Have you met your Mortgage Loan Officer?
Lucy Chellis
Senior Mortgage Loan Officer
Lucy Chellis, with more than 5 years aiding homebuyers and members of the real estate community, is the perfect person to assist you with your home financing experience. Her friendly and helpful nature is only outweighed by her knowledge of the mortgage industry. Lucy's many satisfied members confirm her excellence and profess their trust in her abilities by consistently referring her to their friends and families.
Working with Lucy promises to be a pleasurable experience for both Achieva's valued members as well as our partners in the real estate community. Lucy's professionalism is second to none and she will strive to meet your needs and enhance your experience with Achieva Credit Union. Allow Lucy the chance to make you glad you have chosen Achieva for all your financing needs.
Call Lucy at (727) 431-7413
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Carol Hill
Mortgage Loan Officer
Carol Hill began her career with Achieva Credit Union in 1998 and has served members in several capacities, including: Member Services, Lending, Training, and as a Mortgage Loan Officer. She finds that assisting members with their financial needs is extremely rewarding, for example witnessing a buyer receive the keys to their new home. Carol guides members step-by-step through the entire re-financing process, so that the member is at ease and also on the track to achieve a healthier financial position.
Carol enjoys sharing her expertise by assisting members achieve their financial goals. She understands that buying or refinancing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions that you will make in your lifetime. She is here to answer your questions, and share knowledge and resources that will allow you to make informed decisions with confidence.
Carol is committed to helping you find a home loan that is right for you.
Call Carol at (727) 431-7353
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Keith Louderback
Senior Mortgage Loan Officer
Originally from the Baltimore / Washington DC area of Maryland, Keith Louderback recently became a resident of Florida. Keith moved here from Columbus, Ohio in October 2010 to work for Achieva Credit Union. He began his mortgage career over 13 years ago as a Mortgage processor, which provided an excellent foundation to move to the production side as a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer.
Keith started his credit union lending career with one of the largest credit unions in Baltimore, Maryland in 2003. He was instrumental in helping the credit union exceed their goals for mortgage lending. Keith was relocated to Columbus, Ohio where he worked with numerous credit unions in the area helping them to meet and exceed their real estate lending goals by providing more opportunities with FHA, VA, and Down Payment Assistance mortgage loans.
Keith was offered the position with Achieva Credit Union because of his ability to put the members' needs first, and his understanding of exceptional member service. Keith's extensive knowledge of underwriting and the mortgage process is why he is successful at meeting the specific needs of members. His experience ranges from FHA 203K to the Jumbo Loan.
Call Keith at either (941) 907-4816 or (727) 431-7415 for whatever your financing needs may be.
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Sheri Merrifield
Mortgage Sales Production Manager
Sheri Merrifield has more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry; making her an invaluable asset, not only to the valued homebuyer, but to our partners in the real estate community. Her attention to detail and dedication to counseling members in all aspects of the home financing process is why Sheri continues to receive high ratings from everyone she interacts with. With Sheri as your guide, you can feel assured that someone is in your corner through your entire lending experience; from that first visit or phone call to Achieva Credit Union, right through to your closing and turning the key on your new front door.
Sheri also dedicates a significant amount of volunteer time to the community by empowering members through knowledge at Achieva's Member Seminar Series, teaching elementary school children about the importance of money management, as well as serving on the board of such not-for-profit organizations as the Community Service Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the statewide CUREN chapter. Please let Sheri use her knowledge and passion to make your experience with Achieva Credit Union as enjoyable as it is professional.
Call Sheri at (727) 431-7410
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Kim Phillips
Mortgage Loan Officer
Kim has been in the banking and mortgage industry for 10 years. In today's market, it is very important to work with an experienced professional that you can trust and is qualified to effectively help you obtain the right loan product. Kim is that person! Her strong commitment to customer service, along with her thorough product knowledge, will make your loan process a very pleasant experience.
Kim is very involved in her local community. She is the Chair of the Venice Area Young Professionals, a Venice Area Chamber of Commerce board member, and a member of the Sertoma Club of Venice and Venice Area Board of Realtors.
If you are looking for a dedicated mortgage professional that truly cares about making your experience the best it can be, then give Kim a call!
Call Kim at (941) 907-4006
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Victoria Prast
Vice President Real Estate Lending
A Tampa Native with over 25 years in the Mortgage Industry whose strengths are in developing personnel to deliver service which exceed expectations. Victoria has managed operations on a national basis and has extension experience from origination through servicing. This experience has allowed Achieva Credit Union to expand their product offering to include FHA, VA, and local servicing of their 30 year fixed rate loans.
Victoria's roots are deep in educational support - her family donated the lumber for the "Little Red School House" located in Citrus Park, and her daughter works for the Hillsborough County School Board as a District Resource Teacher. Education is the foundation for which Achieva was built and I believe it is the foundation that helps each of us Achieve our Dreams.
Call Victoria at (727) 431-7414
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