Location

City

Wellington

State

Florida

About

Biography

Leah Bunning – Certified Divorce Lending Professional | Mortgage Broker | Owner of Lending Leah

With over a decade of experience in the mortgage industry, I bring a unique blend of professional knowledge, personal experience, and compassionate guidance to clients navigating divorce-related real estate decisions. I began my career in Arizona as a mortgage loan processor, mastering the foundational elements of lending before becoming a loan originator. In 2024, I followed my passion for ethical and client-centered lending by opening my own mortgage brokerage, Lending Leah, in Florida.

Licensed in both Florida and Arizona, Lending Leah is proudly female-owned and operated. As a Certified Mortgage Advisor and Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP), I’m equipped to bridge the gap between divorce law, financial planning, and real estate financing. I’ve also walked this path personally—navigating my own divorce and the real estate complexities that came with it—which gives me a deeper level of empathy and insight into what my clients are facing.

 

My mission is to empower clients with education, clarity, and a sense of control during an otherwise overwhelming time. Divorce is never easy, but with the right team, the next chapter can be a strong and secure one—and I’m honored to be part of that team.

Services

Services Offered

At Lending Leah, I offer two distinct service pathways designed to support clients navigating divorce and real estate decisions—each tailored to meet you where you are in the process.

🔹 Mortgage Loan OriginationAs a licensed mortgage broker in Florida and Arizona, I provide full-service mortgage lending solutions for divorcing and non-divorcing clients alike. This includes:

  • Equity buyout refinances

  • New home purchase financing

  • Second mortgages & HELOCs

  • Customized mortgage options based on your post-divorce goals

Clients who choose this path work with me directly as their mortgage loan originator, with a focus on personalized lending strategies and a transparent, supportive process from start to finish.

🔹 Divorce Mortgage ConsultingIn addition to mortgage origination, I offer consulting services as a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP). These services are designed to assist individuals, attorneys, mediators, and financial professionals during the divorce process—whether or not I handle the eventual mortgage. Consulting services include:

  • Comprehensive divorce mortgage planning

  • Analysis of income sources, marital debt, and property settlement agreements

  • Custom mortgage planning reports with ongoing updates

  • Post-divorce mortgage strategy consulting for clients and attorneys

  • Support during mediation or collaborative divorce

  • Expert witness testimony

  • Guidance on loan assumptions and mortgage restructuring

Clients may hire me strictly as a divorce mortgage consultant without any obligation to use me for mortgage origination.

 

Whether you need a licensed broker to handle your loan, or a knowledgeable consultant to help you plan and protect your financial future during divorce, I’m here to offer thoughtful, experienced, and personalized support every step of the way.

Profession

NADP Category

Residential

Residential Profession

Mortgage Broker / Lender

Title

Mortgage Broker & Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP)

Business Name

Move Smart Mortgage, LLC dba Lending Leah

Contact

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

(480) 276-2302

Website

http://www.lendingleah.com

Experience

Company

Move Smart Mortgage, LLC dba Lending Leah

Job Title

Owner & Mortgage Broker

Location

FL & AZ

Start Month

April

Start Year

2024

End Month

Present

Company

Level 10 Mortgage

Job Title

Branch Manager & Mortgage Broker

Location

FL

Start Month

March

Start Year

2023

End Month

March

End Year

2024

Company

CrossCountry Mortgage

Job Title

Mortgage Loan Officer

Location

FL

Start Month

April

Start Year

2021

End Month

April

End Year

2023

Company

Move Home Palm Beach Mortgage

Job Title

Mortgage Broker

Location

FL

Start Month

April

Start Year

2020

End Month

April

End Year

2021

Company

Movement Mortgage

Job Title

Junior Loan Officer

Location

FL

Start Month

January

Start Year

2019

End Month

April

End Year

2020

Education

School/University

Capella University

Degree

Master of Science

Field of Study

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Start Year

2016

Year Graduated

2017

School/University

Arizona State University

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Field of Study

Psychology

Start Year

2013

Year Graduated

2015

School/University

Mesa Community College

Degree

Associates

Field of Study

Psychology

Start Year

2012

Year Graduated

2013

Details

First Name

Leah

Last Name

Bunning

Username

LendingLeah