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Tess Leighton

Tess Leighton

Market Leader
Movement Mortgage
NMLS ID # 6595
72 Pine St, 4th Floor, Providence, RI 02903
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p: (401) 524-0392
f: (401) 429-6385
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About Tess Leighton

Welcome to our stress-free, easy-to-understand mortgage process. As your loan officer, backed by Movement Mortgage's teams and resources, your perception of the homebuying process will be changed for the better. Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing or building your dream home, there's a lot riding on your choice in a loan professional. I have the knowledge and experience to help you explore financing options in a way that's simple and straightforward. Together, let's take a look at what you can qualify for.

Helping You To Move Home

Simple. Stress Free. Like moving home should be. Are you looking to purchase or refinance? The Jean Group at Movement Mortgage is an IMPACTFUL choice. Any mortgage lender that commits at least 10% of its profits to helping the neighborhoods it serves is an Impact Lender. By giving borrowers the choice to have profits distributed to do good in communities, we can create more valuable connections. The Jean Group strives to make the mortgage process as smooth as possible. Our dedicated team guides borrowers through each step, ensuring they understand all their options when purchasing a home. Our team is ALWAYS here for you, 7 days a week.

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How It Works

The Jean Group is committed to providing exceptional service and support to help you achieve your dream of homeownership. With years of experience and a passion for finding the right solutions, we are here to guide you through every step of the mortgage process. Let’s get started!

Step 1

Step 1

Have a conversation with the Jean Group to discuss expectations and options.

Step 2

Step 2

Submit your application to give yourself and the team a healthy head start.

Step 3

Step 3

Quickly gather your documents so we can get you your Pre-Approval letter.

Step 4

Step 4

Once you’ve found a property, we team with leading appraisal companies to keep the ball rolling.

Step 5

Step 5

We underwrite at the beginning to give you the advantage in a crowded market.

Step 6

Step 6

We work to process your loan in 7-days to avoid the last-minute craziness.

Step 7

Step 7

The Underwriter reviews your loan one last time to make sure you’re all set to close.

Step 8

Step 8

We assemble the final paperwork and get you those keys in your hand!

*While it is Movement Mortgage’s goal to provide underwriting results within six hours of receiving an application, process loans in seven days, and close in one day, extenuating circumstances may cause delays outside of this window.

Meet the Team

After 9 years in the business in 2014, Jason Jean started The Jean Group which has been diligently serving the lending needs of homeowners and homebuyers. Led by Jason, this team of mortgage originators with their hands-on approach, helps every client understand the mortgage process, while feeling like they are right by their side each step of the way. Jason and his team combine the values and service they’ve brought to their clients for years with Movement Mortgage’s streamlined, efficient operations and a variety of new available loan programs!*

Jessie Pratt
Transaction Coordinator

Jessie loves spending time with family and friends, soaking up sunshine at the beach, and working out. She loves being a part of The Jean Group and is probably the coolest member of the team with the most friends.

Krystal Woods
Loan Processor | Processor II

Krystal loves having fun, working out, bowling, watching movies, spending time with her family and friends. She has two sons, one of which is her dog Charlie. She loves building relationships and loves being able to help people get into their new home.

*For qualified borrowers.


Jason Jean: CT-LO-135889, MA-MLO135889 | Michael Allen: CT-LO-1004393, MA-MLO1004393 | Patrick Mitchell: ME, RI | Jessie Pratt: MA-MLO2411316, CT-LO-2411316 | Melissa Montalvo: RI | Movement Mortgage LLC. All rights reserved. NMLS ID #39179 (For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Additional information available at movement.com/legal. Interest rates and products are subject to change without notice and may or may not be available at the time of loan commitment or lock-in. Borrowers must qualify at closing for all benefits.

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CRISTINA R., HOMEBUYER

"Movement is an amazing company to work with. Got me to closing efficiently and quickly. The entire process was a breeze. Highly recommend."

Oct 31, 2022
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Tess Leighton
Tess Leighton
Market Leader
Wondering how much home you can afford? Let’s talk about your next move!
72 Pine St, 4th Floor, Providence, RI 02903
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NMLS # 6595

State License #MA-MLO6595, RI