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Katie Besso

Sales Manager - The Gifford Team

NMLS# 1535705

Building trust, one borrower at a time.

Find out how we performed in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study.

About me

I’ve spent the past 10 years helping families achieve homeownership, working alongside my sister and our dedicated local mortgage team. Together, we’ve supported more than 6,500 families in our market—guiding clients through one of the biggest and most meaningful purchases of their lives.

What I love most about the mortgage industry is that no two days are ever the same. Every client, every story, and every transaction is unique. I’ve built my career on connection, communication, and creating a lending experience that feels personal, transparent, and truly supportive.
As a proud Nevada business owner, I enjoy spending my free time outdoors with my husband—skiing, surfing, and hiking throughout the region we both love.

Beyond my career, I serve as the Chair of the High Fives Foundation, a Truckee-based nonprofit that supports athletes who have experienced life changing injuries. It’s one of my greatest passions: helping people regain strength, purpose, and the joy of returning to the sports they love.

 

Let's find the right home loan for you

We have loan options to fit every situation, from down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers to government-sponsored programs for military families and rural residents or jumbo loans in high-cost markets.

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I work closely with my team of specialists to get you the financing you need. See what each member brings to the team.

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Testimonials

The rating and reviews below represent my top reviews. Read all customer reviews here.
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4.9
Becca d.
Feb 19, 2026
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Katie was wonderful to work with, very knowledgeable, professional. I truly appreciated the great care she took of our b...See more
Karla
Feb 17, 2026
Sun Valley, NV
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Katie is amazing , she explain everything cleary, she's patient and she make sure that all information is cle...See more
Jo A.
Feb 16, 2026
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Andrea, Matt, and Katie all made our experience smooth. They all communicated well, were responsive and professional, kn...See more
Roxhanna
Feb 12, 2026
Sparks, NV
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Able to get someone on the phone fast if I had questions.
Jen
Feb 6, 2026
Sparks, NV
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Excellent customer service and all my questions I had were answered.
Pirkko
Jan 29, 2026
Reno, NV
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Great to work with!

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NMLS ID #1535705

I am authorized to do business in the states of California and Nevada. Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act; NV Mortgage Company #1141;

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