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MEET OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS

The team of professionals comprising O'Dette Mortgage Group is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service in a friendly environment while making the closing process of your mortgage as smooth and efficient as possible.


Employee: Teresa O'Dette

Teresa O'Dette

As a Mortgage Consultant and President of O'Dette Mortgage Group, Teresa O'Dette follows a business model that places customer service at the top. Teresa's vast knowledge of the mortgage business, utilization of internet-based technology, and ongoing open communication with clients has made her "clients-for-life" program a success. Available to her clients seven days a week, Teresa manages every step of the loan process and is on hand to answer all questions regarding interest rates, loan programs, and future financing needs. Email Teresa O'Dette

Ephraim Schwartz

Partner and Mortgage Consultant, Ephraim Schwartz joined OMG with a professional background in wholesale lending and financial analysis. Originally from Boulder CO., Ephraim earned his degree in Mathematics from the University of Colorado where he skied on the Freestyle team and grew up with a love for the great outdoors. Today, he couldn't be happier about his return to Northern California in 1999, the purchase of his home, and being a part of the team at OMG. Along with his experience in the mortgage business, Ephraim combines many years restaurant experience with a math & financial background for a valuable balance of personal service and analytical skills. When work is done Ephraim loves all that San Francisco has to offer, spending time in Tahoe, and pursuing his passions for skiing, skydiving, surfing, mountain biking, and climbing. Email Ephraim Schwartz

Employee: Ephraim Schwartz

Employee: Janet Wees

Janet Wees

As Partner of Business Development, Janet's focus is not only on providing financial specific guidance, but integrating life planning as well. Combining her degree in Business Psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University with many years of experience in business management, she understands that no two individuals have the same needs and goals. A San Diego native that moved here with her husband in 2000, Janet can think of no other area than the Tahoe-Truckee community that she would rather call her "home". In addition to building advice-driven relationships, Janet directs considerable energy to her family of four and outdoor hobbies such as skiing and backpacking. Email Janet Wees

Andrew Koijane

As a Mortgage Consultant, Andrew Koijane has handled hundreds of various financing scenarios ranging from home and commercial purchases, refinances and construction loans. Having himself purchased three properties in the Tahoe Basin and two in Portola, Andrew is closely in tune with the various advantages owning real estate provides and can counsel clients in the best direction. Growing up in Palo Alto, California, Andrew moved to Lake Tahoe nineteen years ago and explored ventures as a triathlete and bike shop manager as well as a carpenter. He's now even more firmly rooted in Tahoe with his wife and new baby boy. Email Andrew Koijane

Employee: Andrew Koijane

Employee: Katie Rice

Katie Rice

As Broker Associate and Certified Mortgage Consultant Katie follows a consultative and advisory approach to Mortgage Planning. With a B.S. in Business and an emphasis in Accounting from University of Reno, Katie can counsel her clients toward a lending solution that best suits their long and short term financial goals. As a Tahoe resident since 1984, Katie is firmly rooted in North Lake Tahoe and lives in Alpine Meadows with her Husband of 14 years. They own their primary home and five rental units. When not working Katie loves to travel and play in the outdoors with friends and family. Email Katie Rice

Amy Haupert

Amy Haupert brings a vast background in customer and financial services to OMG, with experience ranging from title and loan companies to restaurant management. As Vice President of Production, Amy coordinates the entire loan process from beginning to end, ensuring that all documents needed to process and underwrite your loan are received in the shortest timeframe possible. Growing up in nearby Mountain View, California, Amy vacationed in the Homewood area of North Tahoe until her love of skiing, mountain biking, and the outdoors brought her to Lake Tahoe full time in 1996. Amy, her husband Billy, daughter Tatum, son Curtis and their great dane Orca, truly appreciate life in the mountains. Email Amy Haupert

Employee: Amy Haupert

Employee: Elice Crowder

Elice Crowder

As Vice President of Marketing, Elice Crowder directs and coordinates O'Dette Mortgage Group's sales and marketing functions. In addition, she maintains communication and follow up contact with our entire client base, including realtors and financial planners. With over 15 years experience in customer service relations, including hotel management, Elice is perfectly suited to OMG's "Clients for Life" concept. After living in San Diego for over 11 years, she was lured to Lake Tahoe's majestic mountains and outstanding skiing. Email Elice Crowder

Ange Worl

Ange Worl, Executive Assistant, compliments our team by assisting in loan processing and client service. As the former Finance Manager at Tahoe City's Cope & McPheters Marine, Ange has easily made the adjustment from financing boats to home mortgage. Ange is a Tahoe native and recently bought her first home in Glenshire. Email Ange Worl

Employee: Ange Worl

Employee: Molly Coin

Molly Coin

Client Services Coordinator and Processing Assistant of O.M.G's Tahoe City office, Molly Coin understands the importance of attention to detail. Molly brings with her a diverse history of customer interaction with people from all over the world and a background in research and development as well as real estate. She will ensure a smooth transaction from beginning to end. Having spent many holidays and summer vacations in the Tahoe/Truckee area, relocating to the area became a top priority once she packed her 4th child off to college. Email Molly Coin

Matt Boudro

Matt Boudro, Production Partner to Katie Rice, is originally from Reading, Vermont. Matt moved to Tahoe 5 years ago and enjoys skiing, snowmobiling and all things outdoors! He is a graduate of Lyndon State in Vermont and has a background in Operations from Northstar-at-Tahoe. With an emphasis on 1st class customer service, you will find Matt both friendly and knowledgeable. Email Matt Boudro

Employee: Matt Boudro

MORTGAGE TERMS

Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)

Amortization

Annual percentage rate (A.P.R.)

Appraisal

Balloon (payment) mortgage

Buy-down

Caps (interest)

Conventional Loan

Credit Report

Debt-to-Income Ratio

Deed of Trust

Down Payment

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)

Equity

Escrow

FSBO

Hazard Insurance

H.A.R.P.

HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit)

Impound

Index

Loan-to-Value Ratio

Margin

Mortgage Insurance

Negative Amortization

Origination Fee

PITI

Points (loan discount points)

Prepayment

Prepayment Penalty

Principal

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Recision

RESPA

T.A.R.P.

Title

Title Insurance

Truth-in-Lending

Underwriting

Verification of Deposit (VOD)

Verification of Employment (VOE)

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