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LOCAL LENDER LIGHTS THE WAY FOR FUTURE HOMEOWNERS

Article by Laura Maxwell of City Lifestyle

"To illuminate means to bring light, and local mortgage lender Luminate Home Loans strives to do just that - bring light and hope to prospective homeowners in Lee’s Summit and across the country. The Lauren Wittig Team, a female-led group of professionals who themselves are businesswomen, moms and engaged community members juggling the demands of personal and professional lives, is working to help aspiring homeowners one at a time."

Lauren Wittig

Originating Branch Manager

My name is Lauren, and this is my 9^th year in the mortgage industry. I fell in love with this business because it includes my expertise of numbers, my bachelor’s degree in accounting from UMKC, and my love for people! I love helping others achieve the goal of home ownership or long-term mortgage planning. The personal connections that I make will keep me in this business forever. I work alongside some of the best in the business. I believe our team and operations group to be the most knowledgeable in the industry and we are all one big family!

Family is the most important part of my world - my two daughters, Lotte and Maggie, keep me living life to its fullest! They have been the biggest supporters of my business endeavors. I enjoy traveling and going on adventures with my family in my spare time. We are lake rats in the summer - swimming, fishing, boating, skiing, and hiking to make the most of our time together. We hope to meet and get to know you soon!

Hannah Benson

Loan Partner NMLS#2037581

My name is Hannah, this is my 5^th year in the mortgage industry, and I love growing in my role year by year! In my free time I love to travel, try new restaurants, spend time with family and friends. I love what I do daily because I get to help families achieve the “American Dream”. I am your go-to-gal once you are pre-approved and will walk you through from start to finish, I look forward to helping you obtain your mortgage goals and needs!  

Rachel VanHecke

Senior Loan Processor

My name is Rachel and I have been in the mortgage industry for 5 years. As a loan processor, I work with the underwriters to get your loan closed. I live in Greenwood, MO with my husband, Ryan, and 3 kids – Liam, Lucy, and Lincoln. We have 2 dogs - Ted and Ellie. We keep busy with soccer and gymnastics. In my free time, I love to get away to the lake or read a good book. My favorite holiday is Halloween and I love the Kansas City Chiefs.