Background
I’ve been in the mortgage business since 1987, gaining experience in all aspects of mortgage lending. I’m able to analyze a client's situation and help them find the best product to fit their needs. My extensive background puts clients at ease about calling with questions about all areas of banking—and I’m always available to help. During my time in the industry, I managed a branch dealing extensively with second mortgage and equity credit lines, before moving to private banking for a deep dive into portfolio and specialty loan products. My next challenge was to establish a correspondent mortgage division in Knoxville. I was involved with 12 other mortgage companies doing simultaneous mortgages, in addition to offering special, custom-tailored mortgages. This role helped me acquire valuable insight into programs offered by other mortgage companies.