About us

Our Story

Founded in 1999 on the Principle of Commitment

For over two decades, MegaStar Financial Corp® has been driven by an unwavering commitment to serve both loan officers and their clients. By empowering real estate agents and providing tailored mortgage solutions, we’ve earned the trust of homebuyers across the nation. Our clients know they can count on us not just for competitive rates, but for our steadfast support throughout the entire process. Whether purchasing, refinancing, or building their dream home, MegaStar stands as a trusted partner, guiding clients step by step through one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives.

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Our Four Promises

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We promise to take complete and qualified applications

We streamline the loan process, reducing delays and allowing you to focus on relationships, with a shorter lock period.

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We promise to stay in touch and keep clients in the loop with our status reports

We build trust with clients and realtors by providing consistent updates, boosting your reputation for clear communication.

3

We promise to track and meet contract deadlines, protecting client earnest money

We safeguard clients’ earnest money by preventing last-minute issues and ensuring a smooth, dependable process.

4

We promise to deliver accurate closing figures three business days before closing

We ensure a seamless closing process with accurate figures, reflecting our reliability and minimizing any last-minute surprises.

Milestones

Our Company is Licensed in 24 States

Our expert loan officers are licensed across the nation, allowing us to serve more communities and help more people finance their dream of homeownership

FNMA / FHLMC / GNMA Approved Seller Servicer

We are able to offer a wide range of mortgage programs, allowing our clients to find the best plan to fit their unique financial needs.

We Service Over $3 Billion in Loans

We have cemented ourselves as experts in the mortgage industry. Our track record speaks for itself as we continue our high standards of excellent and responsible business practice.

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Our Team

Leading with Integrity and Expertise

Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald

Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald

MegaStar Founder | President | CEO

Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald is a pioneering leader in the mortgage industry and the visionary Founder and CEO of MegaStar Financial Corp, MegaStar Holdings, and Take Three Technologies. With an inspiring career that spans over four decades, Anita’s journey began humbly as a receptionist at the age of 18. Through determination, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, she worked her way up, mastering every role in the mortgage process—from processor and closer to underwriter, Vice President of Operations, and eventually President/CEO of First City Financial Corp. Her story is one of perseverance and passion, turning a dream into a legacy that has reshaped the mortgage industry.

Achievements and Contributions

Scott Pieper

Scott Pieper

Evp | Chief Operating Officer | Megastar Holdings

Scott Pieper is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of MegaStar Holdings, playing a pivotal role in the strategic and corporate management of all MegaStar companies. With over two decades of experience at MegaStar, Scott has been instrumental in shaping the company’s systems and driving its financial success

Achievements and Contributions

John Owens, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer

John Owens

EVP | Chief Strategy Officer | Operations

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John Owens, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer

Andy Marsh

SVP | Credit Risk Officer | Operations

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John Owens, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer

Kris Spuckes

VP | Operations Support | Operations

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John Owens, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer

Stephanie Tousky

VP |Secondary Marketing | Secondary Marketing

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John Owens, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer

Eric Armstrong

VP | Sales Operations Support | Operations

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Careers

Work With Us

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your success is our priority. With Megastar, you’ll have access to cutting-edge technology, robust support systems, and a collaborative environment.

Community Involvement

We Value the Opportunity to Help Make Lives Better

We believe in the importance of giving back to the community in which we live and work. We are dedicated to helping people through various initiatives, and our support of the community includes philanthropic endeavors such as the Tennessee Center, Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation, Family Star, the Children Diabetes Foundation, the Denver Rescue Mission, local food banks and education foundations, and a number of other nonprofit programs.

1098 forms were mailed 1/26/2024

If you have questions or need assistance with your 1098 form, please send your question to servicing@megastarfinancial.com