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American Riviera Bank Expands Mortgage Availability in the Santa Maria Market with the Hiring of Linda Kestler
American Riviera Bank Expands Mortgage Availability in the Santa Maria Market with the Hiring of Linda Kestler
(Santa Barbara, CA, August 11, 2023) Linda Kestler joins American Riviera Bank (OTX Markets: ARBV) as Assistant Vice President/Residential Lending Officer. As the Bank continues its growth in the Central Coast region, Kestler will bring her years of service in the mortgage industry to the American Riviera Bank team. She will be serving the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria markets and help clients optimize the numerous portfolio and first-time buyer programs that American Riviera Bank offers.
“When it came to serving the unique housing needs of the Santa Maria market, we knew only the best candidate would do,” said American Riviera Bank COO and EVP, Joanne Funari, “Linda has deep roots in the Santa Maria market. Her expertise, knowledge, and familiarity with the region are exactly what we need to round out our team of financial experts at the new Santa Maria location. Linda joining the team reinforces our commitment to deliver mortgage services for our community at a time when many lenders are taking a step back.”
A lifetime Santa Maria resident, Kestler has worked for over 20 years in the mortgage industry. Prior to joining Guild Mortgage in 2018, Kestler worked for Rabobank, Bank of America, Com Unity Lending, and Mariner Mortgage.
“I am thrilled to be joining American Riviera Bank, who has always maintained a strong reputation for meeting the needs of their clients. I’m also excited to be a part of our long-term strategy to expand into the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria markets, and to work with the team to ensure our clients’ needs are met.”
Linda Kestler, AVP/Residential Lending Officer
Kestler is an active affiliate with the Santa Maria Association of Realtors. She enjoys volunteering in the community, camping and spending time with her husband, Mike, and their kids and grandkids.
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