army veteran and spouse of an Air Force veteran, Charadie has firsthand knowledge and experience with how overwhelming it can be when a service member is ordered to a new location. Charadie serves her military community by hosting banking/financial education and credit courses for service members and veterans. By educating veterans on their VA loan benefits, they are better equipped to make financial decisions that help them achieve their goals. She has volunteered and sponsored events to support military families, movie nights on Fort Carson, golf tournaments benefiting the Airman’s Attic, and a shoe drive to help a military family pay for an overseas adoption.

CLAY MURRAY

Senior Loan Officer Sales Manager Military Home Loans

San Diego, CA

Clay has narrowed the focus of his career to giving back to our men and women in arms. It started out for Clay as a great loan, and has grown into a passion, a focus, a career and a company! Clay concentrates his efforts, as well as the emphasis and core values of Military Home Loans, on EXTRAordinary service. Clay's focus is to "do the right thing, always." With that value at the core of the company's direction and mission, supporting Veterans becomes an organic result.

DAVE HARTMAN

Branch Manager Inlanta Mortgage

Pewaukee, WI

I annually participate in the Irish Waters PTSD golf outing and I would say that I have a genuine appreciation for our country's military veterans, past and present. Veterans have a fantastic opportunity with the VA home loan, oftentimes obtaining better terms than a traditional conventional loan. This past year I made it a priority to contact every past VA home loan client in my database. My team and I were very successful in providing terms to lower their interest rate, and/or cash out to consolidate debt and overall improve their financial situation.

GIBRAN SUFFY

Branch Manager Planet Home Lending, LLC

Chula Vista, CA

For more than 20 years, I’ve worked with military borrowers who serve at those locations. My extensive experience has given me insights into the VA home loan program as well as great technical expertise. It’s my privilege to help them take advantage of the benefits they’ve earned through personal sacrifice.

IZZ SHAHDIN

Loan Advisor Executive Circle Freedom Mortgage

Mount Laurel, NJ

When working with a military member, Izz strives to go the extra mile because he believes our vets simply deserve it. He feels that we should honor American Veterans who protect our freedoms because we can often take those freedoms for granted. He strives to honor and uphold the principles and laws that govern us and make our nation unique. He enjoys serving our VA customers because they take on a job that most people would never dream of accepting and they should receive the utmost care because of that.

JAMES NESBIT

Branch Manager Academy Mortgage Corporation

Tumwater, WA

James Nesbit is committed to helping active military service members and veterans because he believes they hold or have held one of the most difficult and noble jobs in the world. Service members make the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of everyone in our country. The endless number of challenges they face, along with their families, for the benefit of others makes it nothing short of an honor to assist them with their home financing needs. James and his team are actively involved with Homes for Heroes and have hosted and sponsored events for the Wounded Warrior Project.

JAMES STEWART

Mortgage Loan Originator Planet Home Lending

Round Rock, TX

To help service members purchase their first home is the best feeling in the world – especially those who’ve retired and thought they would always have to be renters. I’m willing to spend the time and effort it takes to help military members with credit dings and other challenges use their VA benefits to purchase a home. I go above and beyond to serve those who serve this great country.

JASON WOOD

VA Loan Specialist American Mortgage Network

San Marcos, CA

Jason Wood is an Air Force Veteran who understands the active duty military member. He takes great passion in providing an educational experience, teaching them how the VA loan can be used to help create wealth. Jason provides a high level of service and communication for the military community. Jason has been nationally ranked in the Scotsman Guide for VA Loan Production. He is a member of DAV, NCOA, the American Legion, ADPI, and a certified instructor with Military Mortgage Boot Camp. He has been lending since 2001 and has helped over 1,100 families.

JENNIFER FRANKLIN

Sales Manager Planet Home Lending, LLC

Virginia Beach, VA

I served in the Navy for 24 years and in 1999 became a mortgage banker while serving in the reserves. Today, I focus on helping veterans and service members use their VA home loan benefits to achieve the American dream of homeownership. I specialize in serving first-time homebuyers, I'm a trainer for first-time homebuying courses at military bases.

BRIAN GRISHAM

Mortgage Loan Originator Planet Home Lending, LLC

Round Rock, TX

I have family members and friends in the Army. Watching their sacrifices gave me tremendous respect for what they do for all of us. It’s my honor and privilege to ensure they receive the full benefits of the VA home loan program. Before I was a home loan originator, I worked as a credit counselor and got a first-hand look at the financial challenges faced by those who serve in our military. Today, I use that knowledge to help active duty service members, veterans, reservists, and spouses buy homes and get great rates when they refinance.

JIM SNYDER

Branch Manager Inalanta Mortgage

Pewaukee, WI

I believe it’s important to give back those who have the courage to step forward and serve in our military. These men and women sacrifice their own lives to keep all of us safe, and helping them buy the home of their dreams is a simple way I can use my expertise to give back to them. I proactively work to be sure our Vets receive the benefits due to them through this program, ensuring they are able to achieve their dream of homeownership.

KASEY HAMPTON

Mortgage Loan Originator DHI Mortgage

San Antonio, TX

Kasey serves those that serve to protect because she honors the freedom afforded every American by our military. The best way to show her gratitude is to help our veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. Kasey is best at supporting the military because of her vast knowledge of what financing is best for them. She is an expert at what she does and has helped thousands of Veterans find the perfect option for them.

KIP WARZON

Branch Manager Inlanta Mortgage

Greenfield, WI

Between helping my family and friends that have served and assisting the wonderful people that I have met via Homes for Heroes; I can say with pride that helping military personnel utilize their VA benefit is one of the most rewarding parts of my career. They fight for the American dream, so being part of the team that helps them claim their piece of that dream is nothing short of amazing.

LARRY GONZALES

Sales Manager/Senior Loan Officer, Aligned Mortgage

Waipio, HI

Serving active duty service members is what I did during my 24 years in the Navy. My greatest joys were seeing my sailors not only survive but thrive in the military and in life. As a loan officer, I get to continue to serve all our active duty military and veteran community who sacrificed so much. It is my greatest satisfaction to make dreams come true, through education using the tools ( VA home loan benefit, BAH) that the military provides to help service members own a piece of the land they swore to defend and become homeowners.

MIGUEL PARRA

Loan Officer USAA Federal Savings Bank

San Antonio, TX

Miguel treats every USAA member with respect and care by looking for the best possible loan to secure each USAA member’s financial future. He’s not afraid to ask tough questions when trying to find the best mortgage solution for his members. Miguel is consistently a top producer at USAA although he’s not driven by volume. Despite his success as a loan officer, he remains humble. He lives by the motto “take care of our members and everything else will fall in place.”

NATHAN BERNIER

Senior Loan Officer Aligned Mortgage

Waipio, HI

My goal is for all of my clients to end their homebuying process feeling educated and confident in their decision. I truly enjoy getting to know each and every one of them and their unique situations. My favorite part of the experience is to be able to stop calling them “clients” and start calling them “friends.” Buying a home in Hawaii may seem a bit daunting at first, but if you are armed with the right tools, up-to-date information, you’re sure to have an exceptional experience.

NICK FOLEY

Senior Loan Office, Aligned Mortgage

Waipio, HI

I have been in the business of serving people my whole career but none of it has been as fulfilling as giving back to our service men and women. It is such an honor to give back to our active duty and veteran military community by guiding them through the journey of homeownership. They have sacrificed so much for our country so to me there is no better way to show my appreciation than assisting them in owning a piece of the land they’ve defended!

RYAN FORBECK

Loan Advisor Executive Winners Circle Freedom Mortgage

Marlton, NJ

Ryan is proud that our nation’s Veterans can begin their mortgage experience with him. When a Veteran reaches out to Freedom Mortgage, he’s the first person that they look to for help and guidance and he’s determined to help each Veteran as best as possible using all the energy and resources available to assist them. Not just on the loan, but their experience and understanding that Freedom Mortgage is more than just their lender. They deserve our service to them as they so willingly serve our country and its freedoms.

SHAWN SUTTON

Senior Loan Officer Aligned Mortgage

Waipio, HI

I am committed to helping active duty service members and veterans because I see the importance of homeownership in America. Military families are amongst the most resilient people you’ll ever meet. The sacrifices made by them and their families can’t be ignored, they deserve to own a piece of the land they defended. Many of our active duty service members endure multiple PCS moves throughout their careers and sometimes miss out on real estate opportunities. We have veterans that are homeowners and overpaid for homes, and others that are unaware of the VA Home Loan Benefit awarded to them. As a current service member, I feel obligated to educate fellow service members.

SONYA PITT

Branch Manager/RMLO Premier Nationwide Lending

Goose Creek, SC

Daughter of a Retired Navy Veteran and the wife of an Army Veteran, I have been a local VA expert in our area for 23 years. I work daily with military members to make sure that I make this process as smooth and efficient as possible. They are out there everyday protecting our country and I want to protect them during the home buying process. I love attending EVERY closing and sharing in the excitement of closing on their new home. Our team has sent care packages, and collected letters from local schools to send to those overseas and we have served the local VA community.

STEVEN BRAND

Branch Manager / VA Loan Specialist, Hancock Mortgage

Woodbury, MN

Steve is involved with numerous local Veteran charities (VAREP, VAV, MN Military Family Foundation etc) and supports local Veterans' fund-raisers. He is a founding member and instructor with MMBC (Military Mortgage Boot Camp) and hosts classes for realtors to learn how to better serve our Veteran home-buyers by educating them about the benefits of the VA home loan. Steve is also an advocate of Homes For Heros, a non-profit that gives rebates and discounts to Veterans with their Real Estate and Mortgage transactions.

TIM MOORE

Senior Loan Officer Cardinal Financial - HMG Home Loans

Irvine, CA

Tim Moore has worked in the mortgage industry since 2003. He enjoys helping clients achieve their goals, as well as educating new home buyers. As the son of an Air Force veteran, Tim has a deeply rooted respect for the service and has spent most of his career becoming a VA professional. His retail branch Cardinal Financial - HMG Home Loans gives credence to Tim in his endeavor and actively supports Operation Help a Hero who's programs support military units and families as they prepare for separation, endure the challenges of deployment, and transition back to the US.

TRACY MOCK

Loan Originator Gateway Mortgage

San Antonio, TX

I serve those who serve to protect because I respect our military and hold them to the highest honor. I have 5 members of my family who have served in The United States Military. We understand that the military has sacrificed their lives to protect us and to insure that our county remains the home of the brave and free. It is an honor to work for a company who donates $5 of every transaction closed to the Folds of Honor who provides scholarships for children of fallen heroes.

WES KET

Mortgage Loan Originator DHI Mortgage

Temple City, CA

Wes serves those that serve to protect because he honors the freedom afforded every American by our military. The best way to show his gratitude is to help our veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. Wes is best at supporting the military because not only is he an expert at providing financing for veterans, he is a Veteran himself. He fully understands the needs of his borrowers and has assisted thousands of Veterans find the financing that’s right for them.

YVETTE CLERMONT

Branch Manager Inlanta Mortgage

Lakewood Ranch, FL

As a daughter of a US Marine, I was brought up in a military family. I was taught to stand up and serve however possible. I take these lessons seriously, continuing to serve the Military, helping our Veterans purchase their new home! I work closely with each of my Veteran clients, helping them to leverage benefits through the VA Home Loans program to obtain their dreams of homeownership. I remain close to my Marine ties, actively supporting my local Marine Corps League, and attending and supporting the annual Marine Corps Ball, one of my favorite events each year!