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One team, together in Gadsden, serving borrowers across Alabama. Find the guidance you need by language or specialty, with direct contact details and individual NMLS identifiers.
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CEO / Owner
NMLS #204660Rod has worked in lending since 1985 and co-founded First Equity with Susan in 1987. He leads the company with a focus on accountable decisions, borrower privacy, and the long relationships that come from serving the same communities for decades.
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NMLS #204658Susan co-founded First Equity in 1987 after studying Marketing at Jacksonville State University. As president, she brings practical guidance and steady care to borrowers, including people buying a home for the first time.
View profileMortgage Loan Originator
NMLS #1100958Laura brings more than 15 years of lending experience to first-time buyers, homeowners, and investors. Her program experience includes conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, down payment assistance, 203(k), HomeStyle, jumbo, investment, and Non-QM financing.
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NMLS #2397796Trey helps borrowers move from early questions to a well-prepared closing. As part of the second generation working in the family company, he pairs direct communication with the local accountability First Equity was built on.
View profileMortgage Loan Originator / Sales
NMLS #1738702Amber focuses on down payment assistance and first-time buyer guidance. Real estate partners value her team’s product knowledge, communication, and work toward a smooth, timely closing.
View profileLoan Officer
NMLS #2336964Jennifer works directly with Alabama borrowers to understand their goals, organize the loan process, and keep communication clear from the first conversation through closing.
View profileBilingual Loan Officer
NMLS #1389055Shonda provides mortgage guidance in English and Spanish. She helps borrowers understand their choices, documents, and next steps in the language that makes the process clearest for them.
View profileMortgage Loan Originator
NMLS #405442Laura serves Alabama borrowers with direct, professional mortgage guidance. She helps clients understand the available path and what is needed to move a file forward.
View profileMortgage Loan Originator / Sales
NMLS #1897061Jeff works with buyers, homeowners, and referral partners across Alabama. His role centers on responsive communication and helping clients identify a practical financing path.
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