Mortgage Advisor

Leslie Cortese

Mortgage Advisor NMLS# 1956779 Licensed in FL and TX

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5.0
(4 reviews)
(832) 884-7738 leslie.cortese@preferredrate.com

1000 Gattis School Rd., Suite 920
Round Rock, TX 78664
Branch License #2329276

About Leslie Cortese

Your mortgage is personal, and I understand that.

Mom, Animal Lover, Mortgage Professional, Human Rights Activist, Music Freak, Football fan, Texan. Need I say more? Being your Mortgage professional of choice is not something that I take lightly. Having devoted the last 16 years to the Real Estate industry, I have gained priceless knowledge that continues to grow daily. I understand the importance of leading by example. My knowledge, character, loyalty, and reliability are but a few reasons I have attained such success in my career. Being very family-oriented, I value every moment and memory forged with my close friends and family. I enjoy spending time fishing, camping, traveling, and simply enjoying life to the fullest. Mom, Animal Lover, Mortgage Professional, Human Rights Activist, Music Freak, Football fan, Texan. Need I say more? Being your Mortgage professional of choice is not something that I take lightly. Having devoted the last 16 years to the Real Estate industry, I have gained priceless knowledge that continues to grow daily. I understand the importance of leading by example. My knowledge, character, loyalty, and reliability are but a few reasons I have attained such success in my career. Being very family-oriented, I value every moment and memory forged with my close friends and family. I enjoy spending time fishing, camping, traveling, and simply enjoying life to the fullest.

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We keep the mortgage process easy

Buying a new home can feel like everything at once: Exciting, overwhelming, stressful, and even emotionally taxing.

Whether this is your first home, your next home, or you’re thinking about refinancing, we’re ready to walk with you every step of the way.

  • Step 1 Connect with a Loan Expert

  • Step 2 Get Pre-Approved

  • Step 3 Make Offers

  • Step 4 Lock in your Preferred Rate

  • Step 5 Move in to your new home

  • Step 1 Connect with a Loan Expert

  • Step 2 Lock in your Preferred Rate

  • Step 3 Get your new loan approved!

Leslie's team

Maria Pena-Legoretta

Marketing Coordinator

1000 Gattis School Rd., Suite 920
Round Rock, TX 78664
Branch License #2329276

Whitney West

Loan Officer Assistant

1000 Gattis School Rd., Suite 920
Round Rock, TX 78664
Branch License #2329276

Buying a new home can feel like everything at once: Exciting, overwhelming, stressful, and even emotionally taxing.

Home Loans

  • Fixed-rate Mortgages
  • Adjustable-rate Mortgages
  • Interest-only Loans
  • Jumbo Loans
  • FHA
  • VA Loans
  • USDA Loans
  • Reverse Mortgages

Speciality Products

  • Keys On Time Program
  • Secure Lock Program
  • Jumbo Investor Loan Programs
  • Peak Loan Program
  • High Balance Solutions
  • Jumbo Solutions
  • Home Ready
  • Home Possible Advantage
  • STaR Program for First-Responders
  • Doctor Program for Medical Professionals
  • Manufactured Housing Loans
Buy a home Refinance

See what Leslie's clients have to say

Kristine C

I had a wonderful experience working with Leslie! She was always available to answer all my questions and kept me updated throughout the process. I would definitely recommend Leslie and Preferred Rate to anyone going through the buying process. ... Read More

Dec 19, 2022

Casandra G

The process was great. Thank you Leslie for all your help.

Oct 20, 2022

Kevin T

I can’t express in words how professional and pleasurable it has been working with Leslie and her team on my journey buying my home. It has been truly amazing and memorable. Highly recommended!!

Aug 09, 2022

Marihelen O

Wonderful loan officer! Incredibly responsive and worked super hard to help us get our loan as soon as possible.

Jul 09, 2022

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© 2022 American Pacific Mortgage Corporation. For informational purposes only. No guarantee of accuracy is expressed or implied. Programs shown may not include all options or pricing structures. Rates, terms, programs and underwriting policies subject to change without notice. This is not an offer to extend credit or a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriting approval. Some products may not be available in all states and restrictions may apply. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Licensed by the Dept. of Business Oversight under the CRMLA.

Licensed as Preferred Rate in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI. Preferred Rate operates under American Pacific Mortgage in NV. AZ Corp BK 1014819. CA DRE #01215943. Regulated by the Colorado Division of Real Estate. Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee. NV MB 2941/164. Licensed under the Oregon Consumer Finance Act.

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Licensed by the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, Residential Mortgage License # MB.6761304

The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Department) evaluates our performance in meeting the financial services needs of this community, including the needs of low-income to moderate-income households. The Department takes this evaluation into account when deciding on certain applications submitted by us for approval by the Department. Your involvement is encouraged. You may obtain a copy of our evaluation. You may also submit signed, written comments about our performance in meeting community financial services needs to the Department." (Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 3-23-21.)

Licensed by the Dept of Financial Protection and Innovation under the CRMLA.

CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A COMPANY OR A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR SHOULD COMPLETE AND SEND A COMPLAINT FORM TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, 2601 NORTH LAMAR, SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705. COMPLAINT FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV. A TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE AT 1-877-276-5550. THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIALMORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV.”

THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIALMORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV