Why are we such a great company?
Founded in 2001, Assurance Financial Group was created to service the loan industry a little differently. We support our branches and loan officers with a full service in-house team which offers them the flexibility they need to best serve their territories and customers. Servicing the loan from beginning to end saves the borrower time, and you can trust that when we say we can fund a loan, we do it. We do it with care because we are The People People!
Assurance Financial is an independent, full service residential mortgage banker. Assurance is Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac seller/servicer approved as well as Ginnie Mae issuer approved. We are continuing to grow by adding state licenses throughout the country. We offer a full menu of attractive residential loan products, close loans in our name and retain agency servicing on a growing number of clients.
Our Mission & Vision
We do more than help to buy a home; we serve to create a community.
Across industry channels, cultures, and life stages, we couple technology-focused solutions with superior customer service to provide a seamless and enjoyable home buying experience that exceeds expectations.
Our Core Values
We care. Period. About our local communities, our customers, and our employees.
We are committed to excellence. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations.
We operate with integrity and honesty. We always want to do what is best for the customer.
We’re Different
Unlike large banks that make their customers talk with representatives in several different locations, Assurance Financial handles the entire mortgage process in-house. Also, our state-of-the-art technology allows us to take a full application online, making the process go as smoothly as possible.
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Our History
Awards
A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau
Total Expert Award for “The Tech Trendsetter” in 2022
Top 10 Mortgage Company Winner in Customer Satisfaction in 2021 by Experience.com
National Mortgage News named top 50 “Best Mortgage Companies to Work For” in 2022
Mortgage Executive Magazine named “50 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For” in 2020
Experience.com named “Top Mortgage Company for Customer Satisfaction” in 2019
Business Report named “Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge” 2014-2018
National Mortgage Professional Magazine named “Top Mortgage Employer” in 2017-2018
U.S. Department of Agriculture named “Top Retail Originator of USDA Guaranteed Single-Family Rural Housing Loans in LA” 2014-2016
Department of VA named “Top 300 Lender by Total Volume – Purchase” in 2016
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Leadership
Our C-suite has the ideal mix of industry experience, thought leadership, and compassion.
Kenny Hodges
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Steve Ward
Chief Operating Officer
Chad Hebert, CMB
Chief Financial Officer
Katherine Campbell
Chief Digital OfficerManagement Team
We are proud of the team that serves our employees.
Clavis Smith
Regional Sales Manager East
David Alello
Regional Sales Manager Central
Scott Alexander
Director of Operations
Courtney Henson
Director of Human Resources
Michelle Lanoix
Director of Talent Acquisition
Abby Widmer
Director of Post-Closing
Devin Zito
Director of Information Services & Corporate Counsel
Darrell Bagwell
Director of Centralized Retail
Heather Williams
Operations Supervisor
Maureen Weaver
Underwriting Manager
Scott Hodges
Secondary Manager
Ja'nea Dietrick
Licensing Manager
Shana Cordell
Payroll Manager
Katelyn Hodges
Training and Development Manager
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