🌈 Welcoming Our Newest Pride Home Loan Team Member: Chris Equizi (NMLS #828176) — aka Virginia West!
- Jim Matyas
- Oct 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 14
The Pride Home Loan Team at Rate is thrilled to announce that Chris Equizi (NMLS #828176) — or as many in Central Ohio know and love him, Virginia West — has officially joined our Columbus branch as a licensed Loan Officer!
Chris is a true powerhouse of heart, humor, and hometown pride. For more than two decades, he has inspired, entertained, and given back to the Central Ohio community as one of the region’s most recognizable performers and advocates. Now, Chris is bringing that same passion for people into his work as a trusted mortgage professional — helping clients achieve one of life’s most meaningful milestones: homeownership.
“For me, it’s all about connection,” says Chris. “Whether it’s on stage or sitting down with someone buying their first home, it’s about making people feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Joining Rate lets me keep doing exactly that.”
As part of The Pride Home Loan Team, Chris will focus on guiding first-time homebuyers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and all clients who want a lending experience built on trust, education, and inclusion.
With Rate’s cutting-edge technology and nationwide lending platform, Chris can offer competitive rates, personalized loan options, and a seamless experience from pre-approval to closing, all delivered with his trademark warmth and authenticity.
🏠 Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, or exploring down-payment assistance programs, Chris is ready to help you feel confident every step of the way.
📞 Connect with Chris today:
📱 (614) 917-2242
💬 About the Pride Home Loan Team
The Pride Home Loan Team at Rate is proud to serve clients across Columbus, Cleveland, and throughout Ohio. Our mission is simple — to help everyone feel welcome, informed, and empowered in the homebuying process. We believe everyone deserves a place to call home.
🏦 Disclosures
Equal Housing Lender. ©2025 Rate. All rights reserved. Rate NMLS ID #2611.Individual NMLS IDs: Chris Equizi #828176 licensing information, visit www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.
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