Sylvia Magallanez

I started my banking career as a teller in 1989. A wise and encouraging manager who also became a mentor, and friend throughout the years, encouraged me to pursue opportunities that not only challenge me professionally, but also allow me to grow, make a meaningful impact, and continue building a successful and rewarding career path. I continued to work at the local bank in customer service positions and also worked for a Japanese bank, Sumitomo Bank, in the Sears Tower in Chicago, which was an incredible cultural work experience. In 1996, I found my true passion when I was hired at a local community bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer/Underwriter. I spent seven years working as both a Loan Originator and Underwriter and promoted to Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Loans. I also enjoyed organizing and hosting 4-day Home Buyer Seminars in both Spanish and English and training branch management trainees in the mortgage lending department. For over 20 years as a Mortgage loan officer/originator, I have been passionate about helping individuals and families achieve the dream of homeownership through purchasing, building, and refinancing homes. I am committed to guiding clients with integrity, knowledge, and a genuine desire to make a lasting impact in their lives. My experience has allowed me to build strong relationships while helping clients navigate important financial decisions with confidence. For the most recent 2 years, I have been working for Centier Bank as a Community Lender and continue to work with people to achieve homeownership or get into a better financial position throughout Northwest Indiana. In addition to my mortgage career, I proudly serve as a Board member for the Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana, where I have helped lead and grow industry events and community engagement efforts over the past four years. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to learn from exceptional mentors and leaders who encouraged me to continually grow, strength my skills, and pursue excellence. My foundation has always been built on integrity-putting my clients' best interest first and helping them achieve a stronger financial future, because I want people to be in a better financial position than when they came to me.