Houston-based mortgage lender Home Loan Specialists, Inc. has been awarded the Award of Distinction from the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston in the mortgage company category.

The award was presented to HLS President Rick Veale and Managing Director Mike Lesmeister by Chair of the BBB Education Foundation, Alan Vera, at the Better Business Bureau’s Annual Awards of Excellence Luncheon held at Houston’s Intercontinental Hotel. The Award of Distinction is awarded to a select group of Houston businesses who have maintained a superior commitment to ethics, overall excellence, and quality in the workplace.

“We are honored and humbled by our selection for the Award of Distinction. I believe our commitment to serving our clients honestly and ethically, coupled with our dedication to our community separated us from others in our industry”, says Lesmeist.

Veale added, “we appreciate the outpouring of support we have received from our clients and business partners confirming our commitment to originating great home loan solutions for Texas Families.”

Home Loan Specialists, Inc. has a long-term track record of assisting borrowers refinance their existing high rate mortgages to low fixed rates, and providing loans to new home buyers using FHA, VA, conventional, construction, first time homebuyer, and non-resident mortgage programs. The firm has been an Accredited Business by the Better Business Bureau for the past two years.