Stephanie Machado Barto

Branch Manager NMLS #71339

Rating: 4.94 out of 5
Stephanie Machado Barto
GMFS Mortgage - Covington, LA

119 Terra Bella Blvd.
Covington, LA 70433

Fax: (985) 231-5332

Stephanie Machado Barto

2025 Scotsman Guide Top Originator

Stephanie Machado 2025 Scotsman Guide Top U.S. Originators Rankings:

Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee – License #14655

Alabama

#71339

Florida

#71339

Georgia

#71339

Louisiana

#71339

Mississippi

#71339

Tennessee

#71339

Texas

#71339

Stephanie Machado Barto Reviews

What Our Customers Say

Choosing a loan officer is personal. See what others have to say about their experience.

Rating: 5 out of 5

Stephanie and the GMFS team were great! They made the whole experience seamless and easy. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in financing a home.

Edward M.

Madisonville, LA

Rating: 5 out of 5

2nd time around with GMFS the service and customer service is what keeps me coming back. I have referred two others and next time someone mentions they are looking to by I will send them here

Felix M.

Metairie, LA

Rating: 5 out of 5

No surprises.

Michael L.

Loudon, TN

Rating: 4.75 out of 5

I was very stressed throughout the process but Stephanie was very supportive and made things as simple as she could for me.

Joshua D.

Mandeville, LA

Rating: 5 out of 5

Stephanie’s experience will keep me coming back to her and I will continue recommending her to everyone I know needing a lender.

Colleen L.

Bush, LA

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Best Mortgage Lenders 2018 Ranking by askalender.com:

  • Ranked #1 for Covington, LA
  • Ranked #1 for Louisiana

August 1, 2018 Scotsman Guide article:
Stephanie Machado Barto of GMFS Mortgage is clearly doing something right. For the second year in a row, Machado topped the list of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lenders in Scotsman Guide’s Top Originator rankings.  Read the full article

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What Sets Us Apart

A Lender Who Cares

With GMFS Mortgage, you’re not just getting a loan—you’re getting a team that’s all in, every step of the way.

Established

Since 1999, we’ve helped over 150,000 people across 23 states become homeowners.

Efficient

Everything from processing to closing happens under one roof. That means fewer hiccups…and more high-fives.

Trusted

A+ BBB rating. Torch Award for Marketplace Trust. A reputation built on doing the right thing.

Experienced

Our team averages 14+ years in the industry—and a lifetime of showing up for our clients.

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