Meet Shawn Rogers, Mortgage Originator in Our Gretna, Louisiana Office
For 13 years now, Shawn Rogers has served as a dedicated Mortgage Loan Originator at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Home Loans’ branch in Gretna, Louisiana. Having spent over two decades in the mortgage loan industry, Shawn is carrying the torch of the family business in a way.
She’s seen a lot of change, had a front seat view of many of her (repeat!) client’s home-buying successes, and has found passion and purpose both inside and outside the office.
A Family Business
Shawn’s ascent into the mortgage business was, at first, a family affair. In the late 1990s, her Aunt well known in her own right in the local New Orleans mortgage industry — was looking for an assistant and an apprentice of sorts to help with her lending work. She asked Shawn if she would be interested.
Shawn started working alongside her Aunt at a time when mortgage rates were in the ‘teens, a wide departure from where rates fall these days, Shawn remembers. She learned the ins and outs of the different types of loan programs and became well-versed in lending requirements as well as in guiding clients through the decision to purchase a home with financing.
Shawn soon developed a passion for educating local first-time homebuyers looking to fulfill their dreams of buying their first home.
Partnering with Clients
Today, in Shawn’s work with Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Home Loans, she strives to educate her clients as well as partner with them, guiding them with a helping hand through their mortgage decisions. She works with all types of loans including:
• FHA
• Conventional
• VA Loans
• New Construction Loans
• 203K Loans
“Loans have really changed over the years,” Shawn explains. “You used to have one niche and stick with it, but now there are so many variations in the products, I work with them all.”
Even more amazing is that Shawn’s drive to educate and become an ally to clients goes even further into the Greater New Orleans community.
A Heart to Teach Clients and Help Them Build home home equity
For many years, Shawn has held first-time home-buyer classes in partnership with various New Orleans housing agencies and in general across the metro area. She also works closely with local realtors to educate them on loan options for clients in a range of financial stages, from home-buying to purchasing investment properties.
“I have a passion for educating my clients and sharing what I know about homeownership,” Shawn says.
Pastoring and Leadership
Outside of the office, Shawn’s dedication to helping her community doesn’t stop. She’s a Pastor, alongside her husband, serving a homegrown non-denominational congregation they founded and grew together.
Among the many activities she spearheads at her church, she leads a women’s worship group and has organized a leadership development series. Both programs aimed to inspire women to find and fulfill their God-given purpose.
What’s more, earlier this year, Shawn launched a podcast.
It’s a weekly listen in which she discusses motivation, inspiration and success strategies to invest in and grow your spiritual life. It’s yet another way Shawn hopes to inspire the people around her.
Among so many other projects keeping her busy and involved in her community — she’s also a Board Member for a local charter school system too! — Shawn is a Mom.
She and her husband have a blended family of five fantastic kids ranging in age from 14 to 45.
Looking to Fulfill A Dream of Homeownership?
Shawn Rogers is ready to partner with you to help you fulfill your dream of home-ownership. Contact Shawn anytime!