Our Team
Meet our dedicated Loan Officers
For a better mortgage experience with First National Bank of America, please select your designated loan officer to proceed
Brian Reeder
RESIDENTIAL LOAN MANAGER
With over 20 years of experience building teams and coaching them to succeed, I’m excited to utilize my 8 years of expertise in the financial industry to lead our retail mortgage division to open doors to home-ownership to the under-served borrower. I’m passionate about developing a team of people to guide our clients to accomplish their goals by capitalizing on our niche programs while providing exceptional service.
Kassandra Bellingar
My career in the mortgage industry began in 2015 with FNBA where I have gained unmeasurable experience and knowledge, specializing in Non-QM lending. From first time home buyers, ITIN borrowers, Self-employed individuals and everyone in between, our unique loan programs allow me the incredible opportunity to work with people nationwide, to secure financing for a new home. When you become my client, we will work side by side throughout the entire loan process and you will always know what’s next. I can’t wait to help you on your journey to home ownership!
Stephanie Brown
I am passionate about helping people achieve their goals. FNBA has programs that have allowed me to help hundreds of self-employed, ITIN and credit event borrowers. With FNBA’s special programs I can be creative in how
I originate. I have a 90% loan approval rating as a result of my efforts.
I pride myself in communicating with honesty, respect and clarity to everyone I serve. My work ethic and understanding of the process makes for a smooth process and quick closing times.
I promise to go the extra mile to help you and your family realize your dream of home ownership and accomplish your goal of financing your home.
John Layman
I have worked in the mortgage industry for ten years. I bring a passion to work that comes from the fact that I truly enjoy listening to peoples stories and then helping them accomplish their desire of home ownership. I am very skilled at recognizing a person’s unique situation and matching them up with the mortgage that works best for them. I am continuously looking for ways to improve the way that I do business that gives my clients confidence in their goals.
Everett Hurt
I’ve been originating mortgages since 2008 dealing with a broad range of products from FHA, VA, to Conventional and everything in between. I have an extensive knowledge of the industry and I’m also a real estate investor in my local community so I understand the general obstacles of being a business owner as well as the fears of being a first time homebuyer; I’ve been in those shoes personally and I “get it”. My goal is to educate my borrowers and make a huge process feel a lot less stressful from start to finish. At FNBA we have the tools and the talent to get the job done!
Maria Moritz
Soy originaria de Brasil y disfruto comunicarme con nuestros clientes en inglés, portugués o español. Hace un par de años, la vida me trajo a los Estados Unidos. La transición de Brasil a los Estados Unidos no siempre ha sido fácil, sin embargo, como sorpresa agradable, encontré mi nueva pasión en First National Bank of America. En mi trabajo con FNBA, coordino mis experiencias de vida, habilidades lingüísticas y conocimientos de préstamos hipotecarios para brindar claridad y agregar simplicidad al proceso de obtener un préstamo hipotecario. Tengo la habilidad de escuchar las inquietudes y dudas de nuestros clientes, brindar soluciones y ayudarles para abrir las puertas de su nuevo hogar. Al trabajar juntos, estoy segura de que FNBA puede convertirse en la misma sorpresa agradable para usted, como lo ha sido para mí.
Originally from Brazil, I enjoy communicating with clients in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. A few years ago, life brought me to the USA. The transition from Brazil to the US has not always been easy. However, as a pleasant surprise, I found my new passion at First National Bank of America. With FNBA, I use my life experiences, language skills, and mortgage expertise to provide clarity and add simplicity to the mortgage process. I have the opportunity to hear our clients' concerns and doubts, provide solutions, and help open doors to homeownership. Working together, I am confident FNBA can be the same pleasant surprise for you, that it was for me.
Steven Van Nada
As a Non-QM Loan Officer, I take great pride in knowing that I can get people approved when loan officers in the traditional lending space can’t or won’t. At FNBA, I am able to use my multi-cultural experience and language skills to help make the mortgage process as clear and simple as possible for my clients. With half of my family being from Mexico, I have had unique experiences that allow me to understand the many challenges involved in establishing life in a new country and the anxiety of communicating in a second language. These life experiences make it so I am able to specialize in helping ITIN and self-employed borrowers obtain the financing they need to purchase a home. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, ready to provide the best mortgage experience possible! Whether it be your first home purchase or a process you are already familiar with, I look forward to helping you accomplish your homeownership goals!
Me especializo en ayudar ITIN y trabajadores independientes. Disfruto ayudar a nuevos compradores en español y en Inglés. La mitad de mi familia es de Mexico y entiendo perfectamente los retos al establecer una nueva vida en un nuevo país y la ansiedad y estrés al comunicarse en otro idioma. Mi experiencia multicultural y mis habilidades lingüísticas me permiten realizar el proceso de manera clara y simple. En conjunto con el conocimiento y la experiencia de mis compañeros de trabajo proveemos la mejor atención a nuestros clientes. Si es su primera compra o si ya conoce el proceso de hipoteca, me gustaría brindarle ayuda para conseguir la casa de sus sueños.
Ian Gekeler
After I obtained my Master’s Degree in Finance from the University of Michigan, I began pursuing my passion at First National Bank of America as a residential loan officer. I specialize in helping the underserved buyer obtain financing when other lenders turn them away. When you work with me, you can expect timely communication, ease of service, transparency and dedication. I pride myself on educating throughout your homeownership journey and making the mortgage process as simple as possible. I look forward to opening the door to homeownership with you and growing your wealth in real estate.