Melina brings an incredible 44 years of mortgage experience and 45 years in the banking and finance industry to Canvas Mortgage. Throughout her career, she has built an extensive background in mortgage lending, branch management, commercial and consumer lending, SBA loans, farm loans and more. Her broad experience gives her a unique perspective and the ability to help clients navigate the lending process with confidence.

For Melina, mortgage lending has always been about the people behind the loan. Her favorite part of the industry is helping individuals and families achieve their goals. Whether that means purchasing their first home or refinancing their current home to help make their next chapter possible. Melina takes the time to understand each client’s unique needs and goals.

A native of Eunice, Louisiana, Melina attended LSU-E and has spent her career serving customers and communities throughout Louisiana. Her longstanding relationships, local knowledge, and decades of lending experience have made her a trusted resource for generations of clients.

Melina is committed to providing the experience, personal attention, and guidance her clients deserve — helping make the dream of homeownership a reality, one relationship at a time.