With more than 27 years of experience in the mortgage industry, I am passionate about helping clients navigate the home financing process with confidence. Originally from Valley Springs, Arkansas, I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have two children who keep life busy and fun.
When I am not working with clients, you can usually find me enjoying the outdoors, camping, hiking, traveling for sports and pageants, or simply spending time with family.
I enjoy working with all types of buyers, but first-time homebuyers hold a special place in my heart. I love helping people understand their finances, explore their options, and feel confident in their home loan decisions. With decades of experience guiding clients through the lending process, I focus on clear communication and making sure every step is smooth from application to closing. My clients know they can count on me to be available, responsive, and fully committed to helping them achieve their homeownership goals.
Lea Ann was great! Very responsive at any time of day for whatever questions we had. Definitely recommend using Lea Ann for all of your lending needs!
Brock G
You guys made the entire process so easy. Lea Ann was extremely helpful and so quick to respond to any questions. Thank you all for everything!!
Nicole T
Great experience working with Leann and her team. They stayed on top of the whole process and we couldn’t be happier.
Mark K
Very informative and excellent customer service.Friendly and very prompt with communications..
Jewel B
Lea Ann and her team are very easy to communicate with. They responded to questions usually within minutes. They kept us updated on progress and made submitting documents through the app very easy
Tyler S
Lea Ann did a fabulous job of communicating with me from start to the end. Her heart is 100% committed to satisfying her customers needs and expectations. She has a wonderful attitude.
Sue B
Lea Ann was very helpful and supportive, especially through the challenges we faced with completing our home purchase.
Donna M
I had an awesome experience working with Lea on my house loan everything was quick, easy and professional. Communication was really good and she was always available to answer my questions.
Summer H
Ms Bryant is the most professional, efficient, and communicative mortgage representative I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I contacted her because a different company was not meeting my needs. I was short on time and needed to find a competent professional quickly. From my first contact with Ms Bryant, to signing the close, she was exceptional! Every question I had was quickly answered. Every issue quickly solved. And if I didn’t understand something, she took the time to explain it so I understood exactly what was occurring. This was my fifth mortgage and by far the best experience I’ve ever had. I will recommend her and use her services again, when needed. She is simply the best.
John H
We had a fantastic experience working with Lea. She was incredibly friendly and always quick to respond whenever we had questions. Lea guided us through the process with professionalism and ease. She was quick and precise on gathering information as well as getting us through the process. She even secured us a better rate than our local bank, which saved us money in the long run. We are so pleased with how everything turned out and we will always go to Lea first in the future.
Collin R
Lea Ann was amazing to work with. Always answered our questions and explained things in a way we could understand. Would use her again.
Robert B
Amazing experience. We bought our first house and LeaAnn was patient and explained everything that we had questions on. I will definitely be using her when/if we buy again.
Taylor B
Leaann Bryant is extraordinary at getting you approved for your dream home within 30 minutes she had us approved and within a month and a half we were moved into our dream home she is incredible incredible and amazing
Jeffrey G
Lea Bryant was FANTASTIC to work with! She made the whole process easy, and was always available when I had questions.
Lauren H
It was a very good experience mostly but frustrating not being able to esign documents .They just would not open up.Le
Cathy C
Leanne was wonderful to work with! She is very knowledgeable and takes the stress out of home buying.
Amy C
Lea Bryant was amazing. No stress, and no hassle process. She took care of everything and was truly a professional! Highly recommend!!!
Vicki J
Everything went great!
Trell T
Everything about the process went great!!Thank you!
Bryan B
Great communication through the whole mortgage process. Very personable and professional
Mark G
Excellent service. Quick with the process! Highly recommend Lea Ann Bryant. She is great to work with and answered all of our questions and concerns!
Amanda G
We were happy with the service we received!
Jessica J
Professionally helped throughout the whole process of purchasing our home. Did a very good job.
Brian H
Everything went smoothly! Very professional.
Kimberly H
It’s was great kept us informed on everything. Quick responses
Jonathan F
It was a great experience overall. Took some time but got the house of our dreams in the end.
Richard A
This was my first home purchase and I’m sure glad I chose Lea Bryant! She was on top of everything from start to finish. Such an amazing person and a true professional. Highly recommend!!!!
Tyler H
Incredibly helpful from the beginning to the end. Answered all my questions clearly and helped every step of the way.
Martin Seth R
We called Lea Ann up without expecting to get approved right away. She had us approved and in our new home within just shy of two months. The process was very simple and she was always there to answer any of our questions. We don’t plan on buying ever again but if we do Lea Ann is the way to go!
Carolyn B
Lea Ann did a great job! Very easy to work with and communicative throughout the process. I highly recommend!!
Joseph W
Lea Ann was very helpful. She gave great advise and she went over all options before we made any decisions. Great communication skills and was always available. I would recommend her to anyone.
Nicole H
Purchasing our home felt a lot like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. My family and I knew it was the perfect place for us, but between a government shutdown causing delays, necessary loan changes, our experience securing a loan was stressful to say the least. Although communication faltered occasionally, Lea Bryant continued to remind us we can trust her to make it happen, and make it happen she did!Lea Bryant proved to us she does not shy away from a tricky situation, and we absolutely appreciate her for it.
Quinton W
Lea Ann was super helpful!!! She made the whole process smooth! Would highly recommend going to her!!
Sully Martinez M
Lea was very professional and went the extra step to make getting a mortgage as pleasurable as possible. She was always in touch keeping me abreast of how the loan was coming along and giving me advice as well. Thank you. Tom
Thomas L
Leann was great!!!
William G
This home went like it was meant to be. Took a very short time. Lea was great to get things done in a timely manner and it was a seamless Job. We would recommend her to everyone. We think they are the best, thank you very much.
Norman A
Walked you through every step. Made the process easy and as stress free as buying a house can be. Comminucate well and will go the extra mile for you. Would definitely use again
Tracy W
Lea Bryant was fantastic! From the first call she was so helpful and informative! Made my home buying process easy. I am so grateful for all the help! I would recommend her to anyone.
Leigh K
We were not familiar with the mortgages process and had many questions. Those questions were handled professionally and we never felt like we were bothering anyone with our questions. It was a very pleasant process
Janice R
Lea Ann and Melody were great and made the whole process seamless. Even when we switched the house we were purchasing at the last minute, they didn't miss a beat.
Richard M
Leann was so helpful & made sure we stayed on track to complete our loan! Definitely recommend!
Jacqueline C
Lea did a fantastic job securing the lowest rate possible for our situation! I would choose this team again without hesitation, and I’ll gladly recommend Lea to anyone needing mortgage financing. She kept us informed every step of the process, always returned our calls, and even sent texts when she wasn’t able to call.
Thomas M
Lea Ann is the best! She’s very knowledgeable of the process and was always happy to answer any questions I had!
Mark K
Customer service was quick and efficient!
Dovie B
LeAnn had great communication with me the entire time. She asked questions that made me feel like she was getting the best loan option for me and my situation.
Nolanna J
I had an amazing experience working with Lea Ann! As a first-time home buyer, the process felt much easier because they guided me through every step and made everything clear. They patiently answered all of my questions, explained things in a way that was easy to understand, and were always fast, reliable, and responsive. Their kindness, experience, and professionalism made a big difference during such an important journey. I truly appreciate all the help and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a mortgage agent!
Kathinalya S
Lea Anne Bryant was amazing to work with! Our home buying process was quick and easy! Would highly recommend to family and friends!
Shelly H
Lea Ann was fantastic and kept us informed every step of the way. Always responsive and eager to help, I’ll absolutely use her services again.
Anthony H
you did Wonderfull
Lonnie K
Helped me get a loan through nontraditional credit sources. Couldn't have gotten it otherwise.
Samuel S
Working with Lea Ann and her team was an amazing experience. She was proactive, responsive, and kept us informed throughout every step of the lending process. Her guidance ensured we had everything needed to meet our closing deadline, and she successfully secured an excellent rate for us. We would confidently recommend Lea Ann to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated lending professional.
Jodie S
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Refinance With Purpose
Every refinance starts with a goal. Whether you want to lower your payment, shorten your term, or access equity, we’ll build a strategy around what matters most to you.
Consolidate Debt
Simplify what you owe. Use your home’s equity to combine high-interest debt into one payment.
Lower Payments
Improve monthly cash flow. Even a small rate adjustment can create savings over time.
Get Cash Out
Access equity with intention. Turn your home’s value into funds for renovations, education, retirement, or financial goals.
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Stabilize your payment. Move from a variable rate to predictable payments built for long-term planning.
Refinance VA Loan
Use a VA refinance program to improve your terms, access cash, or reduce your monthly payment.
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