Borrower situations · Indiana
Loan officers for first-time buyers in Indiana
As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 313 loan officers licensed in or based in Indiana whose lender pages show First-time buyer work. The top-ranked are Jon Knight (Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Carmel), Cori Drudge (Ruoff Mortgage, Fishers) and Christy White (Guild Mortgage, Indianapolis). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in IN, branch location, experience and profile completeness. Nobody pays for placement.
Last verified . Sources: lender loan officer pages and state license records. Licenses: check NMLS Consumer Access.
Ranked, with reasons · top 25
- 1
Jon KnightNMLS 175955
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Carmel, IN · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- Construction loan
- FHA loan
- Jumbo loan
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Office in Carmel, IN
- Licensed since 2024 (per Florida records)
- States 30 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 2
Cori DrudgeNMLS 229643
Ruoff Mortgage · Fishers, IN · licensed in 8 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- USDA loan
- VA loan
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Office in Fishers, IN
- Licensed since 2022 (per Florida records)
- States 27 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 3
Christy WhiteNMLS 543306
Guild Mortgage · Indianapolis, IN · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Office in Indianapolis, IN
- States 27 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 4
Jamie CastellanaNMLS 608621
Ruoff Mortgage · Indiana
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Office in Indiana
- States 25 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 5
Nathan SolidayNMLS 166402
Success Mortgage Partners · Sellersburg, IN · licensed in 3 states
- First-time buyer
- USDA loan
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Office in Sellersburg, IN
- Licensed since 2020 (per Florida records)
- States 17 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 6
Joe McBreenNMLS 686541
CrossCountry Mortgage · Michigan City, IN · licensed in 22 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- FHA loan
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Office in Michigan City, IN
- Licensed since 2018 (per Florida records)
- States 16 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 7
Jennifer MeyerNMLS 562072
Ruoff Mortgage · Wabash, IN · licensed in 5 states
- First-time buyer
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Office in Wabash, IN
- Licensed since 2022 (per Florida records)
- States 16 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 8
Jeremy WetzelNMLS 3364
CrossCountry Mortgage · Louisville, KY · licensed in 10 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2011 (per Florida records)
- States 23 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 9
Brian SewellNMLS 212085
Guild Mortgage · Frankfort, IL · licensed in 6 states
- First-time buyer
- Physician and medical professional
- Real estate investor
- Self-employed
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2022 (per Florida records)
- States 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 10
Julie JohnsonNMLS 302214
CrossCountry Mortgage · Seattle, WA · licensed in 28 states
- First-time buyer
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2025 (per Florida records)
- States 25 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 11
Joanna WhiteNMLS 404853
Union Home Mortgage · Arlington Heights, IL · licensed in 5 states
- First-time buyer
- Jumbo loan
- Real estate investor
- Vacation home
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2021 (per Florida records)
- States 24 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 12
Santiago MeloNMLS 1982179
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Oak Brook, IL · licensed in 4 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2023 (per Florida records)
- States 25 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 13
Jason A WalkerNMLS 2384353
CrossCountry Mortgage · Grand Haven, MI · licensed in 3 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- States 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 14
Dan SmithNMLS 2784335
Ruoff Mortgage · Bloomington, IN
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- VA loan
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Office in Bloomington, IN
- States 15 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 15
Carla MarchettiNMLS 993397
Guild Mortgage · Overland Park, KS · licensed in 11 states
- First-time buyer
- VA loan
- FHA loan
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2024 (per Florida records)
- States 19 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 16
Adam GarmanNMLS 124792
Ruoff Mortgage · licensed in 6 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2017 (per Florida records)
- States 22 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 17
Cathy ClarkNMLS 133872
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- Vacation home
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- States 32 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 18
Laura MullenNMLS 500688
Ruoff Mortgage · licensed in 4 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2023 (per Florida records)
- States 25 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 19
Craig CusickNMLS 210381
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Phoenix, AZ · licensed in 7 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- USDA loan
- VA loan
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2021 (per Florida records)
- States 17 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 20
Sheri WatkinsNMLS 279665
Ruoff Mortgage · licensed in 8 states
- First-time buyer
- New construction
- Vacation home
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2019 (per Florida records)
- States 25 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 21
Steve HissongNMLS 715243
Ruoff Mortgage · licensed in 3 states
- First-time buyer
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2022 (per Florida records)
- States 29 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 22
Jordan ReichmannNMLS 1383159
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Indianapolis, IN · licensed in 6 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Office in Indianapolis, IN
- Licensed since 2016 (per Florida records)
- States 11 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 23
Dan LarkinNMLS 258898
LeaderOne Financial · Oak Brook, IL · licensed in 18 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- Construction loan
- Down payment assistance
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2017 (per Florida records)
- States 25 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 24
Jenn GawendaNMLS 755952
Guild Mortgage · Aurora, IL · licensed in 7 states
- First-time buyer
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2020 (per Florida records)
- States 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 25
Jeffrey ZulaufNMLS 18566
CrossCountry Mortgage · Suwanee, GA · licensed in 22 states
- First-time buyer
- Condo
- Real estate investor
- IN listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed since 2019 (per Florida records)
- States 15 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
Before you choose
The best options combine programs (FHA, conventional low down, local assistance) and need patient guidance through the process.
- Which low down payment programs fit my situation?
- Am I eligible for any first-time buyer assistance here?
- What will my total cash to close be?
How this list is ranked
Specialty evidence carries the most weight (production data, then lender page, then self-reported). Loan officers are listed when a IN license is confirmed with the state regulator (check mark), IN is listed on their lender page, or they work at a bank or credit union (likely federally registered; verify at NMLS). Then branch location, experience (licensed since, per the regulator records we hold) and profile completeness. Disciplinary history is not yet checked by LenDb; verify at NMLS Consumer Access. No paid placement. Methodology.
Same list as JSON: /api/v1/loan-officers?specialty=first-time-buyer&state=IN. Not a lender. Not a referral service. Verify licenses at NMLS Consumer Access.