Hometown Mortgage hires Luker as Regional Director, Mortgage Originations
Hometown Mortgage, a division of bankESB, recently announced that Maria Luker (NMLS#: 29352) was hired as regional director, mortgage originations.
Luker, of North Reading, has nearly 30 years of experience and is listed on MassHousing.com as the No. 1 mortgage lender for Middlesex, Essex, and Norfolk counties in Massachusetts. She was also named as one of the Top HFA Advantage Loan Officers in Freddie Mac’s Eastern Region. Luker has demonstrated success in lending throughout her career, specifically for the affordable housing market, first-time homebuyers, veterans, and FHA markets.
In her new role, her goal is to simplify the mortgage process, and make the home loan experience easy to navigate from application to closing. She brings an extensive background of educating her customers throughout the entire mortgage transaction, so they fully understand their options and feel comfortable with their chosen loan program. Her passion and commitment to her clients make her a stand-out in an ever-changing industry.
Luker earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. She made the move from a career in copier sales to mortgage lending after encouragement from clients. “My transition to mortgage lending was serendipitous,” said Luker. “I always liked real estate, and with my background in finance, it was a great fit.”
“I like to approach business by making it fun and easy, and I stay driven to get it done,” she continued. “My clients say I am helpful, always available, and am happy to help them understand the process.”
Ryan Kirwin, executive vice president of residential lending at Hometown Mortgage, commented on the hire. “Maria brings years of experience helping first-time home buyers unlock their potential in their search for the American dream of home ownership. She has an unbelievable talent for identifying the best programs available to get borrowers qualified. She will be even more productive with access to Hometown Mortgage’s suite of flexible lending programs. We could not be more excited about welcoming Maria to our team.”
