PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Stephen Tetzner
www.homestarmortgage.net
With over 23 years of experience and over $1 billion in overall mortgage volume, Stephen Tetzner is a recognized leader in the mortgage industry. He is a founding partner of Homestar Mortgage, which he began with his father, Carl over 20 years ago. He was recently ranked the number one mortgage originator in Rhode Island, and is the 29th most successful loan producer nationwide. He was recognized by Top Agent Magazine as a Top Mortgage Professional in 2015. Steve is currently president of the RI Mortgage Bankers Association, and has served on its Board of Directors for seven years.
As chair of the RI Mortgage Bankers Association’s Legislative Committee, Steve was personally involved in the drafting of language regarding loan officer licensing, and was instrumental in creating the landmark predatory lending legislation. He is a regular contributor to Real Estate Insights on 920 WHJJ and is an active member of the Narragansett Lions Club. Steve studied Finance at the University of Rhode Island and is active in several charitable organizations, including the Toys for Tots Program and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Five Star Professional conducts market-specific research throughout the U.S. to identify service professionals who demonstrate professional excellence and provide quality services to their clients. The Five Star Mortgage Professional program is the largest and most widely published award program for mortgage professionals in North America, covering more than 40 major markets. Five Star award winners do not pay a fee to be included in the research or on the final list of award winners.
The Five Star Professional research team contacted thousands of recent homebuyers, consumers and industry leaders to identify Rhode Island-area mortgage professionals who stand out in their industry and community.
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