Home Loan Experts

Chief Lending Officer - Mortgage

Roman Escobar

VP Mortgage Origination

Jamie N. Aguilar

VP Mortgage Operation

Marc Hofhiens

AVP Mortgage Origination–RGV

Norma Jean Justance

Home Loan Expert

Alice Bustos

Originally from the Chicago suburbs, I’ve lived in the Rio Grande Valley for over 20 years. I’ve been in banking for over 20 years and have over 10 years’ experience in lending. I started working for NavyArmy in July 2019 and it’s an honor to work for a great company and help our members with purchasing their home. It brings me joy to see our members happy.

Home Loan Expert

Brooke Hinojosa

I am a South Texas native with over 10 years of lending experience. I enjoy spending my time hosting family barbecues, trying out different coffee shops and watching my kids play their favorite sports. I chose to be a lender because I have a strong passion for helping people achieve their financial goals and maintaining financial wellness. Helping people realize their dreams are within reach creates happiness for me.

Home Loan Expert

Debra Rangel

From the moment I bought my first home, I fell in love with the buying process. My loan officer made the experience so pleasant that I changed my career path. I have over 17 years of consumer lending and two years in real estate lending. My focus is to fulfill your expectations and to provide excellent service while I help your dreams come true.

Assistant Manager Mortgage Sales Coastal Bend

Jennifer Martinez

I was born and raised in the beautiful city by the bay, Corpus Christi. I’m married with four children and my family is my drive for making a difference in people’s lives. I have been assisting families achieve their home loan goals for the last 13 years.  It has been my true passion and joy.

I am blessed to lead the Coastal Bend Mortgage Loan Origination Team.  Together we are here to serve our community by offering the American Dream of home ownership to all.  My Team and I strive to make the home loan experience personalized and simple, and we would love to assist you and your loved ones.

Mortgage Sales Coach

Maria Guerrero

I was born in Mexico, but Corpus Christi has been home for over 38 years. Family is extremely important to me, and I enjoy spending time with them. I have been in the mortgage industry for over 15 years. I pride myself in exceeding members’ expectations by maintaining close member contact throughout the loan process. Every borrower has different needs and I will work to create an environment of understanding and confidence.

Assistant Manager Mortgage Sales RGV

Rosavela “Rosie” Zuniga

My name is Rosie Zuniga, Assistant Mortgage Sales Manager. I have been in the mortgage industry for the past 21 years and started my career in the Coastal Bend area as a realtor in 2001. I transitioned to the mortgage lending industry in 2002, and just recently took on the role of Mortgage Sales Coach. For 2021, I was very blessed to help 183 families, with a little over 29 million in loans to lend.

I am very excited to relocate to the Valley as an Assistant Mortgage Sales Manager for the McAllen, Mission, Edinburg, Weslaco, Brownsville, and Edinburg Area. My goal is to always help my members thru active listening while providing multiple options to meet their financial goals and needs.

With passion, enthusiasms, satisfaction for what I do and with a great team we will be ready to deliver a simplified mortgage experience to our members. A little about me- I love my kids, music, outdoors and to travel.

Home Loan Expert

Samantha “Gina” Boerjan

I have been with NavyArmy for over 16 years and I’m a certified Residential Mortgage Underwriter. I have several years of consumer and real estate lending experience. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing, it’s important to have a dedicated professional to help you analyze your financing options and make sure everything goes smoothly. As your Home Loan Expert, I will ensure you get the mortgage that is right for you.

Mortgage Sales Coach

Brenda Ann Davila

I have over 20 years in Mortgage Lending. I take pride in providing my expertise & professionalism when working with each member to achieve their goal of homeownership. I’m passionate about my career, which has now transitioned into my role as a Mortgage Sales Coach. Whether you are looking to purchase your first home or ready to build your forever home, our team is dedicated to helping you meet your financial goals. We understand the commitment the homebuying process entails and we are here to assist you every step of the way. We look forward to being a part of your home buying story!

Home Loan Expert

Alyssa Potter

Born and raised in McAllen, Texas, the RGV has always been special in my heart. I have 9 years banking experience, 6 of which have been in consumer lending with Navy Army. My lending background has brought me plenty of joy helping my members meet their financial goals. As your Mortgage Loan Originator, I will be dedicated to your financial success and walk you through every step of achieving the American dream.

Home Loan Expert

Priscilla B. Verastiqui

As the daughter of an entrepreneur and conscientious parents, I understand the value of hard work and determination. With over 17 years at NavyArmy, I specialize in Real Estate, Member Service, Consumer Lending, Training, and Information Technology. When not busy meeting homeowners’ financial needs, I love spending time with my family, friends and volunteering in the community. I am committed to assisting you through every stage of the loan application lifecycle. Let me help you make one of the best decisions of your life.

Home Loan Expert

Linda Rosas

I was born and raised in Corpus Christi, TX. I have been in consumer lending since 2002 and I absolutely love serving South Texans with their financial needs. I am a mother of two young men who I’ve taught to have strong values of hard-work, dedication and excellence. I joined the credit union in May 2021, and I am excited to be here. Call me when you are ready to purchase, build or refinance your next home.

Home Loan Expert

Michael J. Villarreal

Born and raised in McAllen, Texas, I enjoy family time and cookouts. My wife and I have three children that make us very proud. Family is everything to me. I have been assisting families achieve their financial goals and dreams since 2005. I will guide you through our mortgage products and if you are in the market for a home, I’ll make the buying process simple and personalized to you. I look forward to meeting you!

Home Loan Expert

Evelyn Garcia

I am a Corpus Christi native with over 7 years of experience with the credit union. The home loan process can be intimidating, but everyone has the right to attain the American dream. My goal is to advocate for you and make buying, selling, or refinancing as easy as possible. It would be my privilege to assist you with your real estate needs. When not working I enjoy time with family and friends, reading, poker nights, artwork and more.

Home Loan Expert

Marissa Garcia

Building genuine relationships is my priority. I strive to exceed your expectations in every way! In regard to business, I believe in meeting the needs of my borrowers, being transparent and open, and ensuring the overall process is easy and seamless as possible! My experience and knowledge of the various loan programs we offer allows me to put you in the product that best fits your needs! To ensure best level of service I will personally guide you through every step of the process!
When not assisting borrowers, I love to spend quality family time and work on house projects! Now let’s work on getting you into your dream home!!

Home Loan Expert

Miguel A. Urie

Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, I’m proud to be part of this diverse and cultural community. With over a decade of banking experience in retail and credit, I work to educate and advocate for those I serve. I’m grateful for the opportunity to guide members to purchasing or building their DREAM home. As your Mortgage Loan Originator, I will work toward an affordable loan payment for your DREAM home that is ideal for your budget while offering you an exceptional mortgage experience.

Home Loan Expert

Renee W. Solomon

With 28 years of experience in the banking industry, her experience includes loan origination, processing, and underwriting of residential real estate. She has held various roles in banking including, Senior Personal Banker, Residential Real Estate Originator, financial Sales, and Commercial/Private Banking. Renee also has experience in the Medical Industry in Physician Management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Florida State University with a Minor in Sociology. Her quick intellect, innovative mind, and high standards of service enable her to build relationships with clients from a variety of backgrounds. Renee takes pride in providing exceptional customer service.

Renee resides in Corpus Christi and is committed to helping the local community. She serves as Executive President for the Jewish Community Center of Corpus Christi and JCC Pre-School. Renee takes pride in being a member of the Junior League of Corpus Christi. Renee has two Calico Persian Cats that are her fur babies.

Home Loan Expert

Araceli G. Hernandez

I am Valley girl, born and raised in Edinburg, Texas. I’m the mother of three beautiful girls. My hobbies include reading and spending time with family.

I started my banking career in 2007 and have been happily assisting RGV families achieve their goals of home ownership for the last 8 years. I am beyond excited to join the NavyArmy Home Loan Team, and I can’t wait to help you achieve your financial home goals. Applying for a home loan may be stressful for some, but rest assured I will be there for you and your family every step of the way. I look forward to helping you with your first home purchase, vacation home purchase, the construction of your home, a refinance, or a home equity loan. I’ll be waiting for you at our Shary branch in Mission, Texas. See you soon.

Home Loan Expert

Abraham Acevedo

I am honored to be a Home Loan Expert for the largest credit union in South Texas.  We take pride in our core values and that’s what sets us apart from any other financial institution.  My primary objective will be to guide, educate and advocate for you throughout your home loan journey.  I will utilize my 15 years of experience ranging from operations, consumer lending and real estate to provide the best solution and service to you.  Born and raised in South Texas, I’m very familiar with our culture and beliefs and will strive to provide you with a simple and personalized mortgage experience.  When I’m not servicing the fine folks of Texas, I’m spending time with my wonderful family enjoying the outdoors.  I look forward to serving you, let’s get started!

Home Loan Expert

Jeannie Carrero

Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas,  I enjoy spending time with my family and being part of my community.  I have been in banking for over 13 years and in consumer lending for five years.  I have found so much joy in life by helping my members meet their financial goals.  As your Home Loan Expert, I will be dedicated to your financial success and walk you through every step of achieving the American dream.

Home Loan Expert

Mattea A. Rodriguez

Helping people has always been a very big passion of mine. Being a loan originator, to me, is just that. My number one priority is helping homebuyers and current homeowners navigate the home loan process with confidence, clear communication, and personal attention. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases one can make, and my goal is to make this process as easy as possible for you. Whether you’re a looking for a new home or you’re a current homeowner, I’m here to guide you every step of the way!

In my free time, I enjoy traveling to new places and spending time with my husband and fur baby. I graduated from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi with a degree in Business Finance. I will use this experience to ensure you’re making the best decision possible for you and your family.

I would love to be your first-choice lender to assist you in making your “dream home” a reality. Let’s get started!

Mortgage Loan Originator II

Laura Ruth Avendano

I’ve been in the financial institution industry for over 7 years now. I’m committed to helping and serving my members achieve their financial needs and goals. Apart from my career, family is the most important thing in my life. As your Home Loan Originator, I will treat you like family and make your experience as smooth as possible. Whether it’s purchasing a home, construction, home equity, or refinance it will be my greatest pleasure working with you.

Mortgage Loan Originator II

Veronica Macias

I was born in Lubbock, Texas and raised in Corpus Christi. After working in customer service for many years, I stumbled into lending in 2009 and I knew that I had found my passion! I love to see people get approved for their loans. Having someone who loves their job will prove beneficial for you and make your home buying experience go smoothly. My personal beliefs will drive me to work hard for you. I look forward to helping you!