Top 10 Ocala Lenders

Joseph Splendido is the President at Colonial Mortgage Service Co. of America, a trusted local lender specializing in commercial, residential and investment loans.

As an Independent Loan Officer, I aim to provide personalized and comprehensive mortgage solutions to individuals and families seeking to buy or refinance their homes.

As a NEXA Mortgage partner, I'm backed by a team of experienced and licensed mortgage professionals, we will connect borrowers with the best mortgage products from various lenders, ensuring competitive rates, favorable terms, and exceptional customer service.

Our mission is to simplify the mortgage process, alleviate stress for our clients, and help them achieve their homeownership dreams.

I began my mortgage career in 2003 while attending Utah Valley University. In 2008, I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in business management, focusing specifically on finance and banking. After beginning to work with a new mortgage company in 2009, I found my passion of working directly with veterans.

To date, I have personally assisted with helping 1,188 National Guard members, Reservists and veterans across the United States use their VA loan. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, I was ranked as a “Top VA Loan Originator” by Mortgage Industry Magazine Scotsman Guide.

To serve my clients in better ways, in 2013 I began to originate on my own. With customer service as my focus, I joined Supreme Lending in 2014 to ensure all of clients’ experience went from great to supreme.

With a wide range of experience of helping individuals and families, real estate investors and clients to make home ownership a reality. My expertise ranges from VA loans to conventional, Jumbo, FHA and USDA loan programs and everything in-between.

Today, I proudly carry on a family tradition of military service by serving in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Specialist in the Utah Air National Guard and have deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

I have been presented with an Air Force Achievement Medal, an Outstanding Unit Award and earned an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from the Community College of the Air Force.

I’m married with two kids and enjoy spending time with family and friends, snowboarding, camping and traveling in my spare time. From assessing your credit to opening the doors to your dream home, I am the loan officer to make your home buying experience a supreme one.

REO Lending is the nation’s premier lender for buy and hold investors offering, long-term loans for SFR and commercial rental properties, including vacation rentals.

Vision: Be a leader in defining and expanding the eco-system of investors, tenants and service providers for single-family and small multi-family and mixed-use commercial properties

Mission: Deliver the fastest, simplest and most dependable mortgage financing to enable investors to grow their commercial real estate portfolios, improve cash flow and build wealth

Gabby Letourneau studied Finance at Stetson University and The University of Florida. Gabby has over six years of experience helping people with their financial transactions. At 21, Gabby bought her first home and has converted it into an investment property.

Being a landlord has helped her develop knowledge and insight in homeownership. Along with her personal experiences, Gabby grew up in the real estate world. She knows the processes and procedures. Let Gabby take the stress away.

Whether buying your first house, dream home or investment property, Gabby is here for you. When Gabby is not helping her customers, you can find her riding horses, woodworking and working on craft projects.

Shmuel Shayowitz (NMLS#19871) is a highly regarded Real Estate & Finance Executive, Writer, Speaker, Coach, and Advisor. He is President and Chief Lending Officer of Approved Funding, a privately held national mortgage banker and direct lender.

Shmuel has well over $2 Billion in mortgage origination under management. Shmuel has over twenty years of industry experience, holding numerous licenses and accreditations, including certified mortgage underwriter, licensed real estate agent, residential review appraiser, and real estate investor, to name a few.

Obtaining his real estate license at the age of 18, Shmuel has successfully navigated through many changing markets and business landscapes, making his market insights and experience well coveted within the real estate industry.

Within the mortgage industry, Shmuel has achieved recognition as a Certified Mortgage Advisor, a distinction earned by only the top 1% of the industry. Some of Shmuel’s many awards include Forbes and NJ Monthly Five-Star Mortgage Professional, The Jewish Standard “Mortgage Lender of The Year,” and Most Connected Mortgage Professional, as well as many others.

Shmuel utilizes his passion for education as a contributing writer, industry speaker, coach, and advisory board member. His articles have been published in Entrepreneur Magazine, where he is a featured Leadership Network Contributor.

He is also a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council since 2019. His real estate and financial insights have been featured in CNBC, Forbes, Fox Business, USA Today, The Bergen Record, Realtor.com, TheStreet.Com, Entrepreneur Magazine, and countless mortgage industry publications. Shmuel has been a weekly contributing writer at the Jewish Link, one of the largest Jewish publications, since 2015.

Shmuel resides in Bergen County, New Jersey, with his wife Esther and their five children. They are highly involved in their community and passionate about participating in organizations and services that can benefit from their time and expertise.

Udo Ibe is an experienced Mortgage Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Udo takes the time to help his clients make the best decisions for themselves and their families by simplifying the mortgage process through easy-to-understand education.

As a loan officer at Geneva Financial, Udo works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized lending solutions that fit their unique circumstances.

He is passionate about helping his clients achieve their dreams of homeownership, business ownership, and financial stability. His dedication to providing exceptional service and building long-lasting relationships has earned him a loyal following of satisfied clients.

I have been in the mortgage industry for 8 years as a Mortgage Loan Originator and as a Mortgage Underwriter. I have the unique experience of understanding all sides of a mortgage.

I specialize in finding creative lending solutions for all situations. Whether you are buying your first home or your 50th there is a lending solution out there for you.

CN Property Funding is a full service Commercial Mortgage brokerage firm matching commercial property owners with the best of financing from our lending institution partners. These include Banks, Private Investors as well as Hard Money lenders.

CN Property Funding provides funding for the purchase or refinance of all types of commercial properties including portfolio single family residences, mixed use properties, multifamily residences up to 40 units or more and any other type of commercial real estate.

We assist commercial real estate investors either an individual investor or an LLC in securing the best financing for their project at the best rate, lowest cost and quickest turn time.

We’ve partnered with over 40 hand-selected lenders nationwide and provide our own direct in-house funding to help your business with competitive offers, longer payback periods and varying product types to ensure you qualify for the very best financing available on the market today.

Over the past twenty-five years, I have had the rewarding privilege of originating residential home loans. Whether it comes to a home purchase or a home refinance. I strive to help guide you with the most important investment: your new home.

I understand how important this is to my clients and value prioritizing my clients and their needs. I am passionate about connecting with people and creating lasting relationships, as I believe this only strengthens our experience working together.

I am always honored and humbled to work with new referrals. I specialize in as first time homebuyers and all lending programs including conventional, FHA, USDA, and VA.

Additionally, for the past six years, I have proudly been a Homes for Heroes Lender and am certified as a Veteran Loan Specialist. During this time have helped over 50 families and given back over $25,000!

This allows me a small way to reward those who make our lives better for the services they provide daily; heroes include: Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters, Teachers, Healthcare workers. Novus Home Mortgage is part of a Federally chartered bank Ixonia. As such am able to originate in all states with the exception of AK, MD, and NY.

Outside of the office, I am an avid bowler, sports nut, and motorcyclist. My wonderful wife, Judy, and I have been married for 30 years, and together we have four children, ages 27, 25, 22 and 22.