Melissa Rishel
Loan Officer | NMLS #2148318
Old Dominion University
I love educating clients, simplifying complex financial concepts, and helping them make informed decisions that align with their goals. My passion for numbers and real estate began when my husband and I purchased our first home, sparking a ... Show More
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Melissa is knowledgeable, responsive, and always available to answer my questions. She made the entire mortgage process smooth and straightforward, helped me secure a great rate, and kept everything on track through closing. Highly recommended!...
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September 7th, 2026 04:41 PM
Yu, I'm so happy to hear that you had a smooth and straightforward mortgage process. It's great to know that I could assist you with securing a good rate and keeping everything on track. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation!
Melissa went above and beyond for her client, communicating with all parties and advocating until the final hour to make sure her client could close on time.
I was very impressed!
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September 3rd, 2026 07:18 PM
Beth, I appreciate your kind words and am pleased to hear you were impressed with my efforts. It's always important to me to ensure everything goes smoothly for closing, and I'm glad I could help make that happen. Thank you for recognizing...
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She had to deal with my agent from #### , A very rude insurance agent , and get paper work to VA. beach so my home would close on time. She should get the loan officer of the year award.
Reply from Melissa Rishel
September 2nd, 2026 02:02 AM
Rodney, I appreciate your kind words and support. It was my pleasure to assist in ensuring that everything went smoothly for your home closing. Thank you for recognizing my efforts; I'm glad I could help! Enjoy your peace and quiet in your...
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Melissa, Dania, and Jennifer were very thorough and professional the entire process. Whenever I felt anxiety or uncertainty about anything, they carefully explained to what was taking place and kept constant communication with me. I felt seen,...
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Reply from Melissa Rishel
August 19th, 2026 06:47 PM
It was great working with you. Thanks again for putting your trust in us.
Melissa is incredibly friendly and has excellent communication!
Reply from Melissa Rishel
July 29th, 2026 02:36 AM
Sebastian, I appreciate your kind words! I'm glad to hear that you found my communication helpful and enjoyed working with me. If there's anything else you need, feel free to reach out. Have the best time making memories in your new home.
I came to Melissa as a very sad woman, I lost my husband last October. He and I were in the process of looking for a new home. She was extremely patience and kind. She said she was going to do her best to help me. She did that and more! I'm...
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Reply from Melissa Rishel
June 8th, 2026 08:07 PM
I really appreciate the feedback and am looking forward to working with you again.
Loan officer seem to be on top of everything. Was very easy to work with.
Reply from Melissa Rishel
May 12th, 2026 04:01 PM
Hi Dan, I'm glad to hear that you found working with me easy and that I was able to stay on top of everything during the loan process. Thank you for sharing your positive experience! It was a pleasure working with you. Congratulations to you...
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I had an excellent experience working with Melissa as my loan officer. From start to finish, she was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to explain every step of the process in clear terms, which made what...
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Reply from Melissa Rishel
April 27th, 2026 03:37 PM
Treesa, thank you so much for your kind words! Everything you mention is very important to me and it makes me so happy that you feel this way. I pray you have that best time making memories in your new home! Congratulations homeowner!
Melissa was very professional and polite.
When ever I need her ahe she was there. Thank you for making my home purchase smooth
Reply from Melissa Rishel
April 23rd, 2026 01:42 PM
Thank you for this review, Sharon! It was my absolute pleasure guiding you through this exciting process. Thank YOU for helping to make the process smooth! Have the best time making memories in your new home. <3
Melissa was great!!!!
Reply from Melissa Rishel
October 13th, 2025 08:00 PM
I’m glad to hear you had a positive experience, Beth. I'm only as good as the people I'm helping! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! If you need anything else, feel free to reach out.
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I love educating clients, simplifying complex financial concepts, and helping them make informed decisions that align with their goals. My passion for numbers and real estate began when my husband and I purchased our first home, sparking a deep appreciation for homeownership and financial empowerment. Known for being reliable, knowledgeable, and resourceful, I strive to make the mortgage process smooth while continuously learning and giving back to my community.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Specialities
Mortgage Lending
Home financing
Mortgage Loan Origination
FHA Loans
VA Loans
Conventional Loans
USDA
Loans for Real Estate Investors
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Education
- Old Dominion UniversityBusiness Administration and ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)Jan 2019 -Dec 2023
Positions
- Homespire Mortgage - Mortgage Loan OriginatorMar 10th, 2025 - Current
Memberships
- NAMB
- ODU Alumni
Addresses and Serving Areas
Primary Serving Area
Other Serving Areas
Year Started
2021
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Licenses
- Licensed in NC, VA
- Branch NMLS #1918001
Achievements
- Certified Veterans Lending Specialist
Hobbies
- Fishing
- Listening to podcats
- Personal Development
Disclaimer
This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Homespire Home Loans is a dba of NFM Lending, LLC | NFM NMLS #2893 | 9711 Washingtonian Blvd., Suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 | Equal Housing Lender | nfmlending.com; homespirehomeloans.com | For licensing information, visit nmlsconsumeraccess.org and homespirehomeloans.com/disclosure-licensing.