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Mortgage Company

Georgia Platinum Mortgage is an experienced mortgage company that was established in 2000. We have endured the housing crisis and continue the success for our clients as our primary focus.

We work as a Fiduciary, to work for our clients in a way to get the best wholesale mortgage rates.  We see you as a family for one of the biggest financial decisions you will make, and we are here for you.

Perfect Mortgage Plan

At Georgia Platinum Mortgage, we can close a mortgage within three weeks. We have survived the mortgage crisis of 2008 and continue to grow with trust and accessibility. We pride ourselves in giving you the mortgage information, loan options, and convenient assistance you’re looking for.

Loan Options

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Our Team

Matt Lilquist

GA Loan Officer

Matt received his degree from the University of West Georgia majoring in Accounting and Finance. In 1996 he started an over the road trucking company that made Inc’s 500 fastest growing companies in the US.
In 2015, Matt started his second career as a mortgage originator, forming a partnership with his wife who is a successful realtor. Matt takes the approach of educating my clients to ensure that they understand each step of the process. In the end, the goal is to make sure you are happy with your loan as you are happy with your new home.

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Aaron Veres

GA/FL Loan officer

Aaron was born for the financial world. Growing up around his father’s mortgage company and his favorite book being a sudoku puzzle book, numbers has always been a second language to him. He spent his first two years in college at Georgia College & State University and then finished up his schooling at Kennesaw State University in 2019. He graduated with Cum Laude and walked away with a diploma in finance. His age does not reflect the amount of experience he has in the mortgage industry. Working for his father for many years Aaron decided to become a licensed loan officer in the summer of 2018. With a hunger for business, and the desire to help others, Aaron makes sure every client gets in the home of their dreams in a short amount of time.

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Aaron Veres GA/FL Loan officer

Mark Talmadge

GA Loan Officer

Mark is a graduate of the University of Michigan, BBA in Accounting and a cum laude graduate of the University of Detroit, MBA.

He entered the mainframe computer industry after graduating from U of M, then became part of the emerging PC and networking industry in 1985, where he held sales and management roles during his 37-year career in information technology. Following his career in IT, he focused his analytical and investment skills in financial services as a senior mortgage advisor in 2016, and joined Kennesaw-based, Georgia Platinum Mortgage in 2018. Mark’s been a part of both established and early stage companies in IT, financial services, and retail, continuously building trust relationships with his customers. Mark considers his most-valued strength is being a well-informed and sensible trusted adviser

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Mark Talmadge GA Loan Officer

BJ Ford

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BJ Ford Alabama manager/Loan officer

Ron Veres

CEO

As a seasoned mortgage professional of over 25 years, Ron has taken great pride in providing exceptional hands on service for his clients. Ron believes he works for the clients, not the other way around. Accessibility, knowledge, experience, rapport building, educating the consumer on the process, and treating the client like family are qualities that set Ron above his competition. His goal is to make the process of purchasing a home a stress free and enjoyable experience. Purchasing a home is a journey in life that creates such a tremendous achievement that Ron is honored to share this experience with.

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Ron Veres CEO

Jenna

AL Loan Officer

Jenna is a loan originator in our Phenix City, Alabama office and originates loans for both Alabama and Georgia properties. She has worked in the real estate industry for over 15 years and truly enjoys being a part of making people’s homeownership dreams a reality. Jenna is a lifelong resident of the Phenix City area. When she’s not working, she’s spending time with her husband, Carl and their two kids, Ian and Sophia.

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Jenna Hemilburger AL Loan Officer

Brooke Miller

Processor

Brooke has spent the last 5 years working for Keller Williams, the largest Real Estate Broker in the Atlanta area. While working with KW, she onboarded and trained 400+ agents within the Woodstock-Cherokee office. She also served as a Director of Operations for one of highest producing teams in Cherokee County, Ursula and Associates. She loves working in Real Estate and providing exceptional services in all aspects and helping clients find and finance their dream homes. Brooke is originally from Illinois and attended Illinois State University in Normal, IL, where she studied Visual Communications – Graphic Design. She has resided in the Atlanta area for the last 6 years. She loves spending time with her husband, Tim and son, Matthew when she is not working.

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Brooke Miller Processor


Brina Smith

AL Loan Officer

Brina has been banking and finance for over 23 years. Her financial career began as a loan officer with a local credit union, and she wanted to do more to assist families financially in Her community. Brina decided to embark on an exciting career to become a mortgage loan officer. It was the best decision she could have made. Brina has been working for Georgia Platinum Mortgage as a loan originator for over 15 years while taking pride and joy in helping families attain homeownership. She look forward towards many more years in helping families with various home loan programs to include VA Home Loans, FHA, Conventional, and First Time Home Buyers programs.

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Sherry Hale

GA Loan Officer

Sherry has been in the mortgage industry since 1999 and has seen every scenario possible. Sherry handles most of her business through a few subdivisions where she is the preferred lender. Whether it is first time home buyers or empty nesters, Sherry does an amazing job handling the needs of our buyers. When Sherry is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband who is a Veteran over at the American Legion. They enjoy serving other Veterans and participating in charity motorcycle rides.

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Sherry Hale GA Loan Officer

Sherry Hale

GA Loan Officer

Sherry has been in the mortgage industry since 1999 and has seen every scenario possible. Sherry handles most of her business through a few subdivisions where she is the preferred lender. Whether it is first time home buyers or empty nesters, Sherry does an amazing job handling the needs of our buyers. When Sherry is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband who is a Veteran over at the American Legion. They enjoy serving other Veterans and participating in charity motorcycle rides.

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Therese Upshaw GA Loan Officer