Top lender in Maryland Rebecca Stevenson Douglas of Motto Mortgage Preferred in Maryland has built a successful career as a loan originator by combining her professionalism and diligence with an unparalleled dedication to client and agent education. “I love being able to make the whole process better for everyone involved. This can be a difficult experience if you’re not working with people who are willing to answer questions no matter what time you’re calling, explain documents and estimates, and just generally go the extra mile. Mortgage is a quirky business,and trying to make it a pleasant experience for everyone brings me tremendous joy.”

Rebecca had a successful career running an international consulting firm focused around thoroughbred horseracing, but after 25+ years, transitioned to the nonprofit sector where she was recruited by one of her board members to make the leap. “I was working as the Operations Manager for a nonprofit leadership organization in Southern Maryland,” she recalls, “and one of the board members was a mortgage loan originator – he had asked me for quite some time to come and work for the company. His original intent was for me to become a processor, because of my organization and communication skills, but when I sat down with the company the only position they had available was as a loan originator. That’s how this all got started!”

Since becoming fully licensed in July of 2017, Rebecca has steadily built a book of business that is now over ninety percent referral clients. Her candor and willingness to share her knowledge and personal experiences have made her a reliable resource for agents in Maryland, Florida, and Virginia. “Several years back, after refinancing our own home, I was left feeling there has to be a better way, and started building my own approach. I told myself: ‘I’m going to do this in a way that’s transparent and not salesy – more like a financial advisor than anything.’” This tried-and-true framework landed her a position as Vice President and Senior Loan Officer at Motto Mortgage Preferred when they opened their doors in November of 2021. She is experienced with a variety of loans, including FHA, USDA, and conventional; with a considerable portion of her work serving our veterans in the Southern Maryland region with VA loans. Despite Motto being a relatively new establishment, Rebecca still managed to clear forty-five loans over the course of the year, with nine of them closing in December.

With her position cemented in the industry, Rebecca is excited to continue her growth alongside her most trusted ally and transaction coordinator: her daughter! “I’ve gotten her into it – she’s twenty-five, and she’s learning and growing along with me. We’re excited to build out our family run unit, and for 2023 we’re focusing on how to structure a team to help more clients and agents. We plan to focus on agent education and helping them be as successful as possible – our LO’s are teaching two classes at an expo next week with about one hundred agents!”

In addition to connecting with her colleagues, Rebecca and Motto Mortgage Preferred support the extended neighborhood, and she’s particularly proud of Motto’s Mission Against Hunger. “I previously worked with the Center for Children, and now we are actively involved with Farming for Hunger and the food pantries in the tri-county area. We volunteered at a bike ride to end hunger last year, and now that we’re structured and rolling, we’re looking to dig a whole lot deeper into our community.”

To learn more about top lender in Maryland Rebecca Stevenson Douglas, email Rebecca.Douglas@mottomortgage.com or call 301-481-5202.

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