Melissa Engel

I’ve been a loan officer since 2003, and I can honestly say I love what I do. For me, being a loan officer is about so much more than putting numbers on a loan application. It’s about getting to know the person behind the application, understanding their goals, and finding a financing solution that truly works for them.

I’m known for taking on the difficult loans—the ones that don’t fit neatly into a box. I don’t believe in cookie-cutter lending because every client’s financial situation, goals, and challenges are different. I take the time to look at the entire picture and build a loan specifically for each individual client.

I also love helping people improve their financial future. Whether that means helping someone establish or rebuild credit, increase their credit score, understand their options, or create a plan to become a homeowner, I’m there for the journey. Sometimes getting to the closing table takes a little extra work, and I’m not afraid of that.

I’m also someone who believes that being available matters. Buying a home or securing financing can be stressful, and I want my clients to know they have someone in their corner. I work nights, weekends, and even on vacation because I understand that life doesn’t always happen during normal business hours. My goal is to make the lending process as smooth, understandable, and stress-free as possible.

Outside of work, family is everything to me. I’m married to a wonderful man who works in technology, and we have two teenagers who I absolutely adore. I’m a proud soccer mom and dance mom, and my kids keep me busy, laughing, and occasionally running in a million different directions!

I love my career, I love helping people, and I truly care about the clients I work with. Whether your loan is simple, complicated, or somewhere in between, I’ll take the time to understand your situation and work to find the right path forward.

Your goals are personal. Your loan should be too.