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James Liesfeld

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James Liesfeld

Senior Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS# 873821
Office: (804) 614-3353
Toll Free: (800) 285-5051 x3353
Fax: (804) 267-1433

Hi, I’m James, your local mortgage expert.

With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry and over 12 years at VACU, I have served in a variety of roles, including a Banker, Quality Assurance Consultant, and now as a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer. It has always been my goal to help our members achieve their financial dreams of home ownership. Purchasing or refinancing a home is one of the biggest investments you will make, so I enjoy being there to make sure it's a wonderful experience.

As a Richmond native, I love everything the area has to offer, such as the diversity, great seasonal weather, and community events. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, watching sports, supporting our community, and participating in credit union volunteer events.

Why work with a VACU mortgage loan officer?

As a local mortgage loan officer, I'm here to help you navigate the home financing process with confidence. Along with my personalized guidance and local expertise, I can assist with:

  • Mortgages for your primary residence, second homes, or investment properties
  • No-closing-cost options
  • Home Equity and Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) options
  • Adjustable-rate mortgages
  • First-time homebuyer loans
  • Low down payment options
  • Specialty loans, including 100%-financing and jumbo loans
  • Construction and construction-to-permanent loans

What our members are saying:

  • James is very knowledgeable. The best I have ever dealt with in the financial industry. This is my third home I am building... I would give him 10 stars out of 5 stars!

  • James was extremely helpful. As a first-time homebuyer, I had a lot of questions. He was immediately responsive to all my emails, and even met in person for an hour to talk me through the process.

  • James was so prompt at getting back whenever I had a question or concern. He made the process easy and all my questions were answered. He is very knowledgeable. Thank you!

Services VACU offers:

Whether you're new to homebuying or you've done this before, we can help.

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    Mortgages

    From finding the right home to closing on a mortgage with a competitive rate, we're ready to help at every step.

  • Refinance Icon
    Refinancing

    Refinance to lower your monthly payments, change terms, or get cash out to use for a home project or other expense.

  • Home equity loans icon
    Home Equity

    Tap into the money you've already invested in your home to cover life's expenses.

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    Get Pre-Qualified

    Know your budget while you're looking for your next home, and show sellers you're serious during negotiations.

Ready to get started?

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