10/15/2026
CARD COLD CALLS – EPISODE #1!
I’ve got a stack of business cards, a phone, and absolutely NO IDEA who’s getting called next!
Welcome to Card Cold Calls, a brand-new series where we randomly select a local professional, give them a call, and let them tell YOU what makes them different!
And I couldn’t have asked for a better person to kick things off than Miss Gayela Linton with USA Mortgage in Mountain Grove, Missouri!
If you’ve ever met Gayela, you already know she’s one of the sweetest ladies around. But after our conversation, I think you’ll agree she’s also someone who REALLY knows her business!
Gayela has been working in the banking and mortgage industry since 1999 and has focused exclusively on mortgages since 2009. That’s over 25 years of experience in the financial industry!
One thing that really stood out to me was her approach to lending.
Gayela doesn’t believe in just throwing something at the wall and hoping it sticks. She believes in having a Plan A, a Plan B, and sometimes even a Plan C!
From USDA rural development loans to programs offering down payment assistance, Gayela works hard to find financing options that fit each borrower’s situation.
But my favorite part of our conversation?
We talked about getting people OUT of renting and INTO homeownership.
Gayela made a great point. If you’re going to live somewhere, put down roots, and build a life, why not explore the possibility of making that place YOURS?
Homeownership isn’t the right move for everyone at every stage of life, but you might be surprised by the opportunities available to you!
That’s why I always encourage people to surround themselves with knowledgeable professionals who care about the PEOPLE first and the transaction second.
And I believe Gayela is one of those people!
WANT TO TALK TO GAYELA?
Gayela Linton | USA Mortgage
Mountain Grove, Missouri
Phone: 417-260-1305
Whether you’re buying your first home, exploring financing options, or just wondering if homeownership is possible, Gayela would be a great person to have a conversation with!
And remember, you don’t have to work with the first lender or real estate agent you meet. Find professionals who understand your goals and are willing to work for YOU!
A huge THANK YOU to Miss Gayela for being our very first Card Cold Calls guest!
Who knows whose business card I’ll draw next week?
Faith. Family. Community. Real Estate.
Riley Robertson
CENTURY 21 Hometown Properties