Our story

Personal service was the whole idea.

Maya and Mike Atkinson founded Avalon Mortgage Group after years at large lenders, where the pressure was to go faster and charge more. They wanted the opposite: a team that listens first, explains everything, and stays with you to closing.

The Avalon team

The people you’ll work with.

Maya Atkinson

Maya Atkinson

Founder, Executive Loan Officer · NMLS #22123

Maya co-founded Avalon after years at large lenders, where clients consistently praised her for explaining every option clearly and getting them to the closing table quickly.

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Mike Atkinson

Mike Atkinson

Co-founder, Executive Loan Officer · NMLS #23290

Mike co-founded Avalon with Maya to give clients more personal service than a big lender allows.

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Kaleb Maxwell

Kaleb Maxwell

Executive Loan Officer · NMLS #1011823

Kaleb helps Avalon clients find the right loan and guides them through every step to closing.

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How we work

What you can count on.

We listen first

Before any recommendation, we want to understand your goals, your timeline, and what matters most to you.

We explain everything

Every option, every document, every step, in plain language, so you always know where things stand.

We stay reachable

You’ll have a direct line to the people handling your loan, from the first call through closing.

Powered by E Mortgage Capital

Boutique attention. Broad access.

As a branch of E Mortgage Capital, Inc. (NMLS #1416824), Avalon can look across a wide range of lenders and loan programs, rather than offering a single bank’s products. You get a small team’s care with the reach to find a loan that fits.

40 yearscombined lending experience
$1.7B+in closed loans funded
36 stateswhere we can lend
Alpharettahome branch, Georgia
Your next move

Let’s find the right
loan for you.

Apply online and we’ll review your file and call you with real options within 24 hours. Not ready yet? Answer a few quick questions and we’ll reach out.