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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
Jo V.
Feb 28, 2026
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Jennifer Billat, you are outstanding!!! Thank you for all you did and all you do!! Vicky Rosenstengel, thank you so very...See more
Jennifer B.
Feb 28, 2026
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"What I loved about Shayla was when I got to speak with her she acknowledged my "hesitation" based on questions I was as...See more
Meghan D.
Feb 28, 2026
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The Gifford Team at Guild Mortgage made our refinance so much easier than expected and were able to get us a much better...See more
Hunter R.
Feb 28, 2026
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They are absolutely amazing, fast, diligent and they genuinely care. The Gifford Team will become your family.
Wendy F.
Feb 28, 2026
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The are amazingly professional, they are kind and very good to everyone (even if you don't have much money) they are ver...See more
Glenn M.
Feb 28, 2026
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The entire team was amazing! We have had 4 transactions with them and each has been flawless. When I return to the US I ...See more

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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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