08/16/2026
Last week Katy presented to her AmSpirit chapter, the Naperville Referral Network, on one of her favorite topics:
How she helps people turn questions into plans. 💪🏼
She busted some common mortgage myths:
🏡 You need 20% down to buy a home.
📈 Your credit score has to be perfect.
🏦 If one lender says no, that’s the end of the road.
⏰ You should wait until you find a house before talking to a mortgage professional.
False. False. False. And false.
What she loves most about her job isn’t getting people loans.
It’s helping people create a plan.
Sometimes that means helping a first-time buyer realize they’re closer than they think.
Sometimes it means helping a homeowner understand their equity options.
Sometimes it means having a conversation months before someone is actually ready so we can get them on a path to homeownership.
The best part of the presentation? When the group guessed the three words clients use most often to describe working with her:
❤️ Communication ❤️ Patience ❤️ Education
That’s exactly the experience she strives to create.
Thanks to the Naperville Referral Network for being such a fun and engaged audience!
And if you know someone asking: “Can I buy?” “Should I buy?” “What’s my next step?”
She’d be happy to help them create a plan.
