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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 Bank 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 12th year in the mortgage industry. I fell in love with this business because it included 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 ready and willing to help yours!

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 and love watching their mom grow in the community. I enjoy traveling and going on adventures with them 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 and enjoy spending time in the mountains in the winter. We hope to meet and get to know you soon!

Hannah Benson

Loan Partner | NMLS#2037581

Hi, we are happy you’re here! My name is Hannah, this is my 8th year in the mortgage industry, and I love growing in my role year by year. In my free time I love to travel, go to concerts, and spend my summers at the pool. I live in Lee’s Summit with my husband Blake and our son Malcolm, who keeps us busy with all thing’s sports including baseball, soccer, and basketball. I love what I do daily because I get to help families achieve the ‘American Dream’. 

Rachel VanHecke

Processing Team Lead

My name is Rachel, and I have been in the mortgage industry since 2016. As a loan processor, I work with the underwriters to get your loan closed. I have 3 kids, 3 dogs, parakeets, and a bunny. We keep busy with club and school sports all year round. An interesting fact about me is that I’ve served as a juror on a murder trial. In my free time, I love to get away to the lake. I’m a KC native and I’ve been a Chiefs fan since before it was cool.