Meet Ivan Ramirez, your go-to bilingual Spanish-English mortgage loan officer based out of our Duluth, Georgia BankSouth Mortgage loan office. He is a dedicated father to two precious girls and a loving husband to Maria Ramirez for over 15 years. Together, their family cherishes simple moments - from enjoying an ice cream on a sunny day and watching Disney movies, like Aladdin and The Lion King, to embarking on offroad adventures during weekends in the north Georgia Mountains, Tennessee, or South Carolina.
Professionally, Ivan is a passionate mortgage specialist fluent in Spanish and English. He can often be found navigating the streets of Gwinnett in his Jeep Gladiator on his way to meet a first-time buyer somewhere like Starbucks or the White Windmill Bakery & Cafe or share a meal with a real estate agent, usually at a favorite of his, Alebrije Mexican restaurant, making deals happen on a daily basis. Ivan's smile radiates positivity to everyone he meets. He has a knack for staying calm during stressful moments – perhaps it's his warm Colombian roots shining through. As a 10-year-old child in Bogota, Colombia, he dreamed of being a professional soccer player at Barcelona FC. He loved that everyone in the sport plays their best to win, but it's a collective effort that stretches your team to excel above all others. At the age of 15, Ivan moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia. Throughout his high school years at [ Collins Hill High School], he enjoyed playing soccer for the [Eagles]. He went on to further his education at Toccoa Falls College and Georgia State University, pursuing a business degree, and soon after, completed his Master of Business Administration from Florida Institute of Technology. He was later recruited to join the mortgage industry because of his natural ability to connect with people and selflessly serve others. He is proud of a couple of major titles he achieved as Top Rookie of the year in 2021 and a President’s Club Member for 2022.
What truly sets Ivan apart? It's his commitment to bringing value to any situation, whether good or bad, offering solutions rather than problems. Every interaction with him underscores the power of being responsive and attentive. As John Maxwell rightly said, "People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude." This positive attitude and his ability to communicate as a bilingual loan officer enable Ivan to cater to English and Spanish-speaking homebuyers and business partners effortlessly.
His goal? Even though his childhood dream of being a professional soccer player did not come true, Ivan feels fortunate to be part of a team that "plays with excellence" and loves to win by helping others become homeowners, making their dreams come true by obtaining one of the greatest titles – homeowner! With this team of professionals, Ivan's career goal is to grow homeownership within the Hispanic community and develop deep business partnerships that champion this cause. If you're a homebuyer needing a mortgage or a business partner aiming to widen your reach and support this common cause, Ivan is the bridge between your aspirations and their realization. Join hands with a mortgage expert who truly understands and will do the work to make the homebuying journey a success.