Dianne brings a refreshing approach to residential real estate loans at LaSalle Financial Services. Her professional, business conduct is uniquely enriched with a wonderful blend of warmth, sensitivity, humor and confidentiality. You will find that Dianne inspires trust naturally. Recognizing that each client has unique and individual needs; Dianne tailors her service to fit her client''s requirements; meeting where and when it fits their schedules. With every loan, the client will be assured of a detailed and professional follow up along with a calm and collected follow through.

What differentiates Dianne?

She:

1. Thoroughly educates the client about mortgage guidelines so that the process is less intimidating
2. Offers a strategic approach when choosing the lender and program
3. Can obtain pre-approval within 24 hours and close escrow in 15 days
4. Carefully explains financing costs
5. Keeps the client apprised throughout the approval process
6. Attends the signing appointment with the client

A diverse education (an economics degree from U.C. Berkeley and a law degree from Hastings) combined with experience in sales, marketing and finance provides Dianne with an unparalleled background. This powerful list of credentials enables her to answer questions about the financial market as well as be a compassionate listener. Simply, she has a wealth of experiences from which to draw.

Dianne balances her professional life with a full personal life. As the mother of three active children that she adores, she is involved in many sports and activities such as skiing, team sports and Girl Scouts. Volunteering has enriched her life for years. Dianne co-founded the Corpus Christi Women''s Group and spent two years as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Broadway Children''s School of Oakland, where she created a non-profit corporation and organized the school''s first capital campaign.

''Dianne takes the time to sit with buyers and make sure they are comfortable with their loan options. When buyers have a clear understanding of their financing I can help them find the right property, and they purchase with confidence!''
-- Jackie Care, Realtor, California Prudential

''Dianne manages the financial end of a purchase transaction with ease and competence. She is also a joy to work with. My clients love her.''
-- Madalyn Mitchell, Realtor, Pacific Union

''We used Dianne when we bought our house and for two refinancings. She is outstanding. She is smart, savvy, responsive and well-informed about market and interest-rate trends. She has done an excellent job in timing our refinances to take full advantage of the best rates. I would (and regularly do) recommend her to friends and work colleagues.''
-- Bill and Cindy Keane

''Dianne took the mystery out of the whole process and made the experience much less frightening for two nervous first-time homebuyers. She helped us feel comfortable with the type of loan that we chose by reviewing different financial scenarios for us. Dianne was very patient, understanding and extremely supportive from beginning to end. Her knowledge, experience and calm demeanor were exactly what we needed in a mortgage broker. We would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a home loan.''
-- Joanna Totheroh and Jose Valades