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Personalized Guidance Provided By Someone You Trust

Meet the Midtowne Mortgage Team

What makes someone a great mortgage broker?

The ability to customize a loan that fits a client’s needs – whatever that may be. At Midtown Mortgage, we have served homeowners all over Georgia since 2001. Throughout these 20+ years, we continue to find mortgage solutions for our clients in a market that is always changing.

Walter Moody, Owner/President at Midtowne Mortgage

Walter Moody

Owner/President

Loan Officer, NMLS # 164942

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Walter graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1994, where he received a degree in Finance with an emphasis in Real Estate and Investments. After Graduation, Walter returned to his hometown of Macon, Georgia, and worked his way up through the ranks at First Liberty Bank. He then moved to Fairfield Financial in 1996. Walter remained with Fairfield Financial for three years and, in 1999, joined GE Capital Mortgage Company selling private mortgage insurance.

Walter started Midtowne Mortgage in early 2001 and enjoys working every day to help people reach their financial goals. He finds himself in a unique position, often working with the same family on multiple loans over the years. The most rewarding part of his day is helping someone eventually purchase their dream home. Walter has twin boys, and enjoys all of the excitement and entertainment that they bring.

Community Involvement

  • Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia, Board Member
  • Georgia Brokers Association, Past President
  • Make A Wish Central Georgia, Past President
  • Hay House Board of Directors, Past President
  • Member of Macon Civic Club
  • Leadership Macon Class of 2006
  • Active Member of Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
  • Better Business Bureau Member
  • Member of Riverside United Methodist Church
  • Boy Scouts of America, Central GA Council, Ocmulgee District Chairman, Past Chairman

Credentials

NMLS Individual # 164942
NMLS Company #150509
Georgia Residential License #15386
Ellen Brown, Loan Officer at Midtowne Mortgage

Ellen Brown

Loan Officer, NMLS #161804

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Ellen Brown has a long history of helping people. She retired from the Social Security Administration after 25 years of service. She began her real estate career with Sheridan Solomon & Kernaghan, where she was a top producer for 11 years. Ellen has been in mortgage lending for 25 years of which 22 years have been with Midtowne Mortgage. Her specialty is working with first-time home buyers. She is a member of Martha Bowman Methodist Church and serves as Chairman of the Architectural Control Committee at Lokchapee Landing.
Cheri Frame, Loan Officer at Midtowne Mortgage

Chéri Frame

Loan Officer, NMLS #1841310

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Chéri graduated from Mercer University in 1993 with a Bachelor’s degree in both Management and Marketing. After graduation, she worked as an Employee Benefits Specialist with AFLAC, working with companies all over Georgia to select health care plan offerings for their employees. Shortly thereafter, Chéri purchased a retail store, In Good Taste, and enjoyed selling baskets, gifts and invitations for 10 years. This business propelled her into a fun side-business of Event Planning and enjoyed many years directing large events and weddings in the Middle Georgia Area.

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In 2010, her next chapter took her back home to her high school, First Presbyterian Day School, where she served as Admissions Director for over 10 years as well as Advancement Director for the last two years. Cheri has wonderful, fond memories and long-lasting friendships during this time of serving the families of FPD.

As her children became teenagers and college students, Chéri joined Midtowne Mortgage in June 2019. Her joy comes from serving others and she has found a niche in helping educate First Time Home Buyers who may be unfamiliar with the mortgage process. Her reward comes from seeing big smiles on closing day with the excitement of purchasing their first home!

For the past 25 years, Chéri has been married to her best friend, Rick. They stay busy with their 3 college kids: Sadie, Truett and Cammie. Her free time is spent either on the campus of Georgia Tech visiting all three kids or tailgating, as well as fun dinners with friends or an afternoon on the lake!

Community Involvement

  • Junior League of Macon’s Marketplace Chairman and Board member
  • Leadership Macon, Class of 1996, National Charity League, Founding Board member;
  • Member of First Presbyterian Church; Children’s Ministry Board; Dick Frame Fun Run, Business Chair
LaShanda Batieste, Loan Officer at Midtowne Mortgage

LaShanda Batieste

Loan Officer, NMLS #2400459

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LaShanda graduated from Middle Georgia State University (formally Macon State College) in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology. In addition to being a Mortgage Loan Officer she also works as a Lead Quality Assurance Specialist at Robins Air Force Base where she has been employed for over 24 years. Being a expert in quality assurance and the mortgage industry will allow her the skills and expertise to meet all of the clients borrowing needs. She is passionate about educating clients in the home-buying process while finding them the best loan program. When LaShanda is not busy with work she enjoys attending live music concerts, exploring different cuisines and traveling.

Client Testimonials

“Thank you Chéri Frame for helping us with the purchase of our home! Your knowledge, excellent communication, patience and bubbly personality helped us stay positive throughout the entire process. You are awesome! We will highly recommend you to anyone who is looking to purchase a home.”

– Robert

“Chéri Frame was absolutely amazing! She made our first home buying experience one to remember. She was always available & was there to answer any questions we had! If you’re looking for an awesome lender she’s definitely the one!”

– Amber

“As a client and a real estate agent I can honestly say there is nothing better than customer service in the mortgage world.”

– Ramsey

“Walter made our home buying experience so smooth and was so helpful during the entire process. As first time home buyers we had a slew of questions, and he always treated us as a priority despite any other things he had going on.”

– Melissa

“Walter was extremely diligent in making sure we got exactly what we wanted during the purchase of our first home! Being young and first time home buyers did not stop us, and with Walter’s help we were prepared for every step along the way!”

– Meagen

Midtowne Mortgage
2614 Riverside Drive,
Macon, GA 31204-1436

Business Hours:
Monday — Friday:
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: Closed