Marco Montano is an accomplished professional in the mortgage industry, currently serving as VP of Renovation Lending at First Community Mortgage, a position held since December 2023. With twenty years of extensive experience in renovation and construction lending, Marco has held significant roles such as Director of Renovation & Construction Lending at InstaMortgage and VP of Renovation Lending at Family First Funding LLC, where a notable program, the Renovation Concierge Service, was developed. Previous positions also include Regional Renovation Manager at Guaranteed Rate and National Product Manager at Newrez LLC, where operational efficiencies and sales training for renovation lending were priorities. Marco's educational background includes a BBA in Business Management from Loma Linda University and graduate studies in Education and Leadership from California State University-San Bernardino.