Laura Witte

Founder-Owner | Mortgage Banker
NMLS# 193027
404-456-8291 | laura@truthandlending.com

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Diamond Award
2012, 2015-2020 & 2023

Platinum Award
2011, 2013 & 2014

10 Year Award
Consecutive Gold
Award Status

Emerald Award
2021-2022


MEET LAURA WITTE

Georgia’s Trusted Mortgage Advisor for Life’s Biggest Moments

Laura Witte is one of Georgia’s most respected and highly awarded mortgage advisors, known for combining elite-level expertise with exceptional care for the people she serves. As a Senior Mortgage Advisor with the Truth & Lending Team at Highland Mortgage, Laura has built her career around one guiding belief:

No borrower should ever feel overlooked, underestimated, or without options.

That belief is more than a slogan — it’s the foundation of her entire practice.

More About Laura

  • Laura’s journey into lending began with a personal experience that changed everything. When she applied for her very first mortgage, she was treated unfairly because she didn’t make much money and didn’t have many financial resources. Instead of being educated or guided, she was made to feel “less than.”

    Rather than walking away discouraged, Laura made a decision: She would become the kind of advisor she never had — the one who protects, educates, and empowers.

    That mission still drives her today.

  • Laura is widely recognized throughout Georgia for both her production and her impact, including:

    • Top Female Loan Officer in Georgia

    • Multi-Year MBAG Gold Award Winner (Emerald, Platinum & Gold levels)

    • Highland Mortgage Top Producer

    • Featured expert on leading industry podcasts including:

      • Big Skip Energy

      • The Real Estate Podcast

      • The Loan Officer Podcast (TLOP)

      • Loan Officer Success Live

      • FinTech Fridays

      • Loan Officer Life

      • http://MLOLive.com

    She is also one of the most referred loan officers in Georgia by realtors, CPAs, financial planners, divorce attorneys, and builders.

  • Laura works with a wide range of buyers and homeowners, especially those navigating complex or emotional situations:

    • Conventional, FHA, VA & USDA loans

    • First-time homebuyers

    • Teachers & school system employees

    • Medical professionals

    • Veterans & active-duty military

    • Divorce lending & life-transition financing

    • Down payment assistance (We DeKalb, Georgia Dream & more)

    • First-lien HELOC / All-In-One programs

    • Renovation loans

    • Self-employed borrowers

    • Jumbo loans

    • Credit coaching & path-to-purchase planning

    If a buyer doesn’t qualify immediately, Laura builds a clear, realistic plan and timeline to get them there.

    Clients often say:

    “Laura is where people turn right before giving up.”

  • Laura is deeply invested in the communities she serves across metro Atlanta. She is a co-creator of the Highland Heroes Advantage, which provides:

    • A 20-basis-point rate discount

    • Up to $1,500 in lender credits

    • For first responders, medical professionals, educators, veterans, and active-duty military

    She and her team also:

    • Conduct buyer seminars for school systems

    • Serve as annual boosters for:

      • Decatur Athletics

      • Decatur Education Foundation

    • Sponsor and support:

      • Grant Park Soirée

      • Benteen Park Festival

      • Chosewood Park Gala

      • Decatur Wine Fest

      • East Atlanta Village Strut

      • Chomp & Stomp

    • Host a beloved neighborhood pumpkin patch every fall

  • Laura is known for:

    • Leaving no stone unturned

    • Creating realistic, honest plans

    • Combining financial strategy with empathy

    • Fighting for borrowers when others won’t

    • Making sure every client feels seen, respected, and empowered

  • Work Directly With Laura

    If you want a mortgage advisor who brings both elite expertise and genuine heart, Laura Witte is ready to help.

    📞 404-456-8291
    ✉️ laura@truthandlending.com
    NMLS #193027

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