Jim Porter, Branch Manager / Sr. Loan Advisor
Email: JPorter@solanomortgage.com
Cell phone: (707) 290-9531
Office: (707) 449-4777
Address: 785 Alamo Drive Ste 120, Vacaville, CA 95688
Licensed in CA
NMLS# 276412
With over 30 years of experience in residential lending, Jim Porter is a trusted Senior Loan Advisor at Solano Mortgage, serving clients across California with integrity, expertise, and a deep commitment to personalized service. Specializing in conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, and non-QM loan products, Jim brings extensive knowledge to help homebuyers and homeowners navigate every step of the financing process. Jim works closely with clients, real estate partners, and underwriters to ensure smooth, on-time closings. He is well-versed in complex loan scenarios including self-employed borrowers, bank statement loans, construction lending, and down payment assistance programs.
Jim takes pride in educating his clients, empowering them to make informed financial decisions. Backed by the dedicated team at Solano Mortgage, he consistently delivers top-tier service with honesty, transparency, and a local touch.
Cheryl Bovee, Public Relations and Marketing
Email: cbovee@solanomortgage.com
Office: (707) 449-4777
Direct: (707) 359-2897
NMLS# 244122
Cheryl joined Solano Mortgage in 2005, and she brings over 25 years of lending & marketing experience to the team. She is actively involved with the Northern Solano County Association of Realtors® and was selected as the 2015 Affiliate of the Year. She also serves on the finance, education and other special events committees for NSCAR. Cheryl coordinates Solano Mortgage’ community outreach and charitable events while also providing support to the other loan officers and their clients. She was selected as the Affiliate of the Year 2017, 2013 & 2010 by the Solano County Network of the Women’s Council of Realtors and is currently serving as their Hospitality Chair. Cheryl is also active in the local Chamber of Commerce being selected as Ambassador of the Year in 2015 and continues to serve as an ambassador.
Cheryl is a graduate of Purdue University and has resided in Solano County for the past 28 years with her husband where they have raised their two beautiful daughters. Cheryl continues to be committed to the community by volunteering for several non-profit organizations including the Optimist Club of Solano County, Soroptimist International Vacaville Twilight,100 Women Who Care about Solano County and is the secretary of LeTip of Vacaville. In her free time, she enjoys tennis, entertaining at home, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Lisa Porter, Office Manager / Lending Assistant
Email: LPorter@SolanoMortgage.com
Cell: (707) 592-3384
Office: (707) 449-4777
Lisa Porter rejoined the family business in 2016 and worked up to a Manager position in 2022 by her dedication to customers and supporting the team. Lisa has traveled the world and worked a variety of professions from working as a Life Skills Trainer at a brain injury rehab center to film production to running a bar in Costa Rica. Lisa has a profound ability to multitask, loves animals and family. Lisa is available 7 days a week and prides herself on being resourceful and responsive.
Catherine “Catty” Oliver, Loan Officer/ Sr. Loan Processor
Email: COliver@solanomortgage.com
Office: (707) 359-2898
Cell: (707) 628-5955
Address: 785 Alamo Drive Ste 120, Vacaville, CA 95688
Licensed LOA
NMLS# 2211740
Catty grew up in the bay area and has been in Vacaville since 2005. She brings positive energy and motivation to help others around her succeed. Catty started as a client and was recruited by Jim Porter 11 years ago to join the team as a loan processor now wears many hats. She has a Bachelors’s in Sociology from Sac State and is a proud Mom of three boys. In 2018, she was awarded for Funding 290 Million. Catty has been nicknamed the “Queen of Mobile” home loans and prides herself on her will to learn and improve each day.
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