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Chris Murray​

Chris Murray
Founder and Managing Partner, NMLS # 103453

Chris Murray is not only native to North Carolina; he is native to the triangle area. Born and raised in Chapel Hill, Chris fell in love with the area and never left. When he graduated from ECU, Chris went to work for a mortgage credit report agency that had accounts up and down the east coast. One of Chris’ customers suggested that he come and work for his mortgage company, and the rest is history. Chris has been originating loans since 1996 and can’t imagine doing anything else. His favorite parts of being a loan officer is getting to meet new people, solving problems and teaching first time home buyers about the mortgage process.

In his free time, Chris loves to vacation, go to an ECU football game, and spend time with his family, including his 3 furry children, Leo, Stella and Penny. Chris loves traveling and his favorite place he has visited is Edinburgh, Scotland.

Ivan Lopez Corcino
Bilingual (Spanish) Loan Officer, NMLS# 1911860

Ivan Lopez Corcina was born in the Dominican Republic but was raised in Alexandria, VA. He has spent the last 10 years in the Triangle where he started his career in private banking working in wealth management and banking analytics. Ivan started doing mortgages because he recognized that there was a need in the community to understand the complex financial system. He is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their dreams of homeownership and believes that everyone deserves access to fair and equitable mortgage solutions.

In his free time, Ivan enjoys playing baseball, visiting the beach and playing with his two fur babies, Lilac & Luna.

Ivan Lopez Corcino

Laurissa Allen

Laurissa Allen
Senior Loan Processor

Laurissa was born are raised in Morris, IL until the age of 16 when she moved to Chapel Hill, NC. She attended Appalachian State University where she majored in Exercise Science and also cheered at the collegiate level. Laurissa started in the mortgage industry in 2013 as a Sales Assistant and then as an Operations Manager. She loves processing loans because she loves making home ownership dreams a reality by getting clients to the closing table. 

Laurissa is a mom a of 3 including one set of twins and also has a fur baby, Maverick. In her free time she loves live music, dancing, and caring for and acquiring plants.

Joyce Morrison
Licensed Loan Officer Assistant, NMLS# 2214352

Joyce Morrison has called the Triangle home for the last 8 years, but was born and raised in Newberry, FL. She worked in Property Management for 10 years and decided to make a switch to the mortgage industry in 2021 and hasn’t looked back. After many years of working with renters, she feels there is something truly special about helping families and individuals become home owners. 

In her free time, Joyce enjoys spending time with her husband and their 3 children, traveling, attending her children’s sporting events and reading. 

Joyce Morrison