EAGLE BRANCH

    Your home journey,
    guided by people who care

    Personalized mortgage guidance backed by institutional-grade technology. Every detail handled. Every option explored. Every closing on time.

    NMLS #2373414+ Years ExperienceLicensed Nationwide
    571+
    Loans Closed
    4+
    Years in Business
    4.9
    Average Client Rating
    Our Team

    Meet the experts

    Our experienced mortgage professionals are here to guide you home.

    Courtney LaLonde

    Branch Manager

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    Creagan Hightower Berry

    Loan Officer

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    Darren Little

    Loan Officer

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    Loan Programs

    Every option. Your best fit.

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    Conventional
    Traditional financing with competitive rates. As little as 3% down for qualified buyers. Conforming and jumbo options available.
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    FHA
    Government-backed loans with flexible credit requirements. 3.5% down payment. Ideal for first-time homebuyers building their foundation.
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    VA
    Zero down payment for eligible veterans and active military. No monthly mortgage insurance. The benefit you've earned.
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    Jumbo
    High-balance loans for premium properties. Competitive rates on loan amounts above conforming limits. Tailored structuring.
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    Renovation
    Finance the purchase and renovation in a single loan. FHA 203(k) and conventional options. Turn potential into your perfect home.
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    Non-QM
    Bank statement, DSCR, and asset-based programs for self-employed borrowers and investors. Creative solutions for complex scenarios.
    Available 24/7

    Meet Sophia,
    your mortgage guide

    Get instant answers, explore loan options, estimate payments, and start your pre-approval — any time, day or night. Sophia is backed by our team's expertise and AFN's full lending platform. When you're ready, a loan officer steps in personally.

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    Estimate monthly payments based on your actual scenario
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    Explore loan programs matched to your situation
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    Get pre-approved without waiting for a callback
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    Check local market conditions and neighborhood data
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    Sophia
    Backed by American Financial Network · NMLS #237341
    Hi, I'm Sophia — your branch's mortgage assistant. I can help you explore options, estimate payments, or get pre-approved. What's on your mind?
    What can I afford on $120K income?
    Based on $120K annual income, you could qualify for roughly $480K–$540K depending on debts, down payment, and rate. Want me to run a detailed scenario?
    Client Experiences

    Trusted by 218 families & counting

    ★★★★★4.9218 verified reviews
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    I didn't have the easiest situation and they never gave up and really kept me fighting even fur myself. In the end handled a lot od things that needed to be dealt with and dtill had the best deal. I am very appreciative
    Michael R.
    Norfolk, VA · via Courtney LaLonde
    September 2026
    "
    Professional, intelligent and knowledgeable--taught me a lot of valuable information. Pleasant and kind. Recommend Creagan to anyone looking for the best service and advice on their mortgage investment. Personality plus! ?? Captain Mortgage ?? Congratulations and much Success ??
    Leigh B.
    via Creagan Hightower Berry
    July 2026
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    Courtney is incredibly knowledgable and easy to work with
    Lauren Brooke Pintav S.
    Henrico, VA · via Courtney LaLonde
    September 2026
    “
    I had a great experience working with Creagan. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire process much less stressful. He kept me informed every step of the way and were always available to answer my questions. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a smooth home-buying experience!
    Monica G.
    Suffolk, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    July 2026
    “
    Everyone was very friendly and willing to help. made the whole process easy.
    Nicholas Charles R.
    Hampton, VA · via Courtney LaLonde
    August 2026
    “
    Creagan was fantastic to work with from start to finish. He was incredibly informative, caring, and kept us hopeful every step of the way...even when we weren't sure we'd be able to get the house, he stayed confident he could pull it off, and he did. His communication was outstanding; he was always calling back and keeping us in the loop. He and his team went above and beyond and he even came out to meet us in person at the inspection just to say hi, and he was right there with us at closing too. We felt truly blessed to have him as our loan officer and will be referring him to everyone we know.
    Jason C.
    Virginia Beach, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    July 2026
    “
    Courtney was fast and efficien. She had great communication with what was needed from us throughout the process. It was a joy to work with her!
    Garret Marcus N.
    Chesapeake, VA · via Courtney LaLonde
    July 2026
    “
    I can't say enough great things about Creagan and his team. They made what could have been a stressful home-buying process feel as smooth and straightforward as possible. From the very beginning, they were honest, transparent, and never led us on or gave us false expectations. What impressed me most was how much work they did upfront. They took the time to make sure everything was in order long before we found the home we wanted. Because of their preparation, there was never any question about whether we would be approved once we found the right house—they already knew we were in a strong position and had set us up for success. Their professionalism, communication, and expertise gave us confidence every step of the way. If you're looking for a lender who genuinely knows what they're doing and truly cares about their clients, I highly recommend Creagan and his team. Thank you for making our first home-buying experience such a positive one!
    Glenn Michael S.
    Chesapeake, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    July 2026
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    Thank you for easy communication and your patience!
    Jenni C.
    Alexandria, VA · via Courtney LaLonde
    June 2026
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    Cregan and his team are knowledgeable, have the experience to understand the market rate fluctuations, and the ability to explain everything in simple terms.
    Travis Wayne J.
    Chesapeake, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    July 2026
    “
    Process was fairly easy and i was able to get ahold of courtney when needed
    Matthew P.
    Virginia Beach, VA · via Courtney LaLonde
    June 2026
    “
    Very communicative, left no question unanswered. I felt totally comfortable reaching out for help or clarification.
    Sabria W.
    Norfolk, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    May 2026
    “
    Communication, clarity & a support team to answer all my questions
    Megan M.
    Chesapeake, VA · via Courtney LaLonde
    May 2026
    “
    Great team, friendly, and closed fast.
    Matthew W.
    Virginia Beach, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    May 2026
    “
    Great job! Thanks for everything you did to get us to closing!
    Malia Tiffany M.
    Virginia Beach, VA · via Courtney LaLonde
    May 2026
    “
    The entire process was great. We were updated through every step.
    Kitra W D.
    Virginia Bch, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    April 2026
    “
    Courtney is extremely easy to work with and gets everything done in a timely manner. Any questions I had she always answered me right away! Shes extremely friendly and easy to deal with!
    Michael B.
    Norfolk, VA · via Courtney LaLonde
    May 2026
    “
    The level of attention that was given to me and my wife by cregan and by Jeff, were exemplary. These 2 went over and above to complete and to advise us through this process. Kriegen was very knowledgeabl in his work and with his explanation. In all aspects in this process
    Bryan K G.
    Virginia Bch, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    April 2026
    “
    Pretty easy process with the portal. Communication with Courtney, Amber and team very good.
    Tracie D.
    Edenton, NC · via Courtney LaLonde
    May 2026
    “
    Great people, great experience, I highly recommend them.
    Jeremiah C.
    Norfolk, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    March 2026
    “
    Courtney’s team were outstanding from start to finish. The teams knowledge and efficiency was extremely impressive and we appreciated all of their help and support shown throughout the entire process!
    Jasmine Johnson
    via Courtney LaLonde
    May 2026
    “
    Super easy to work with, straight forward and honest. Will use again
    Evan Mitchell B.
    Chesapeake, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    March 2026
    “
    we appreciated the clear communication throughout the process, patience shown when we didn't fully understand something or needed just reassurance in part of the process. The knowledge the entire team have is outstanding and being able to reach them if we had any questions was never an issue! Thank you so much again!!
    Jasmine Afia J.
    Suffolk, VA · via Courtney LaLonde
    May 2026
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    Creagan and his team worked together and got us through all the things that arise from purchasing a home. I highly recommend them !!!!
    William L.
    Virginia Beach, VA · via Creagan Hightower Berry
    January 2026
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    Eagle Branch

    American Financial Network · NMLS #237341

    Address
    249 Central Park Avenue Suite 300, #187
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    Office Hours
    Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sat: By Appointment
    Sun: Closed
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