Why ALCOVA

Our Story
Most companies start with a business plan. ALCOVA Mortgage started with a friendship.

Bound by a common background and inspired by a passion to serve, childhood friends Bobby Nicely, Billy Siple and Rob Lindstrom dreamed of one day starting a business.

“When I bought my first house, I realized how confusing the mortgage process could be. I thought ‘there has to be a better way to do this’,” said co-owner Bobby Nicely. In 2003, the trio joined together to establish a mortgage company—ALCOVA—an acronym for Alleghany County, VA, in honor of their roots.

In 2012, ALCOVA Mortgage made its debut on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the United States.

Today, ALCOVA continues to thrive, largely because of its roots in a friendship and the passion to serve

The three owners of ALCOVA

Our Core Values

Our core values allow us to CAST a vision for the future.

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Courage

We act boldly to expand the dream of home ownership.
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Agility

We respond and adapt quickly, focused on our desire to serve our customers.
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Sincerity

We are genuine and purposeful in our effort to deliver the dream of home ownership to as many as possible.
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Tenacity

We persevere and pursue a better way forward through teamwork and innovation.

Our Leadership

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Bobby Nicely

Owner

"When I bought my first house, I realized how confusing the mortgage process could be. I thought there has to be a better way to do this. That's exactly why ALCOVA was founded. We exist to create a better way home."

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Billy Siple

Owner

"There’s nothing like the camaraderie that comes from working together, overcoming challenges and celebrating victories with a great team. We are that kind of team at ALCOVA, and I love coming in every day to be a part of it."

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Rob Lindstrom

Owner

"We live by the 'work hard, play hard' mindset here at ALCOVA. Our dedication to excellence is matched by our commitment to fostering a dynamic and enjoyable work environment."

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Amy Smith

Chief Lending Officer

“I have never worked for another mortgage company that has as much passion for people and communities. Our ALCOVA team strives to make 'home' a better place in every way. This is how mortgage lending should be!”

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Z Villaseñor

Senior Vice President of Compliance & Internal Audit

"No matter what our role is ALCOVA, we are all “dream-makers,” guiding and supporting families through their homebuying journey."

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Michelle Diomedi

Senior Vice President of Quality Assurance

“At ALCOVA, we believe your mortgage is more than just a house or an address…it’s a home that signifies the beginning of so many wonderful life memories.”

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Darren Bridgers

Executive Vice President

“Simplifying the mortgage process has always been the top priority here at ALCOVA Mortgage. It’s a goal without a finish line – we will never stop looking for a better way to support our customers and make their dreams come true."

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More than just a mortgage.

“As first time home buyers, we were completely unaware of how to go about buying our home. ALCOVA went above and beyond to make this a smooth and pleasant experience for us.”

- Amanda P.

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