{"id":6458,"date":"2022-12-12T11:37:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T16:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortgageequitypartners.com\/winterpark-fl\/?page_id=6458"},"modified":"2026-04-26T11:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T15:39:25","slug":"melissa-walter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mortgageequitypartners.com\/winterpark-fl\/melissa-walter\/","title":{"rendered":"Melissa Walter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mortgageequitypartners.com\/winterpark-fl\/our-team\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">&lt; back to our team<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<div class=\"gca-column one-half first\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7496 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mortgageequitypartners.com\/winterpark-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MWalters-large.png\" alt=\"Melissa Walters\" width=\"153\" height=\"201\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Melissa Walter<br \/>\nSenior Loan Officer<\/strong><br \/>\nMLO# 1170728<br \/>\nCell: 321.279.4319<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"&#109;&#x61;&#x69;l&#116;&#x6f;:&#109;&#x77;a&#108;&#x74;e&#114;&#x40;&#x6d;&#101;&#x70;&#x6c;o&#97;&#x6e;s&#46;&#x63;o&#109;\">mwalte&#114;&#64;&#109;&#101;&#112;&#108;&#111;&#x61;&#x6e;&#x73;&#x2e;&#x63;&#x6f;&#x6d;<\/a><br \/>\n<div class=\"gca-utility clearfix\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/melissawalter.mep-pos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start an Application<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gca-column one-half\"><blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Melissa is a true professional in all she does. Her communication, follow up and compassion are second to none. Thank you Melissa! We couldn\u2019t have done it without you!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>~ Michael C.<a style=\"float: right; color: green; border-bottom: none; font-family: Roboto; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 85%; padding-top: 4px; font-style: normal; vertical-align: bottom;\" href=\"https:\/\/pro.experience.com\/reviews\/melissa-walter-260891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more reviews &gt;<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<div class=\"gca-utility clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gca-column one-half first\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7513\" src=\"https:\/\/mortgageequitypartners.com\/winterpark-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Divorce-Graphic-for-site-01.jpg\" alt=\"Divorcing booklet download link\" width=\"534\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortgageequitypartners.com\/winterpark-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Divorce-Graphic-for-site-01.jpg 534w, https:\/\/mortgageequitypartners.com\/winterpark-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Divorce-Graphic-for-site-01-300x107.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><br \/><\/div><div class=\"gca-column one-half\"><div id=\"homebot_homeowner\" class=\"homebot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gca-utility clearfix\"><\/div>\n<h4>PROFESSIONAL PROFILE<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 9.0pt;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">I\u2019m Melissa Walter \u2014 a mortgage lender with over 20 years of experience helping people make smart, confident decisions about their homes and finances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 9.0pt;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">I\u2019ve been licensed since 2004, and over the years I\u2019ve seen just about every market cycle, underwriting shift, and \u201ccreative\u201d loan scenario imaginable. That experience allows me to guide clients with clarity and calm \u2014 especially when the process feels overwhelming or uncertain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 9.0pt;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">I specialize in conventional, FHA, VA, and jumbo loans, and I\u2019m particularly skilled at helping self-employed borrowers, buyers with complex financial situations, and homeowners looking to use their equity thoughtfully. I\u2019ve also worked as a forensic mortgage underwriter and REO asset manager, which gave me a rare, behind-the-scenes understanding of underwriting, risk, and how lenders truly evaluate loans. That perspective is something my clients benefit from every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 9.0pt;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Originally from South Florida, I\u2019ve called Orlando home since 1991 and earned my master\u2019s degree from the University of Central Florida. I\u2019m also a mom to an incredible son who keeps me grounded, motivated, and very aware of how important stability, transparency, and long-term planning really are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 9.0pt;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">In an age where so much of the mortgage process has moved online, I believe the human element still matters. I take a personalized, hands-on approach and make it a point to be accessible, responsive, and genuinely present. You\u2019ll never feel like just another application in a system \u2014 because you\u2019re not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 9.0pt;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">My approach is simple: clear communication, honest advice, and loans that genuinely make sense \u2014 not just on paper, but in real life. I believe mortgages should support your goals, not complicate them, and I take pride in being a trusted resource clients return to and refer with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 9.0pt;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Whether you\u2019re buying your first home, refinancing, or planning your next move, I\u2019m here to guide you through the process with integrity, care, and experience you can count on.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt; back to our team PROFESSIONAL PROFILE I\u2019m Melissa Walter \u2014 a mortgage lender with over 20 years of experience helping people make smart, confident decisions about their homes and finances. I\u2019ve been licensed since 2004, and over the years I\u2019ve seen just about every market cycle, underwriting shift, and \u201ccreative\u201d loan scenario imaginable. 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