I began working in the mortgage industry in 1992. My mother had been working at Universal Lending and encouraged me to join this ever-changing industry. After years of working in another field, I had had enough and finally listened to my mother and have been with Universal Lending ever since. I wasn’t always a Mortgage Originator. Initially, I learned files from the inside out as a Processor. After a few years, I was ready for the shift from Processor to Mortgage Originator.
After some time, I realized I wanted to begin my own branch under the Universal Lending umbrella, and so I started Banner Mortgage. With my own branch, I’ve been able to guide the direction of personalized service that often suffers in larger corporations. My experience as a Processor helped me to become thorough as Loan Officer, which ultimately saves my clients and their Realtors time and money. Getting it right the first time, and fully comprehending a borrower’s financials fully ensures I can provide the quality and care to each person I serve. It’s important to me to give the highest quality of service and be a wealth of knowledge to my borrowers to answer all of their questions. So that’s my story!
Banner Mortgage is a registered DBA of Universal Lending Corporation. Lisa Lessard is highly experienced having been in the mortgage industry since 1990, and began her own mortgage lending branch (funded by Universal Lending Corporation) in 2006. Banner Mortgage, Inc. has been specializing in USDA Rural Loans, VA Jumbo Loans, Refinances, and more. We decided to begin the Banner Mortgage dba because of our niche specializations and the customized service we’re able to provide as a boutique mortgage lending firm in Elizabeth, Colorado.
Our Mission: People Helping People Achieve Their Dreams
Service to Customers
It is our sincerest commitment to exceed the expectations of every customer, internal and external. We thrive on the gratitude and energy of ‘raving fans’ who love recommending us to others. We are pleased to serve all communities.
Team Relationships
We trust and respect individual experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives and work hard to be a source of pride to one another. We communicate openly and collaborate proactively to help each other succeed.
Productivity
We deliver extraordinary results by planning carefully, communicating effectively, and working seamlessly as 'one team'. We respect the different departmental priorities and take personal responsibility for the success of one another, as well as ourselves.
Growth and Innovation
Our leadership and competitive advantage rely
on our productive ‘creativity’ and responsible risk-taking. We embrace change, and learn from experience in order to thrive and lead the way.
Reputation
We are known as an indispensable team of knowledgable and caring professionals who have fun and enjoy being useful to others. We are the employer and partner of choice for people who make mortgage financing happen.
Stewardship
We do 'right things right the first time' and are carful stewards of all resources. We operate profitably in order to live up to our values, give back to our communities, and to recognize all team members generously.
Lisa Lessard and Banner Mortgage believe in giving back to the community. Banner Mortgage is committed to donating back through free educational courses, donations, and volunteer opportunities when possible. Banner Mortgage didn’t pop up overnight. We are established in the community, and our neighbors know who we are. We care about Colorado, and we care about doing our part to give back.