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  "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/s/va/arizona",
  "summary": "As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 524 loan officers licensed in or based in Arizona whose lender pages show VA loan work. The top-ranked are Duke Pyle (CrossCountry Mortgage, Scottsdale), Sonya Smith Graves (Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Glendale) and Tera Greene (CrossCountry Mortgage, Yuma). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in AZ, branch location, experience and profile completeness. Nobody pays for placement.",
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  "state": "AZ",
  "total": 524,
  "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
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      "score": 62.8,
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        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/duke-pyle-218507.json",
        "lender": {
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          "name": "CrossCountry Mortgage",
          "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lender/crosscountry-mortgage-3029",
          "type": "imb"
        },
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          "state": "AZ"
        },
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          },
          {
            "slug": "fha",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "first-time-buyer",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          }
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        "Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Licensed in AZ (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Branch in Arizona",
        "20 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)",
        "No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb"
      ],
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    },
    {
      "rank": 2,
      "score": 62.8,
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        "slug": "sonya-smith-graves-249583",
        "full_name": "Sonya Smith Graves",
        "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/sonya-smith-graves-249583",
        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/sonya-smith-graves-249583.json",
        "lender": {
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          "name": "Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation",
          "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lender/fairway-independent-mortgage-2289",
          "type": "imb"
        },
        "branch": {
          "city": "Glendale",
          "state": "AZ"
        },
        "licensed_states": [
          "AZ"
        ],
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        "specialties": [
          {
            "slug": "fha",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "first-time-buyer",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "va",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
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        ],
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      },
      "reasons": [
        "Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Licensed in AZ (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Branch in Arizona",
        "25 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)",
        "No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb"
      ],
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    },
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      "rank": 3,
      "score": 62.8,
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        "slug": "tera-greene-304548",
        "full_name": "Tera Greene",
        "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/tera-greene-304548",
        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/tera-greene-304548.json",
        "lender": {
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          "name": "CrossCountry Mortgage",
          "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lender/crosscountry-mortgage-3029",
          "type": "imb"
        },
        "branch": {
          "city": "Yuma",
          "state": "AZ"
        },
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          "CA"
        ],
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            "slug": "construction",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "down-payment-assistance",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "usda",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "va",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          }
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        "years_experience": 30,
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      },
      "reasons": [
        "Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Licensed in AZ (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Branch in Arizona",
        "30 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)",
        "No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/tera-greene-304548"
    },
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      "rank": 4,
      "score": 62,
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        "slug": "arthur-klein-1452376",
        "full_name": "Arthur Klein",
        "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/arthur-klein-1452376",
        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/arthur-klein-1452376.json",
        "lender": {
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          "name": "JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending)",
          "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lender/chase-399798",
          "type": "bank"
        },
        "branch": {
          "city": "Phoenix",
          "state": "AZ"
        },
        "licensed_states": [
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        ],
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        "specialties": [
          {
            "slug": "fha",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "heloc",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "jumbo",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "self-employed",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "va",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          }
        ],
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      },
      "reasons": [
        "Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Licensed in AZ (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Branch in Arizona",
        "26 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)",
        "No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/arthur-klein-1452376"
    },
    {
      "rank": 5,
      "score": 60.8,
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        "slug": "teena-brun-953410",
        "full_name": "Teena Brun",
        "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/teena-brun-953410",
        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/teena-brun-953410.json",
        "lender": {
          "nmls_id": 3029,
          "name": "CrossCountry Mortgage",
          "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lender/crosscountry-mortgage-3029",
          "type": "imb"
        },
        "branch": {
          "city": "Tucson",
          "state": "AZ"
        },
        "licensed_states": [
          "AZ"
        ],
        "languages": [],
        "specialties": [
          {
            "slug": "va",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "down-payment-assistance",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "first-time-buyer",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          }
        ],
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        "years_experience": 15,
        "lender_profile_url": "https://crosscountrymortgage.com/tucson-az-4625/teena-brun/"
      },
      "reasons": [
        "Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Licensed in AZ (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Branch in Arizona",
        "15 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)",
        "No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/teena-brun-953410"
    },
    {
      "rank": 6,
      "score": 60.8,
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        "slug": "shantel-williams-1710848",
        "full_name": "Shantel Williams",
        "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/shantel-williams-1710848",
        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/shantel-williams-1710848.json",
        "lender": {
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          "name": "CrossCountry Mortgage",
          "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lender/crosscountry-mortgage-3029",
          "type": "imb"
        },
        "branch": {
          "city": "Sierra Vista",
          "state": "AZ"
        },
        "licensed_states": [
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          "WY"
        ],
        "languages": [],
        "specialties": [
          {
            "slug": "va",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "investor",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "first-time-buyer",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
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        ],
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        "lender_profile_url": "https://crosscountrymortgage.com/sierra-vista-az-4659/kristy-williams/"
      },
      "reasons": [
        "Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Licensed in AZ (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
        "Branch in Arizona",
        "15 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)",
        "No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/shantel-williams-1710848"
    },
    {
      "rank": 7,
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        "full_name": "Andrew Schmidt",
        "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/andrew-schmidt-201143",
        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/andrew-schmidt-201143.json",
        "lender": {
          "nmls_id": 1591,
          "name": "Churchill Mortgage",
          "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lender/churchill-mortgage-1591",
          "type": "imb"
        },
        "branch": {
          "city": "Scottsdale",
          "state": "AZ"
        },
        "licensed_states": [
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          "CA",
          "IA",
          "IL",
          "MN",
          "TN",
          "TX"
        ],
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        "specialties": [
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            "slug": "fha",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "usda",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "va",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          }
        ],
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        "Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)",
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        "Branch in Arizona",
        "25 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)",
        "No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/andrew-schmidt-201143"
    },
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        "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/rachelle-coffey-203664",
        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/rachelle-coffey-203664.json",
        "lender": {
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          "name": "Homeowners Financial Group",
          "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lender/homeowners-financial-group-93718",
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        },
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        },
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          "GA",
          "NM",
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          "TX",
          "UT",
          "WA"
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            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
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            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
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            "slug": "va",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
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        "Branch in Arizona",
        "27 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)",
        "No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/rachelle-coffey-203664"
    },
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      "rank": 9,
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        "full_name": "Dru Suzanne Oster",
        "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/dru-suzanne-oster-1465553",
        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/dru-suzanne-oster-1465553.json",
        "lender": {
          "nmls_id": 181106,
          "name": "Barrett Financial Group",
          "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lender/barrett-financial-181106",
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        },
        "branch": {
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          "state": "AZ"
        },
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            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
            "slug": "down-payment-assistance",
            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
          },
          {
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            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
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            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
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          {
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            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
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            "evidence": "lender_page_text"
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          {
            "slug": "va",
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        "Branch in Arizona",
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        "No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb"
      ],
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    },
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        "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/chris-nurthen-2466788",
        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/chris-nurthen-2466788.json",
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          "name": "CrossCountry Mortgage",
          "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lender/crosscountry-mortgage-3029",
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        },
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        },
        "licensed_states": [
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        ],
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          {
            "slug": "va",
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      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/chris-nurthen-2466788"
    },
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        "json_url": "https://lendb.ai/lo/eric-whitcomb-395360.json",
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          "name": "CrossCountry Mortgage",
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        },
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          "CA",
          "TN"
        ],
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        "25 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)",
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      ],
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        },
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          "OK",
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