Meet the Team
DANIELLE BERTHELOT GUZZARDO
NMLS #388582
Cell: 225-678-0721
Danielle is the founder/owner of Highcrest Home Lending. With over 13 years of mortgage experience, Danielle provides the highest level of customer service and knowledge. Upon opening Highcrest, she quickly realized the dire need of a lender that could provide efficient customer service, quality loan programs and a positive closing experience. Danielle wanted to take the “big bank” feel out of the loan process. She is committed to quality and competitive lending which has earned her the respect and praise from clients and colleagues alike. Danielle prides herself and her company on her passion to help others fulfill their dream of homeownership. Highcrest Home Lending is changing the face of lending one loan at a time.
Danielle lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with her husband, her son, Nicholas and boxer puppy Huey. She enjoys working out, the beach and spending time with family and friends.
Danyel Engels
NMLS #904453
Cell: 225-975-7525
Danyel is a senior loan officer at Highcrest Home Lending. Danyel has over 15 years’ experience in the mortgage industry. She is committed to her client’s wellbeing by ensuring they get the loan that best fits their needs. Danyel’s number one goal is to exceed her client’s expectations and help them achieve their mortgage and real estate goals. Danyel is loyal, dedicated and extremely knowledgeable. She is a huge asset to her clients during the loan process.
Danyel lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is married and has a beautiful baby girl. Danyel enjoys spending time with her family, working out and vacationing when she finds the time in her business schedule.
MATTHEW LAWSON
NMLS #602303
Cell: 225-999-3969
Matt is a loan officer at Highcrest Home Lending. He has nine years of experience in retail branch banking with 6.5 years in a leadership role. In August of 2017, Matt made a career move to mortgage lending where he utilizes the customer service skills he developed in banking to educate and assist home buyers with their mortgage needs.
Matt’s passion for building real relationships with clients gains their trust and loyalty. Matt prides himself on his ability to thoroughly explain the “ins” and “outs” of the loan process with transparency. A native of Glenmora, LA his career path has brought him to Baton Rouge where he has been a resident for the last five years along with his two rescue pups, Max and Henry.
ADAM LATO
NMLS #1663030
Cell: 225-931-0038
Adam is a loan officer at Highcrest. With 15 years of sales and customer service experience, he provides a hands-on approach to ensure his clients have the best experience possible. Whether purchasing or refinancing, Adam is committed to walking all of his clients through the entire loan process step by step. He enjoys being part of such an exciting time for his clients and truly finds joy in helping people secure their dream homes.
Adam was born and raised in Baton Rouge where he graduated from Catholic High and LSU. He still lives in Baton Rouge with his wife Heather, son Tristan and dog Brady! He enjoys traveling, hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family.