Leading Lenders + Spotlights

Leading Lenders, Q4

Each quarter, AHFA recognizes the top loan officers who closed the most deals using our homeownership programs. We greatly appreciate their ongoing support as we work together to reach Alabama home buyers.

1st

Chad Cantrell, Canopy Mortgage, LLC

2nd

Matthew Stringfellow, Trustmark Bank

3rd

Kevin Bader, Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC

Congratulations to these lenders! We appreciate them utilizing our programs to make buying a home more affordable for Alabamians.

- Justin Petrusson, SouthPoint Bank
- Miranda Kelley, Acopia, LLC
- Carson Norman, Stockton Mortgage Corp.
- Lindsey Nance, Movement Mortgage
- Lisa Newton, Lendlo Mortgage
- Shonnie McNeill, Peoples Mortgage
- Alan Easterwood, SouthPoint Bank
- Stephen Segovia, Lendlo Mortgage
- Lisa Newton, Lendlo Mortgage
- Harris Baker, Guild Mortgage
Leading Lender Archive

Lender Spotlights

These spotlights highlight the experiences and successes of various professionals, such as lenders who have excelled in closing loans through AHFA programs and realtors who have made significant contributions to their communities.

Posted on November 18, 2025

Home Begins Here | Sharon Thompson | Lender & Homebuyer Spotlight

Today’s Home Begins Here spotlight is extra special. It’s a story not only about homeownership — but about family, support, and love.

Posted on November 7, 2025

Top 4Q25 Lenders Awarded for Using AHFA Programs

Each quarter, AHFA applauds the individual lenders and the lending company who closed the most loans using the First Step and Step Up programs. These are the winners for the fourth quarter of the 2025 fiscal year.

Posted on September 22, 2025

AHFA Shines a Spotlight on Third Quarter Lending Leaders

Meet the standout individuals recognized for their impact, innovation, and dedication. Watch all three videos to hear their stories, see their work in action, and learn what sets them apart.

Posted on September 8, 2025

Tammy White Lender Spotlight | Academy Mortgage Powered by Guild Mortgage

Join us as we cross the Alabama–Georgia line to meet Tammy White, Academy Mortgage powered by Guild Mortgage.

Posted on July 29, 2025

Husband-Wife Duo Help First-Time Homebuyers with AHFA Programs

Meet Diana and Jason Will—a husband-and-wife team making a big impact in Alabama’s housing market.

Posted on June 2, 2025

AHFA’s Homeownership Expert Spotlight on Dawn Sanders Rines | Processor of the Year 2024

Lights, camera, action! At our recent AHFA luncheon, we rolled out the red carpet for none other than Dawn Rines, who earned the prestigious Processor of the Year 2024 award!

Posted on May 23, 2025

Montgomery’s Ja’Mese Hawkins Named AHFA 2024 Realtor of the Year

We are thrilled to shine a well-deserved spotlight on Ja’mese Hawkins, Associate Broker/Realtor at Garth Realty Group in Montgomery, who has been named AHFA’s 2024 Realtor of the Year!

Posted on May 20, 2025

2024 Leading Lender Company of the Year | Guild Mortgage

Join us as we spotlight Guild Mortgage, AHFA’s 2024 Leading Lender of the Year! This video highlights their outstanding use of AHFA’s homeownership programs to help more Alabamians achieve their dream of owning a home.

Posted on May 20, 2025

Olivia Morton | Leading Edge Real Estate Guntersville

Meet Olivia Morton, a dedicated realtor who’s passionate about helping first-time homebuyers. Olivia has high praise for AHFA’s First Step, Step Up and Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) programs, which she says make homeownership more accessible and affordable for her clients.