Since its inception in 1983, W.D. Little Mortgage Corp. has positioned itself as a family oriented business helping people with what we consider to be life’s most important financial transactions- home mortgages.
W.D. Little Mortgage Corp. was founded by Marietta’s own William D. “Bill” Little, a graduate of Marietta High School (1936) and the University of Georgia (1940), where he was an active member of the UGA community as a golfer, tennis player, and member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Following his family’s long-time profession of banking, Bill served as President and CEO of four lending institutions in Georgia before retiring in 1982. Bill’s realization that no amount of golf or football watching could keep him busy, coupled with his seasoned business acumen, led to his founding of W.D. Little Mortgage Corp. within a year of his retirement.
Within months, Bill had built a multi-million dollar per month loan origination operation. With business booming, Bill then turned to his wife, Doris W. Little, to assist with sales and operations. A seasoned realtor in the metro Atlanta area, Doris specialized in land acquisition and new construction sales in the ‘70s and ‘80s before joining her husband’s business. Armed with her extensive knowledge and relationships in the local markets, Doris quickly became one of the area’s most successful loan officers while also handling the managerial responsibilities of a growing family business.
As business grew over the years, the Littles enlisted the help of their daughter, Meredith Little Williams, to manage the processing staff and the underwriting of loan applications. Also a Marietta native and UGA graduate, Meredith worked in the audit department at Bank of the South before joining the family team in 1984. Her adept handling of the underwriting, processing, and closing of loan applications helped spur the company to the forefront of the local market. In this capacity, Meredith has maintained the quality and dedication to clients and lenders that have allowed WDLMC access to the best loan programs and products at the best rates for customers.
Meredith currently owns and operates WDLMC with her second cousin, Mary Ansley Meaders Southerland. The great-niece of Doris and Bill, Mary Ansley took a summer job as a clerical intern at WDLMC in 1985 before returning to college at Kennesaw State University. In January 1986, while working towards a joint degree in economics and finance, Mary Ansley took a full-time job with her family’s company. She immersed herself in all facets of the loan process, and quickly became the company’s first in-house underwriter with full loan approval authority. Mary Ansley continues to be an award-winning, high-volume loan officer managing loan production for the company. She has been honored with “Top Gun” status by the Georgia Association of Mortgage Brokers, and has been recognized as the seventh-leading producing loan officer in Georgia.
Since our very beginnings, we at W.D. Little Mortgage Corp. have prided ourselves on providing personalized, concise, accurate, and surprise-free loan closings for all our clients. As a family-run business, we value quality in our services above all else. Our reputation for quality at W.D. Little has been nationally validated, starting with Bill’s recognition as 1995 Mortgage Broker of the Year for Georgia. A year later, he was named a finalist for National Broker of the Year by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, and in 1998, the same organization honored him with a Distinguished Service Award for life-long achievements in the home loan business.
Doris and Bill left a business legacy of quality and kindness embeded in Southern social ideals. Our business remains steadfast and strong as our dedicated staff continues to build upon past family traditions. We continue to cater to all our clients’ needs with the highest standards of integrity and dedication. So whether you are in the market for a primary residence, vacation or second home, or investment/income property, we at W.D. Little Mortgage Corp. look forward to a future of serving you.