Home Loan Experts

Chief Lending Officer - Mortgage

Roman Escobar

VP Home Loan Origination

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

As the Assistant Sales Manager leading the Home Lending RGV team, our goal is to treat you with respect and listen to your home lending needs while presenting suitable options. If the answer is "no" for now, we will walk you through the steps to ensure your homeownership dreams come true.

I believe your time is valuable, and my team is ready to understand and listen to our borrowers' needs. Growing up in Monterrey, Nuevo León, my family's roots have inspired me every day to help my team and others. I am passionate about what I do, and for the past 22 years, I have been dedicated to helping families meet their home lending financial needs.

Are you looking to build your dream home, refinance, improve your home, build a dream pool, find the perfect land, or consolidate debt? Bring your scenarios to us, and we will listen and present options that meet your needs. "There is no better place than a home for our family." If my team is not available, I am always here to help our members.

Assistant Manager Mortgage Sales – Digital

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.

Mortgage Sales Coach – Digital

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.

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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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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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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.

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Ruben Garcia Jr.

I am a native of Corpus Christi, Texas and earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas-San Antonio. With over 11 years of dedicated service, I proudly serve as a valued member of the Rally Credit Union team.

Outside of the office, my greatest joy comes from spending time with my cherished family, including my beautiful wife and three wonderful children. Our shared passion for baseball keeps us active year-round, often found cheering on our two boys from the sidelines. When not at the ball field, you can find me at home, enjoying quality moments with loved ones near the BBQ pit.

Driven by my core values of family and community, I am committed to assisting you through our mortgage process, empowering you to achieve your dream of homeownership. I am dedicated to providing personalized guidance, ensuring your journey is not only successful but also memorable. Let’s work together to turn your aspirations into reality!

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Jonathan A. Sanchez

Born and raised in The Rio Grande Valley, I bring over two decades of experience in the mortgage industry to every client interaction.

As a mortgage loan originator, I am passionate about promoting the American dream of homeownership and helping my local communities. I specialize in home purchase, refinancing, and construction lending. My goal is to understand your needs and provide the knowledge gained through my experience to help you through the loan process, find the terms that are right for your budget, and make sure all the legalities are competently handled so that the closing goes smoothly.

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, looking to trade up, deciding to downsize, or simply wishing for a change, I can help you before you ever make an offer on a property. I can sit down with you and look over your budget, income, and savings, helping you get a clear picture of what type and amount of loan is realistic. There are many factors to consider when getting a home loan; interest rates are only one element of the complete package. I will help you consider all your options so you can concentrate on making the best decision for your needs.

The financial aspects of home buying can be stressful and overwhelming—but they don’t have to be, not with a trained and caring professional like me in your corner. Contact me today at Rally Credit Union and let’s get started making your home-ownership dream come true.

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Karina Vargas

Hi! I’m Karina Vargas. Originally from Mexico, I moved to Southern California and have called the Rio Grande Valley home since July 2012. I’ve been in the banking industry since 2001, specializing in home lending since 2006. Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping many wonderful families achieve their dream of buying or building their forever home.

I’ve built a fulfilling career doing what I love: making homeownership a reality. If you’re looking for someone who will truly listen to your needs, answer your questions, and guide you through the process, I’d be more than happy to assist. Please contact me and allow me to present loan options tailored to you!

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Viviana Ortiz

With over 20 years of mortgage experience, including VA, First-Time Homebuyer, and Conventional lending, I’ve held various roles in the real estate industry. My favorite role by far has been as a Mortgage Loan Specialist. My passion lies in working side by side with our members to help them achieve their real estate goals. I’m here to assist and educate our members every step of the way, ensuring that each transaction is smooth and easy.

My father served over 25 years in the U.S. Army, and I’ve been fortunate to live in different parts of the world. However, I’ve spent most of my life in the Rio Grande Valley and am proud to call Harlingen my home. When I’m not helping our members or serving my community, you can find me at South Padre Island, enjoying dinner and the sunset.