Northside teller Lexi Lawler takes the customer’s first mortgage payment.

Susan and her client, Mauro.

Mortgage loan originator Susan Liedel made one customer’s 2022 a whole lot better by helping him buy his first home.

“He was referred to me by a Realtor because the lender he was dealing with was not communicating and there were issues with the appraisal — just lots of concerns,” Susan said. “I took the application on October 11, and we closed on October 31.”

She added: “We were able to stack grants, so he received $16,000 in grants that are forgivable. He’s a great guy. He came in to make his first payment early, and even paid down on his principal. Love it!” The customer made a point of asking Susan to take a photo of him making that first payment, and wanted one with her too. Excellent work, Susan!