Shirlonda Taylor
First Merchants Bank | Shirlonda Taylor | Community Home Lending Officer
Contact Information
Location
Indiana - Lakeshore / East Chicago
6101 Harrison Street, Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Phone
Cell: 219.614.0773
NMLS #: 416953
About Shirlonda
Shirlonda N. Taylor is a seasoned Community Home Lending Officer with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals and families achieve the dream of homeownership. Deeply passionate about community development and financial literacy, she has dedicated her career to empowering underserved communities with the knowledge, confidence, and resources needed to build generational wealth.
Shirlonda serves as a Financial Literacy Instructor for the Sojourner Truth House in Northwest Indiana, where she teaches practical money skills that transform lives. In 2024, she authored her first book, Home Sweet Loan, a guide designed to demystify the homebuying process and make homeownership more accessible for everyone.
With a passion for service and a mission to uplift communities, Shirlonda continues to champion financial literacy, homeownership, and equitable access to wealth-building opportunities.
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