Housing New Mexico’s commitment to accessible housing inspires me to continue serving the people of New Mexico with passion and dedication. Together, we are building a brighter future for all New Mexicans!” Housing New Mexico partnered with about 250 participating mortgage lenders in fiscal year 2025 to provide $555.2 million in first mortgage financing to 2,287 families and $28 million in down payment assistance, totaling 3,311 loans. In its 50-year history, Housing New Mexico has helped 72,668 families become homeowners through its first mortgage and down payment assistance programs. Metro Lender Awards are granted to those operating within the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), while Rural Lender Awards recognize lenders outside of the Albuquerque MSA. Awards are based on the number of loans originated throughout the year, with top lenders recognized in platinum, gold and silver tiers. The following is a complete list of the 2026 Housing New Mexico Lender Award recipients. All the awards are based on 2025 numbers, and the companies listed are the companies the lenders worked for in 2025. Housing New Mexico Achievement Award (Lenders who originate 100 or more Housing New Mexico loans) • John Gabaldon (Waterstone Mortgage Corporation) Top Rural Lender (Rural lender who originates the most Housing New Mexico loans) • Nikki Sandoval-Belt (Cornerstone Home Lending) Rural Platinum (Lenders who originate 20 or more Housing New Mexico loans) • Dani Alpers (Gateway First Bank) • Donice Barnes (PrimeLending, A Plains Capital Company) • Ted Bishop (CMG Mortgage Inc.) • Nancy Black (PrimeLending, A Plains Capital Company) • Dustin Caroland (Bell Bank Mortgage) • Luis Gonzalez (loanDepot.com LLC) • Patricia Lewis (Guild Mortgage Company) • Eliot Rodriguez (loanDepot.com LLC) • Chris Wood (Primary Residential Mortgage) Rural Gold (Lenders who originate 15 or more Housing New Mexico loans) • Daniel Anderson (VIP) • Brynn Atencio (Waterstone Mortgage Corporation) • Rafael Figueroa (Guild Mortgage Company) • Susie Nelson (Guild Mortgage Company) • Socorro Rodriguez (Waterstone Mortgage Corporation) • Lindsay Rollins (Bell Bank Mortgage) Rural Silver (Lenders who originate 10 or more Housing New Mexico loans) • Phil Chavez (Guild Mortgage Company) • Donna Cline (Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company) • Kathi Giguere (VIP) • Priscilla Gonzalez (Movement Mortgage LLC) • Terri Martinez (Guild Mortgage Company) Top Metro Lender (Metro lender who originates the most Housing New Mexico loans) • Marty Padilla (Waterstone Mortgage Corporation) Marty Padilla with Waterstone Mortgage Corporation in Albuquerque was named Top Metro Lender for the second consecutive year. (Photo courtesy Marty Padilla) For the third year in a row, John Gabaldon with Waterstone Mortgage Corporation in Albuquerque received the Housing New Mexico Achievement Award, which is presented to mortgage originators who produce 100 or more Housing New Mexico loans in a year. (Photo courtesy John Gabaldon) Nikki Sandoval-Belt with Cornerstone Home Lending in Farmington was named Top Rural Lender for the second time in three years. (Photo courtesy Nikki Sandoval-Belt) 17
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