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Pete Ballard

Loan Originator

NMLS# 2561676

Licensed In: TX

E: pete.ballard@mottomortgage.com P: (817) 691-6309

Pete Ballard | Your Mortgage Expert at Motto Mortgage Odyssey

Buying a home should feel like a victory lap, not a marathon full of confusing forms. Most people want two things in life: Great rates and a loan process that moves faster than their favorite food delivery driver. I excel at both.

I take the chaos of the mortgage market and distill it down to the simplest, cleanest option for your family. Think of me as your personal financial translator, turning bank acronyms into plain English. If you’re ready to stop renting and start picking out throw pillows, let's talk. The hardest part about working with me will be deciding if we should meet for coffee or pizza.

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Why Motto Mortgage?

The simplest answer is this: You get the best of both worlds—the personal service of a local expert, with the competitive muscle of a national network.

Motto Mortgage operates as a mortgage broker, which means we fundamentally work for you, the borrower, not a single bank.

1. 💰 More Options & Better Rates (The Shopping Power)

  • We Shop, You Save: A traditional bank or direct lender only offers you their limited menu of loan products. We compare hundreds of loan options from dozens of different wholesale lenders nationwide. This means we do the rate shopping so you don't have to.
  • True Competition: By pitting lenders against each other, we have the leverage to help negotiate more competitive rates and terms for you, which can lead to significant savings over the life of the loan.

2. 🧩 Personalized Solutions (The Expert Guide)

  • One-Size-Fits-None: Mortgages are not one-size-fits-all. Because we have access to a huge variety of lenders, we can find programs for nearly every unique situation—from first-time homebuyer assistance and VA loans to complex jumbo loans and options for self-employed individuals.
  • Your Advocate: We aren't just order-takers; we are licensed professionals who act as your financial advocate. We streamline the process, demystify the complex paperwork, and handle the closing details to ensure a smooth, on-time experience.

3. 🏡 Local Expertise, National Support

  • Local Owner/Operator: Motto Mortgage Odyssey is an independently owned and operated business right here in the community. You work with a local professional who understands the regional market, property values, and closing requirements.
  • Backed by the Best: We leverage the powerful technology, compliance support, and expansive lending network provided by the national Motto Mortgage brand (backed by RE/MAX Holdings). You get local service without sacrificing access to national resources.

In short, choosing Motto Mortgage means choosing choice, competitiveness, and client advocacy over the limited, take-it-or-leave-it approach of a single bank. We make sure you get the best loan for your unique financial picture.

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Pete Ballard

Loan Originator

Motto Mortgage | NMLS: 2561676

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