Skyleen Bottani - First Bank Mortgage Loan Originator - NMLS # 1707766

11/13/2026

🏡 Your home loan should feel local, too.

Local knowledge. Personal service. Someone who knows your community and is here when you need them.

Your home journey deserves more than a number - it deserves a local lender in your corner. 🤍

-Skyleen Bottani
Your local Senior Mortgage Originator

11/10/2026

Southeast - if you are looking to install a new heat pump in your home please reach out to Alaska Heat Smart.

Halloween may be over, but saving on energy costs is in-season year round. 🎃🍂 Ready to start saving? There's no better time to apply to the ACES program. Not only does it provide a rebate of $4,000 to $8,500, but our amazing home energy assessors can help you determine the best configuration for your specific home needs. Check out AKHeatSmart.org/ACES today.

11/09/2026

Instead of asking, "What's the rate?" ask, "What are my options?"

Your mortgage is about more than just a rate. Let's look at the full picture and find what makes the most sense for you.

No application required. Just a conversation. 🤍

Let's talk!

-Skyleen Bottani
Local Senior Mortgage Originator
Text or call me 907-617-0633 📞

10/30/2026

Are you thinking about buying a home, refinancing, or just wondering what is possible? You don't need to have all the answers, and you don't even need to fill out an application to get started.

Sometimes, all it takes is a conversation to understand your options, ask questions, and make a plan that works for you.

No pressure, no application required, ask questions, and make a plan that work for you.

Reach out anytime to schedule an appointment - I am happy to help you explore what is possible!

-Skyleen Bottani
Senior Mortgage Originator

09/25/2026

Exciting news for Sitka 🏡🎉 One step closer to making additional housing more accessible for the community.

The Sitka Assembly is pursuing another solution to help with Sitka’s housing crisis. Sponsors of a new ordinance say while it isn’t going to completely solve the problem, it’s a step in the right direction.

08/19/2026

If you heat with oil, wood, propane, or natural gas, you will likely be eligible for the ACES heat pump rebate program! There is no income cap on the $4,000 rebate and you could qualify for up to $8,500 to help with heat pump installation costs. Click the link below to learn more.

https://akheatsmart.org/aces/

08/08/2026

A great resource for starting the process of homeownership 🏡

You don’t need to have every answer before beginning your homeownership journey.

Sometimes the most important first step is simply learning more about your options.

AHFC’s HomeChoice™ was designed to help Alaskans move forward with greater confidence, understanding and preparation.

Your future home could start here: https://www.ahfc.us/buy/homechoice

07/08/2026

I’m incredibly honored and grateful to be recognized as an Alaska Housing Gold Lender again for 2026.

This achievement wouldn’t be possible without the trust my clients place in me, the support of my referral partners, and the dedication of my team at First Bank. Thank you to everyone who has allowed me to be a part of one of the biggest milestones in your lives—purchasing or refinancing a home.

As a local lender, it’s a privilege to help individuals and families across Southeast Alaska achieve homeownership. I look forward to continuing to serve our communities with personalized guidance, local expertise, and a commitment to making the mortgage process as smooth as possible.

Thank you to Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for this recognition, and congratulations to all of this year’s lender medalists. Here’s to helping even more Alaskans find a place to call home 🏡

Congratulations to Skyleen Bottani!

We're proud to celebrate Skyleen for being recognized as an Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) 2026 Gold Medalist Lender, one of AHFC's highest honors for mortgage lending excellence.

This prestigious recognition reflects Skyleen's dedication to helping families achieve homeownership through exceptional service, trusted guidance, and a commitment to finding the right financing solutions for every customer.

Skyleen proudly serves homebuyers throughout Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, and Prince of Wales, helping customers navigate every step of the home financing process with confidence. Whether you're purchasing your first home, building your dream home, or refinancing, you can trust you're working with an award-winning lender who is committed to your success.

Please join us in congratulating Skyleen on this outstanding achievement!

06/07/2026

Looking where to start with buying a home? Here is a great free course to start the process.

If you’d like personalized guidance, I’d be happy to meet with you one-on-one to discuss your goals, review your options, and walk through the steps toward homeownership 🏡

Skyleen Bottani
Senior Mortgage Originator
NMLS #1707766

Thinking About Buying a Home?

First Bank has partnered with Finally Home to provide no-cost online homebuyer education and financial tools designed to guide you every step of the way.

Learn how the homebuying process works, prepare your finances with confidence, access helpful resources before and after closing, and continue building your knowledge as a homeowner.

Connect with your local First Bank team to learn more and get started on your homeownership journey.

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06/01/2026

Last week I received a phone call from a customer who was frustrated with another lender due to their East Coast business hours. They were struggling to connect with someone in a timely manner to review their loan estimate, felt confused by the fees, and needed guidance on what the next steps looked like.

I was able to provide them with a loan estimate through First Bank using their purchase agreement, sit down with them locally, and walk through each line item together so they fully understood the process moving forward. No pressure at the end of the day who they choose as a lender but building their confidence as a buyer moving forward.

I take pride in being the calm during such an important milestone in life. Whether it’s your first home or your fifth, buying a home should come with guidance, communication, and someone local you can trust to help every step of the way.

Proud to serve Southeast Alaska and be a resource for our community. 💙

-Skyleen Bottani
Local Senior Mortgage Lender
Serving Southeast Alaska since 2014