Meet The Team
Paul Boecker
President
Before launching Olive Branch Home Loans, Paul began his career as a CPA, where he built a strong foundation in finance, attention to detail, and helping people make wise financial decisions. That background naturally led him into real estate and mortgage lending, where he now serves families across Lubbock by guiding them through the home loan process with clarity and confidence. His favorite part of the job is walking alongside buyers during one of the most meaningful milestones of their lives—moving into a home of their own.
Paul believes every client deserves a simple, well-explained path to the closing table. He is passionate about creating a mortgage experience that feels organized, proactive, and encouraging from start to finish. Paul says, “One of my favorite parts of this work is sitting across from someone who feels like homeownership is out of reach and helping them see that it’s truly possible. Getting to walk with them from uncertainty to holding the keys to their home is what makes this work so meaningful to me.”
Outside of work, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife and two girls, working out, cooking on his smoker, cold plunging, and watching the Chicago Bears.
Paul believes every client deserves a simple, well-explained path to the closing table. He is passionate about creating a mortgage experience that feels organized, proactive, and encouraging from start to finish. Paul says, “One of my favorite parts of this work is sitting across from someone who feels like homeownership is out of reach and helping them see that it’s truly possible. Getting to walk with them from uncertainty to holding the keys to their home is what makes this work so meaningful to me.”
Outside of work, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife and two girls, working out, cooking on his smoker, cold plunging, and watching the Chicago Bears.
Meredith Nwankwo
Loan Consultant
With a strong foundation in mortgage lending, Meredith brings years of hands-on experience, regulatory knowledge, and client-focused guidance to every transaction. Her background spans multiple areas of the mortgage process, allowing her to navigate complexity with clarity and help clients feel informed, empowered, and confident from start to finish. Meredith is known for her steady approach, attention to detail, and commitment to doing things the right way—always with care and integrity.
Meredith is deeply passionate about equity in lending, and the role homeownership plays in building generational wealth across all communities. She believes access to clear information, ethical lending practices, and thoughtful guidance can create lasting opportunities for families, and she is committed to serving each client with fairness, respect, and transparency.
At the core of Meredith’s work is a deep faith in the Lord. She is profoundly grateful for His providence, guidance, and care, and she strives to reflect those values in how she serves others—with patience, honesty, and compassion. Meredith views her work not simply as a profession, but as a calling to support and uplift the people she serves during one of life’s most meaningful financial decisions.
Outside of work, Meredith and her husband, Nkem, are proud parents to her two sweet boys, Trey and Teddy, who keep her grounded, motivated, and joy-filled each day. Family is central to Meredith’s life, and that perspective carries directly into her work—because she understands that a home is more than a transaction; it is a foundation for a family’s future.
Meredith is deeply passionate about equity in lending, and the role homeownership plays in building generational wealth across all communities. She believes access to clear information, ethical lending practices, and thoughtful guidance can create lasting opportunities for families, and she is committed to serving each client with fairness, respect, and transparency.
At the core of Meredith’s work is a deep faith in the Lord. She is profoundly grateful for His providence, guidance, and care, and she strives to reflect those values in how she serves others—with patience, honesty, and compassion. Meredith views her work not simply as a profession, but as a calling to support and uplift the people she serves during one of life’s most meaningful financial decisions.
Outside of work, Meredith and her husband, Nkem, are proud parents to her two sweet boys, Trey and Teddy, who keep her grounded, motivated, and joy-filled each day. Family is central to Meredith’s life, and that perspective carries directly into her work—because she understands that a home is more than a transaction; it is a foundation for a family’s future.
Peyton Leonard
Loan Consultant
Before joining the Olive Branch Home Loans team, Peyton had the unique opportunity to impact the real estate market through her experience in both new home sales and title. That background gives her a well-rounded understanding of the entire journey from contract to closing. She offers her clients strategic insight, proactive communication, and a steady presence that helps eliminate surprises along the way. Her natural gift for connection, combined with her industry experience, allows her to turn complex guidelines into clear, manageable next steps. She thrives on helping families step confidently into one of the biggest milestones of their lives.
Peyton believes buying a home should feel exciting and empowering, with clients feeling deeply supported from start to finish. Known for her calm confidence, attention to detail, and heart-led approach, she walks alongside her clients every step of the way, ensuring they feel informed, cared for, and celebrated from application to keys in hand.
Her work is deeply rooted in her faith, which shapes the way she serves and shows up for others. Peyton believes homeownership is more than a transaction; it is stewardship, legacy, and often an answered prayer. She approaches every client relationship with integrity, gratitude, and a genuine desire to honor the trust placed in her.
Outside of work, Peyton is a sunshine-loving traveler, fitness enthusiast, and lover of good food and meaningful moments. She values laughter, growth, and living with purpose, and believes excellence and kindness can coexist, striving to bring both to every client she serves.
Peyton believes buying a home should feel exciting and empowering, with clients feeling deeply supported from start to finish. Known for her calm confidence, attention to detail, and heart-led approach, she walks alongside her clients every step of the way, ensuring they feel informed, cared for, and celebrated from application to keys in hand.
Her work is deeply rooted in her faith, which shapes the way she serves and shows up for others. Peyton believes homeownership is more than a transaction; it is stewardship, legacy, and often an answered prayer. She approaches every client relationship with integrity, gratitude, and a genuine desire to honor the trust placed in her.
Outside of work, Peyton is a sunshine-loving traveler, fitness enthusiast, and lover of good food and meaningful moments. She values laughter, growth, and living with purpose, and believes excellence and kindness can coexist, striving to bring both to every client she serves.