Borrower situations · Kansas
Loan officers for first-time buyers in Kansas
As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 143 loan officers licensed in or based in Kansas whose lender pages show First-time buyer work. The top-ranked are Cory Pirrello (Union Home Mortgage, Overland Park), Christy Barnett (Guild Mortgage, Wichita) and Carla Marchetti (Guild Mortgage, Overland Park). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in KS, 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
Cory PirrelloNMLS 281284
Union Home Mortgage · Overland Park, KS
- First-time buyer
- KS 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 Overland Park, KS
- States 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 2
Christy BarnettNMLS 720062
Guild Mortgage · Wichita, KS
- First-time buyer
- KS 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 Wichita, KS
- States 25 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 3
Carla MarchettiNMLS 993397
Guild Mortgage · Overland Park, KS · licensed in 11 states
- First-time buyer
- VA loan
- FHA loan
- KS 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 Overland Park, KS
- Licensed since 2024 (per Florida records)
- States 19 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 4
John MarkmanNMLS 1660491
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Overland Park, KS · licensed in 3 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- Self-employed
- Bank statement loan
- KS 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 Overland Park, KS
- States 16 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 5
Adam WorkmanNMLS 128183
CrossCountry Mortgage · Charlotte, NC · licensed in 42 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- VA loan
- FHA loan
- KS 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)
- 6
Josh PenlandNMLS 216357
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Round Rock, TX · licensed in 6 states
- First-time buyer
- Jumbo loan
- Real estate investor
- Self-employed
- KS 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 23 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 7
Julie JohnsonNMLS 302214
CrossCountry Mortgage · Seattle, WA · licensed in 28 states
- First-time buyer
- KS 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)
- 8
Christopher ReickardNMLS 459164
Guild Mortgage · Lee's Summit, MO · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- KS 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)
- 9
Chad RankinNMLS 490282
Guild Mortgage · Worcester, MA · licensed in 38 states
- First-time buyer
- KS 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 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 10
Aaron SandersNMLS 2555076
CrossCountry Mortgage · Delray Beach, FL · licensed in 19 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- VA loan
- Construction loan
- KS 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 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 11
Melissa Ann KeyserNMLS 650731
Guild Mortgage · St Louis, MO · licensed in 3 states
- First-time buyer
- KS 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 19 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 12
Brian ChurchNMLS 197230
Guild Mortgage · Overland Park, KS · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- KS 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 Overland Park, KS
- Licensed since 2013 (per Florida records)
- States 30 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 13
Sheilla LavadiaNMLS 1399453
Loan Factory · Mortgage broker · licensed in 10 states
- First-time buyer
- 1099 income
- Real estate investor
- Self-employed
- KS 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 22 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 14
Gina KaberlineNMLS 1632106
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Overland Park, KS · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- New construction
- Real estate investor
- Self-employed
- KS 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 Overland Park, KS
- States 9 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 15
John HigdonNMLS 929683
Guild Mortgage · Waterloo, IA · licensed in 8 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
- KS 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 14 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 16
Joe NelsonNMLS 2547018
LeaderOne Financial · Overland Park, KS · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- VA loan
- Construction loan
- Down payment assistance
- KS 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 Overland Park, KS
- States 21 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 17
Dan KrausNMLS 40222
Churchill Mortgage · Brentwood, TN · licensed in 16 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- Real estate investor
- VA loan
- KS 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 2018 (per Florida records)
- States 24 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 18
Jacob KuzmanNMLS 373644
LeaderOne Financial · Winter Park, FL · licensed in 6 states
- First-time buyer
- Construction loan
- HELOC
- Jumbo loan
- KS 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 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 19
Jevon RobertsonNMLS 763752
LeaderOne Financial · Oak Brook, IL · licensed in 7 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- Real estate investor
- Self-employed
- KS 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 30 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 20
Domonique GrayNMLS 900558
Churchill Mortgage · Brentwood, TN · licensed in 31 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- Real estate investor
- VA loan
- KS 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 30 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 21
Kimberly DownsNMLS 1130753
Guild Mortgage · Kansas City, MO · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- Self-employed
- KS 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 12 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 22
David V. CostelloNMLS 358218
Churchill Mortgage · licensed in 23 states
- First-time buyer
- KS 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 2016 (per Florida records)
- States 35 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 23
Jordan ReichmannNMLS 1383159
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Indianapolis, IN · licensed in 6 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- KS 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 2016 (per Florida records)
- States 11 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 24
Keran FearsNMLS 256586
American Pacific Mortgage · Hillsboro, MO · licensed in 3 states
- First-time buyer
- Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
- Reverse mortgage
- KS 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 30 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 25
Stacey DowlingNMLS 196631
Xpert Home Lending · Mortgage broker · licensed in 23 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- KS 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 2007 (per Colorado records)
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 KS license is confirmed with the state regulator (check mark), KS 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=KS. Not a lender. Not a referral service. Verify licenses at NMLS Consumer Access.