Not everyone can say they’ve seen their profession come full circle over the span of their career, but Andrew Rocco can. When he started in the mortgage business 22 years ago, rates were between 7 percent and 8 percent, Rocco worked primarily with first-time homebuyers and investors, and people stayed in their homes for seven to 10 years. Today, rates are again between 7 percent and 8 percent, first-time-homebuyers are among the hottest demographics in the industry, investors are still in the market for homes and people are again staying in their homes longer than they did in the previous 10 years.

A few things have changed, of course. For example, Rocco is no longer a wet-behind-the-ears new loan officer but instead a seasoned vice president at the No. 2 retail lender in the country. He still works with first-time homebuyers and down-payment assistance programs just as he did in the early days, but now he also specializes in other complex situations such as alternative documentation loans.

Unchanged is Rocco’s commitment to building and maintaining meaningful relationships with real estate agents and clients, leading to success for all involved. As manager of Guaranteed Rate’s Alpharetta branch, Rocco takes pride in providing exceptional customer service while offering honest and responsible advice to borrowers. “Today is a market that requires hard work, understanding customer needs and execution at the highest level,” he shares.

An avid home chef, Rocco can often be found practicing his culinary skills while entertaining family and friends when he’s off the clock. He also travels and plays golf.

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