The DeAnn Ellis Team

Experience you can trust.
People you’ll remember.

Mortgages are personal. That is why our clients get more than a loan process—they get an experienced team that communicates clearly, solves problems creatively, and stays beside them through every step.

30+Years of leadership
Top 1%Mortgage originator
7 StatesAnd continuing to grow
The DeAnn Ellis Team
Our promise Mortgages Made Easy.

Who you work with matters. Local guidance. Clear communication. A team committed to getting you home.

Leadership & Experience

DeAnn Ellis Davidson

Senior Mortgage Consultant

NMLS# 148916  ·  NFM NMLS# 2893

Since 1992, DeAnn has built her career around one belief: every client deserves knowledgeable guidance, honest communication, and a team that cares about the outcome as much as they do.

A nationally recognized Top 1% mortgage originator and longtime President’s Club honoree, DeAnn brings decades of experience to first-time buyers, seasoned homeowners, builders, real estate professionals, and families navigating complex financing scenarios.

Top 1% Nationwide President’s Club Leadership Walton 2023 Mortgage Educator
Meet the People Behind the Process

One team. Every detail covered.

From your first question through closing day, each member of our team plays a part in making your mortgage experience feel clear and supported. Click any photo to send that team member an email.

They meet deadlines and go the extra mile to make sure our customers have a smooth and stress-free financing experience. As a home builder, having a lending partner you can trust makes all the difference.

Joey Welch, President Reliant Homes
Trusted by clients, agents & builders
The Heart Behind the Work

Family is everything to us.

Buying a home is more than a transaction. It is where your next chapter unfolds, where traditions begin, and where the people you love feel at home. We never lose sight of what is behind the paperwork.

Let’s Talk About Your Goals
The Ellis Davidson family Our family
Ready When You Are

Your next chapter deserves the right team.

Tell us what home looks like for you. We’ll help you map out the path to get there.

The DeAnn Ellis Team

DeAnn Ellis Davidson

Senior Mortgage Consultant

NMLS# 148916 NFM NMLS #2893

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DeAnn Ellis Davidson has been a leader in the mortgage industry since 1992, having built a distinguished career working with various lenders and previously owning her own mortgage company. Over the years, she has earned Top Producer honors and received numerous accolades for her dedication and expertise.

Since 2015, DeAnn has consistently been awarded the prestigious Element Home Loans President’s Club honor and has ranked among the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators nationwide, as recognized by Mortgage Executive Magazine and Scotsman Guide. She was featured on the cover of Top Agent Magazine in 2015 and again on the cover of Featured Agent Magazine in 2017. In 2021-2022, DeAnn was named one of Who’s Who in America by Marquis Publications—an exclusive recognition for individuals who embody professional integrity, outstanding achievement, and significant contributions to society. Additionally, she was a contributing author of the Amazon best-seller Mortgage Storm and has earned the “Expert Network Distinguished Mortgage Professional Award.” Further demonstrating her commitment to excellence and leadership, DeAnn is a graduate of the 2023 Leadership Walton program, a prestigious initiative focused on developing community and business leaders.

In addition to leading her team of skilled loan officers, DeAnn is a passionate educator in the real estate industry. As a certified teacher through Live Gigantic Real Estate School, she has developed her own state-approved mortgage courses to help real estate professionals enhance their expertise and better serve their clients.

DeAnn's impact extends far beyond her professional achievements. She is an engaged member of the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association and has made meaningful contributions to the East Metro Board of Realtors®. Her community involvement includes active participation in the Newton County Chamber of Commerce, Walton/Barrow Board of Realtors, Walton/Barrow Chamber of Commerce, and NAMAR (Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors). She is also deeply committed to giving back, partnering with Team Up Mentoring of Walton County, supporting the Humane Society of Walton County, and serving on the board for Discover Covington. Additionally, DeAnn is a devoted member of Bethlehem Church, where she continues to strengthen her connection to the community.

Family is at the heart of all she does. DeAnn is a dedicated wife, mother, and stepmother. She is married to Jamie Davidson and is the proud mom of two daughters: Kayla, a loan officer on her team, and Haley, the owner of Worthy Clothing Co., a boutique located on the Square in Covington. She also has two stepchildren. Dakota, a student at Catawba Community College, and Ciara, who attends UNC Chapel Hill.

With a reputation for unmatched dedication to her clients, education, and community, DeAnn Ellis Davidson continues to set the standard for excellence in the mortgage industry.

Meet the Team

MORTGAGE CONSULTANT

Pamela Ball

NMLS# 275166 GRMA#27084

MORTGAGE CONSULTANT

Kayla Ellis

NMLS# 1729544 GRMA# 1729544

LOAN OFFICER ASSISTANT

Kailey Hooten

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Britney Clawson

MORTGAGE CONSULTANT

Nick Stanford

NMLS# 1917796 GRMA#69126

MORTGAGE CONSULTANT

Morgan Stevens

NMLS# 1802854 GRMA# 1802854

PROCESSOR

Devyn Streets

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Element for years as our preferred lender, and they’ve consistently delivered exceptional service to our buyers. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and truly understands the new home construction process.

They meet deadlines, and go the extra mile to make sure our customers have a smooth and stress-free financing experience. As a home builder, having a lending partner you can trust makes all the difference, and Element has proven time and again that they care as much about our buyers as we do. Highly recommend!”

—Joey Welch, President

Reliant Homes

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Buying a home for yourself or your family is one of the most important life events you’ll experience. We get it. Family is everything to us.

— Our Family (left to right) Kayla Ellis, DeAnn Ellis Davidson, Jamie Davidson, Haley Ellis