Given her giant personality, Jessica C. Paquette brings considerable energy to every deal and never hesitates to be straightforward. Her career in lending started after purchasing her first home at age 22. At the time, she was heavily engaged at every step of the process and determined to do things the right way. Noticing her zeal, her loan officer told her she’d be a natural fit for the industry.
With 24 years of experience in lending, Paquette began her career at a company specializing in commercial lease renewals for national chain stores. That experience taught her the fundamental business principles she still uses daily, including navigating niche products such as mass housing and renovation loans.
Clients consistently point to Paquette’s communication style as a differentiator. She keeps borrowers informed at every stage, outlining expectations, anticipating hurdles and addressing challenges head-on. She believes that listening closely to clients is crucial to success, as understanding what a borrower values allows her to structure loans responsibly. She runs an entirely referral-based business built on repeat clients and trusted agent partnerships.
Paquette doesn’t just sell renovation loans; she lives them. Five years ago, her family bought a 1924 schoolhouse and used a conventional renovation loan to bring it back to life. When she isn’t obsessing over property transformations, she and her husband stay busy exploring the open road on their motorcycles, including hunting for winding roads and endless curves across the country.
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