Borrower situations · Louisiana

Loan officers for first-time buyers in Louisiana

As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 134 loan officers licensed in or based in Louisiana whose lender pages show First-time buyer work. The top-ranked are Marci J La Borde (Guild Mortgage, Alexandria), Jeff Maggio (Guild Mortgage, Baton Rouge) and Linda Lemoine (Guild Mortgage, Alexandria). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in LA, 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. 1

    Marci J La BordeNMLS 76794

    Guild Mortgage · Alexandria, LA

    • First-time buyer
    • VA loan
    • LA 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 Alexandria, LA
    • States 23 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  2. 2

    Jeff MaggioNMLS 109006

    Guild Mortgage · Baton Rouge, LA

    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA
    • Licensed since 2011 (per Florida records)
    • States 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  3. 3

    Linda LemoineNMLS 181676

    Guild Mortgage · Alexandria, LA

    • First-time buyer
    • LA 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 Alexandria, LA
    • States 30 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  4. 4

    Adam WorkmanNMLS 128183

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Charlotte, NC · licensed in 42 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • LA 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)
  5. 5

    Chad RankinNMLS 490282

    Guild Mortgage · Worcester, MA · licensed in 38 states

    • First-time buyer
    • LA 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)
  6. 6

    Susan HoweNMLS 848400

    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Foxboro, MA · licensed in 12 states

    • First-time buyer
    • VA loan
    • LA 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 25 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  7. 7

    Charla SmithNMLS 1651741

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Loganville, GA · licensed in 3 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Down payment assistance
    • LA 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)
  8. 8

    AJ DiCarloNMLS 2488670

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Fort Walton Beach, FL · licensed in 11 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Construction loan
    • Real estate investor
    • VA loan
    • LA 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 21 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  9. 9

    Aaron SandersNMLS 2555076

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Delray Beach, FL · licensed in 19 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • VA loan
    • Construction loan
    • LA 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)
  10. 10

    Joe McBreenNMLS 686541

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Michigan City, IN · licensed in 22 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • FHA loan
    • LA 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 16 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  11. 11

    Monique SmithNMLS 1112638

    GMFS Mortgage · Lafayette, LA

    • First-time buyer
    • LA 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 Lafayette, LA
    • States 14 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  12. 12

    John RussoNMLS 120963

    Loan Factory · Mortgage broker · Louisiana

    • First-time buyer
    • LA 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 Louisiana
    • States 30 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  13. 13

    Erica TorielloNMLS 2806060

    Loan Factory · Mortgage broker · licensed in 2 states

    • First-time buyer
    • LA 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 2026 (per Florida records)
    • States 15 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  14. 14

    Andrea WestNMLS 543208

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Slidell, LA · licensed in 3 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Condo
    • Real estate investor
    • LA 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 Slidell, LA
    • Licensed since 2023 (per Florida records)
  15. 15

    Angie TurleyNMLS 363066

    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Mooresville, IN · licensed in 26 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Self-employed
    • VA loan
    • LA 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)
  16. 16

    Bryan SparacinoNMLS 93466

    GMFS Mortgage · Denham Springs, LA · licensed in 4 states

    • First-time buyer
    • LA 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 Denham Springs, LA
    • Licensed since 2022 (per Florida records)
  17. 17

    Richard Louis AllenNMLS 91498

    Guild Mortgage · Baton Rouge, LA · licensed in 2 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • Reverse mortgage
    • LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA
  18. 18

    Karen ChiuNMLS 611778

    CrossCountry Mortgage · San Gabriel, CA · licensed in 21 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Condo
    • Non-QM loan
    • New construction
    • LA 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 Colorado records)
  19. 19

    Corinne SpartanaNMLS 1965019

    Embrace Home Loans · Timonium, MD · licensed in 9 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • LA 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 6 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  20. 20

    Caylab HerreraNMLS 2035377

    Churchill Mortgage · Allen, TX · licensed in 8 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • Construction loan
    • LA 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 6 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
  21. 21

    Sonia HashimiNMLS 965240

    Loan Factory · Mortgage broker · licensed in 17 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • LA 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)
  22. 22

    Ashley NeelyNMLS 797390

    GMFS Mortgage · Lake Charles, LA · licensed in 2 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Construction loan
    • LA 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 Lake Charles, LA
  23. 23

    Wanda TrosclairNMLS 1503437

    GMFS Mortgage · Louisiana

    • First-time buyer
    • Construction loan
    • LA 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 Louisiana
  24. 24

    Clarke SouthallNMLS 89416

    Guild Mortgage · Baton Rouge, LA · licensed in 2 states

    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • Down payment assistance
    • LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA
  25. 25

    Taylor SimsNMLS 1998321

    Envoy Mortgage · Houston, TX · licensed in 6 states

    • First-time buyer
    • LA 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 2 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)

Before you choose

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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 LA license is confirmed with the state regulator (check mark), LA 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=LA. Not a lender. Not a referral service. Verify licenses at NMLS Consumer Access.