Rising Stars: Meet Amanda Perez Abreu

Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Perez Abreu.

Hi Amanda, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story. 
I was born and raised in la Isla del Encanto, my beautiful Puerto Rico. My passion for Mortgages started when I randomly got a job Interview at a Mortgage company that I really didn’t even know I applied to. I worked for that company as a Home Retention Specialist when COVID started. I would help people and assist them with payment arrangements in order to avoid going into Foreclosure. That’s when the spark happened. I ended up moving to North Carolina, and unfortunately, I had to let that opportunity go because I wasn’t able to transfer. Time passed by; I got certified as a Credit Counselor. It’s always been a passion of mine to be able to help people, but I would always think about going back to the Mortgage Industry over and over again; that thought would never leave me alone. Eventually, I started doing my research on how to become a realtor, and somehow, I found information on how to become a Loan Officer instead. Having a background in Finance and Accounting for the past 8 years, this was a better fit for me. I started as a Loan Officer assistant back in 2021, and after 6-7 months, I felt ready to transition to being a Loan Officer. I’m also Bilingual and love serving our Hispanic community. 

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Like everything in general, passion and dedication comes with a price, long day/nights full of nothing but work and sacrifices. At the beginning, I was terrified of my decision due to going through a separation, being in a state completely by myself, and being so new in the industry. Passing my mortgage test and getting Licensed was the “easy” part to this Journey. Today, I can say that no matter how difficult this road has been, I’m glad I took the decision to pursue this path. I have learned so much about myself and Mortgages in general, I had the opportunity to meet AMAZING people that I look up to and grow my passion more and more each day that passes by. 

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a Bilingual Mortgage Loan Officer; I help and guide people achieve their dream of owning a home. Even if most of my transactions are VA, I’m also able to offer FHA, USDA, Conventional, and Non-QM loans, anything my client(s) need. I’m very proud of my dedication, my growth as a professional and as a person, being able to help clients secure the financing they need, ensuring a smooth loan process, always finding a solution, being able to serve our Hispanic community and our Veterans as well. 

What’s next?
My plans for the future involve more self-growth, experiences, and opening my own Brokerage firm or my own business. I will continue to do what I love the most: help and mentor people when it comes to Credit, Finances, and Home Buying process. 

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aperez_997/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078023671257&mibextid=LQQJ4d
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-perez-259568231
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandathelender