Home Loan Experts

Chief Lending Officer - Mortgage

Roman Escobar

AVP Mortgage Origination–RGV

Norma Jean Justance

Home Loan Expert

Brooke Cruz

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.

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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 C. 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.

Mortgage Sales Coach

Samantha “Gina” Boerjan

I have been with Rally 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.

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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 Rally. 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.

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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 Rally, 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.

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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.

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Evelyn E. 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!!

Mortgage Sales Coach

Miguel A. Urie

My roots run deep within the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, I’m proud to be a part of this incredible community filled with diversity and beautiful cultures. For over a decade, I have contributed to many financial successes by educating and advocating those I serve. I’m grateful for the opportunity to guide members, helping them achieve their goals of purchasing or building their DREAM home while finding ways to save them money. Transitioning from a Mortgage Loan Originator II to a Mortgage Sales Coach, my team will continue our dedication to finding you the best options to turn your future DREAM home into a REALITY while offering you an exceptional mortgage experience.

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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!

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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.

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Evelin Y. Villarreal

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I proudly hail from Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, where my roots run deep. Four years ago, I embarked on a transformative journey from the Rio Grande Valley to Corpus Christi, fueled by the burning desire to chase my dreams and carve out a brighter future for my family.

Armed with over a decade of lending expertise, I am committed to addressing the distinctive needs of my clients through unparalleled communication and personalized service. My proficiency in both English and Spanish allows me to advocate for and guide my members through the diverse array of available options, ensuring they discover solutions that align seamlessly with their present and future financial goals.

It would be a privilege to lend a helping hand to you and your loved ones, transforming your aspirations into tangible realities. I'm eagerly looking forward to meeting you!

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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.

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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!

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Dalia Serna

Being the daughter of Mexican American migrant workers has taught me that hard work does pay off. I watched my parents buy their first home and eventually build their DREAM home. Family is very important to me. Making them proud is what motivates me to help as many families as I can.  

I fell in love with real estate in 2019. After 10 years in the financial industry, I finally found my WHY! Helping people achieve their dreams has become my passion. I’m here for you, and happy to help! 

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Rosalind "Rose" Lopez

With 12 years of lending experience, I prioritize trust, transparency, and open communication to build strong borrower relationships. Committed to delivering a seamless experience, my passion lies in helping individuals and families achieve homeownership dreams. Whether it's a home purchase, construction project, capitalizing on your equity, or refinance, I'm dedicated to understanding your needs and long-term goals. I would be honored to work with you on your financial journey.

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Aida Villalobos

Born in Monterrey, Mexico, and proudly raised in The Rio Grande Valley, I have been in the lending industry for over 13 years and am now honored to be part of Rally Credit Union Home Lending Team.

As your Mortgage Loan Originator, my priority is to make your journey to Home Ownership simple and personalized, while providing you with all the available options and benefits that fit your financial needs of today and tomorrow.  Whether it is Purchase, Refinancing, Home Equity, Land Purchase, or Building your Dream Home, I am the trained and caring professional who will be by your side every step of this very important milestone.

It’ll be a pleasure to have the opportunity to help you and your loved ones make this Dream a Reality.

Let’s get started!

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Linsey Barron

I was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, but Corpus Christi has been my home for the last 12 years. I have two beautiful children, and my family means the world to me. They are the reason for my dedication, hard work, and success, as I hope to instill these values in them as they grow into adulthood.

My journey in the financial industry began 10 years ago, and I have never looked back. I knew this was the right career choice for me because of the fulfillment I experience each time I make a difference in someone’s life. It is incredibly rewarding to help my clients achieve their financial goals. Building genuine relationships with each client is important to me, and I strive to remain transparent throughout the entire process.

While the home loan process may seem overwhelming to some, my priority is to ensure that my members feel at ease from the beginning to the end of the transaction.

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Louisa J. Barajas

Texas-born with deep Mexican roots, I proudly embrace both my Southern heritage and diverse background. As a devoted Army wife and mother of two, family and community are at the core of my values. Whether cheering at the ball fields, enjoying lake gatherings, or savoring weekend BBQs with loved ones, creating memories is what I cherish most.

In my career, I've had the privilege of continually enhancing my lending expertise, dedicated to guiding you through every step of the mortgage process. Let's work together to turn your homeownership dreams into reality, with personalized attention, unwavering support, and a commitment to making your journey smooth and successful.