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Stephanie Machado Barto at GMFS Mortgage - NM...
Branch Manager | Senior Loan Officer

Stephanie has been helping families achieve homeownership since 2003. As a Senior Loan Officer and Branch Manager, she has built her reputation on expert guidance, honest communication, and a genuine passion for helping clients make confide... Show More
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8 AM to 5 PM(Open now)
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8 AM to 5 PM
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Easy process, great communication, timely and responsive, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly :)
Reply from Joyner Brown
April 20th, 2026 01:54 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Angela. We're pleased to hear that you found the process easy and our team knowledgeable and responsive. It's great to know that our communication met your expectations.
Everyone I spoke with and emailed were absolutely fantastic .
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April 20th, 2026 01:55 PM
We're happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team, Patrick. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're glad we could assist you effectively. If you need anything else, please feel free to reach out.
Thank You! Everything was smooth and easy.
Reply from Joyner Brown
April 20th, 2026 02:43 PM
We’re pleased to hear that your experience was smooth and easy, Stephen. Thank you for your kind words!
Stephanie and her team are rockstars in the mortgage world . They flat out get the job done on time every time!!!
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April 14th, 2026 04:44 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Seth. We're pleased to hear that Stephanie and her team consistently delivered a great experience for you. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we're grateful for your feedback.
Stephanie was fantastic to work with—extremely responsive and on top of everything from start to finish. She made the process smooth and stress-free, always getting back to us quickly and keeping things moving. Highly recommend! Ben and Dori...
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April 14th, 2026 04:45 PM
Thank you, Benjamin, for your kind words about working with Stephanie. We're pleased to hear that her responsiveness and dedication made the process smooth and stress-free for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Stephanie is a pleasure to work with. Communication was clear and consistent. She stayed on top of everything to ensure a smooth transaction . I would look forward to working with Stephanie again in the future!
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April 14th, 2026 04:47 PM
We're grateful for your kind words about working with Stephanie, Callie. It's great to hear that her clear communication and attention to detail made the transaction smooth for you. We look forward to any future opportunities to assist you!
Everyone was very efficient and so nice to work with. We are from out of town and they made it a very simple process. We felt confident every step of the way. Highly recommend!
Reply from Joyner Brown
April 14th, 2026 04:47 PM
We're grateful for your kind words, Dori. It's appreciated to hear that our team made the process simple and efficient for you, especially being from out of town. Thank you for your recommendation.
Stephanie and Christy are wonderful! Their attention to detail and communication of each step of the process makes purchasing a home seem easy. I would highly recommend them!
Reply from Joyner Brown
April 7th, 2026 02:39 PM
We're pleased to hear about your experience with Stephanie and Christy, Brandy. It's great to know their attention to detail and clear communication helped make your home-buying process smoother. Thank you for recommending them, and if you...
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Stephanie was very communicative and very thorough in exploring every route in order to get us approved. Our circumstances gave her very little time to work with and yet she excelled anyway I am extremely pleased with her service !!
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Reply from Joyner Brown
April 7th, 2026 02:39 PM
Rick, we're glad to hear about your positive experience with Stephanie. It’s wonderful to know that her communication and thoroughness made a difference, especially given the time constraints. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're...
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Helped with any question
Reply from Joyner Brown
April 7th, 2026 02:48 PM
We appreciate your feedback, Jake. It's gratifying to know that any questions you had were addressed effectively. Thank you for choosing GMFS!
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Stephanie has been helping families achieve homeownership since 2003. As a Senior Loan Officer and Branch Manager, she has built her reputation on expert guidance, honest communication, and a genuine passion for helping clients make confident financial decisions.
Stephanie has consistently been recognized as one of Louisiana’s top-producing mortgage professionals. She has built her business on expertise, responsiveness, and long-term relationships with her clients and referral partners. Her philosophy is simple: every mortgage is more than a loan—it’s a family’s future. By providing honest advice, clear communication, and tailored financing solutions, she helps clients navigate one of life’s biggest financial decisions with confidence.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Home Renovation Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Construction Loan
Medical Professional Mortgages
USDA Loans
DSCR Loans
Cash-Out Refinances
Specialities
100% Financing Loans
2/1 Buydown Mortgage
Adjustable Rate Mortgage
ARM Loans
Bank Statement Program - 1099
Buydown Mortgages
Cash-Out Refinance
Conventional Loan
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Memberships
- Northshore Area Board of Realtors (NABOR)
- Louisiana Mortgage Bankers Association — GMFS Mortgage Member / Industry Representative
- Member of The Working Moms Club :)
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Year Started
1999
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS # 71339
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Achievements
- Top USDA lender for 10+ years
- Top Lender in Louisiana for 10+ years
- Top Woman Originator in Louisiana
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- Travel
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Disclaimer
Equal Housing Lender. ©2017 GMFS LLC NMLS #64997. Branch is located at 119 Terra Bella Blvd. Covington, LA 70433. NMLS #881184.Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee – License #14655. All mortgages are originated at 7389 Florida Blvd. Suite 200A Baton Rouge, LA 70806.