From first-time buyers to investors, I make mortgages simple, clear & even fun. Possessing 26 years of experience in mortgage financing, Celeste Licea is an experience and driven mortgage professional. As the Broker/Owner for the number one mortgage provider, LOAN|BOX Loans Celeste is dedicated to providing top-quality service to each of her clients. Celeste’s career in mortgage began with America
n General Finance nearly twenty years ago. As American General Finance’s Assistant Manager, Celeste became acquainted with extending loan and retail credit, evaluating risks, and managing closing consumer and mortgage loans. When she joined Los Angeles’ Central Installment Credit Corp. as Senior Loan Consultant, her expert knowledge and sales acumen enabled her to consistently exceed sales expectations. In the years following, Celeste furthered her skill and experience by serving as Manager and Broker of Record with JL Investments Pasadena and Vice President and Sales Manager for Bank of Manhattan, where she managed and oversaw the Pasadena, Glendale, and Montebello regions. Aside from her work in mortgage, Celeste also holds a Real Estate Broker License in the state of California and an affiliate member of both the Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors and the Arcadia Board of Realtors. Celeste holds an AA in Liberal Arts from Los Angeles’ Harbor Community College, which she attended from 1994 to 1996. Since her graduation, Celeste has completed the American General Finance, Inc. A.I.G. Insurance Group’s manager certification program and studied international business at the University of Phoenix in Los Angeles. In the past, Celeste has held a Life Insurance Sales license, served as a Notary Public, and been a member of the California Association of Mortgage Professionals (CAMP). For Celeste, her dedication to meeting the mortgage needs of her neighbors in the greater Los Angeles area goes hand-in-hand with passionate involvement in community affairs. Celeste is a proud member of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, a committee member for the Young Professionals Network for Arcadia Board of Realtors, and served as a committee member for the 2013, 2014 PFAR Charitable Foundation’s Wreath Fundraiser and Wine-tasting Fundraiser in 2014, 2015 and present Chair for Wine-tasting fundraiser 2016. Furthermore, Celeste has also been politically active in lobbying for the mortgage industry during her twenty year-long career. In fact, Celeste’s community involvement, leadership ability, and business expertise had her named 2011’s “Outstanding Small Businesswoman” at the 12th Annual Women in Business Legislative Update and Awards luncheon, hosted by California Senator Carol Liu and Assemblymembers Mike Gatto and Anthony Portantino
When not working tirelessly to provide quality mortgage services or better her community, Celeste is the proud mother of two young girls, Cayllie and Mayah and delights in spending time with them.
