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VA loan officers in Alaska

As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 32 loan officers licensed in or based in Alaska whose lender pages show VA loan work. The top-ranked are Leon McKean (Guild Mortgage, Wasilla), Dave Gambogi (Newrez, Fort Washington) and Scott Evans (CrossCountry Mortgage, San Diego). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in AK, 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

    Leon McKeanNMLS 414061

    Guild Mortgage · Wasilla, AK

    • VA loan
    • Down payment assistance
    • FHA loan
    • USDA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Alaska
    • 32 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
  2. 2

    Dave GambogiNMLS 121204

    Newrez · Fort Washington, PA · licensed in 4 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 14 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  3. 3

    Scott EvansNMLS 256163

    CrossCountry Mortgage · San Diego, CA · licensed in 38 states

    • VA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • FHA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 13 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  4. 4

    Preston WilliamsNMLS 442359

    Guild Mortgage · Anchorage, AK · licensed in 2 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Alaska
    • 1 years licensed
  5. 5

    Ruth ReuterNMLS 1200532

    Churchill Mortgage · Wasilla, AK · licensed in 2 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Alaska
    • 0 years licensed
  6. 6

    Evan LuchacoNMLS 887608

    Churchill Mortgage · Portland, OR · licensed in 12 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • Self-employed
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 12 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  7. 7

    Brian BrownNMLS 1067872

    Newrez · Coppell, TX · licensed in 3 states

    • VA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 13 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  8. 8

    Ryan Nicholas MagnusNMLS 1638730

    Newrez · Fort Washington, PA · licensed in 6 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 9 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  9. 9

    Oleg TkachNMLS 90937

    NFM Lending · Lynnwood, WA · licensed in 24 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • Real estate investor
    • USDA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 4 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  10. 10

    Mark VillanoNMLS 1306487

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Lakewood, WA · licensed in 29 states

    • VA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • Real estate investor
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 4 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  11. 11

    James HairNMLS 1680348

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Houston, TX · licensed in 11 states

    • VA loan
    • DSCR loan
    • Low credit score
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 1 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  12. 12

    Yvonne StantonNMLS 1468452

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Tumwater, WA · licensed in 12 states

    • VA loan
    • Construction loan
    • Real estate investor
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 1 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  13. 13

    Mike OgnissantiNMLS 236053

    Churchill Mortgage · Roseville, CA · licensed in 19 states

    • VA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 4 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  14. 14

    Theresa DonohueNMLS 238591

    Newrez · Yelm, WA · licensed in 4 states

    • VA loan
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 4 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  15. 15

    Lisa PhillipsNMLS 1040007

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Melville, NY · licensed in 3 states

    • VA loan
    • Real estate investor
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 0 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  16. 16

    Michael MurgatroyNMLS 60099

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Delray Beach, FL · licensed in 49 states

    • VA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • Real estate investor
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 15 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  17. 17

    Michelle BobartNMLS 137164

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Chicago, IL · licensed in 50 states

    • VA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • Real estate investor
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 13 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  18. 18

    Melissa BergrenNMLS 931932

    Guild Mortgage · Ellensburg, WA · licensed in 3 states

    • VA loan
    • Construction loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Vacation home
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  19. 19

    George HarshNMLS 237004

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Houston, TX · licensed in 33 states

    • VA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • USDA loan
    • FHA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 10 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  20. 20

    Gavin EkstromNMLS 220170

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Greenwood Village, CO · licensed in 34 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 9 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  21. 21

    Steve CarterNMLS 1178666

    Intercap Lending · Salt Lake City, UT · licensed in 41 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 9 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  22. 22

    Lisa EmmersonNMLS 198601

    Guild Mortgage · Anchorage, AK

    • VA loan
    • Down payment assistance
    • FHA loan
    • HELOC
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Alaska
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  23. 23

    Shawn DurantNMLS 221971

    American Pacific Mortgage · Roseville, CA · licensed in 45 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 2 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  24. 24

    Kathy JohnsonNMLS 1402120

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Houston, TX · licensed in 33 states

    • VA loan
    • Non-QM loan
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 8 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  25. 25

    Kyle JohnsonNMLS 1092898

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Lacey, WA · licensed in 40 states

    • VA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in AK (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 5 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb

Before you choose

Entitlement calculations, funding fee exemptions and VA appraisal rules reward a loan officer who closes VA loans often.

  • How many VA loans have you closed in the last year?
  • Can you check my remaining entitlement and funding fee status?
  • How do you handle a low VA appraisal or the tidewater process?

More about VA loan

How this list is ranked

Specialty evidence carries the most weight (production data, then lender page, then self-reported). Loan officers must be licensed in AK or have a branch there. Then branch location, years licensed and profile completeness. Disciplinary actions lower the score and are always shown. No paid placement. Methodology.

Same list as JSON: /api/v1/loan-officers?specialty=va&state=AK. Not a lender. Not a referral service. Verify licenses at NMLS Consumer Access.