Miguel De La Riva is the Vice President of Lending and Branch Executive at the SouthStar Bank Harker Heights location. With over 20 years of industry experience, Miguel has funded everything from small business loans, home loans for first time buyers, and multi-million-dollar commercial real estate transactions. Most recently he led a team of lenders in originating international mortgages for United States citizens. He specializes in using his strong analytical and problem-solving skills to find solutions for complex loans. “ I always look forward to helping more people accomplish their goals and realize their dreams,” he says. “Helping the clients who were told ‘it cannot be done’ by everyone else is one of the best parts of my job.” Miguel is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and bilingual in Spanish. He enjoys serving his community and looks forward to getting involved with the local charities and organizations. Outside of work, Miguel enjoys spending his time in the great outdoors.