Meet The Team

Michael Protono

Production Manager

Senior Loan Officer

Mike Protono is the Southlake/Colleyville Production Manager at Neighborhood Loans, Texas. In his role as Production Manager, he is responsible for building and leading a high performing group of Loan Originators in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. As a top performer, his commitment to service is reflected in his unique approach, which includes evaluating his clients’ overall financial goals and incorporating a mortgage plan that complements those goals. Whether you're buying your first home or tenth, Mike can help!

Specialties: Purchase, Construction Lending, Relocation, Refinancing, Investing, Jumbo Mortgages, Mortgage Services, Mortgage Lender, Mortgage Banker, Residential Real Estate, Home Loans, Colleyville, Southlake, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, North Texas, Mid-Cities, Grapevine, Keller, Dallas, Texas

Malory Atherton

Loan Officer Support

Malory Atherton was born in Missouri and raised in Texas, growing up in Grapevine before earning her degree from Tarleton State University. She spent more than a decade in the hospitality industry, where she mastered the art of service, clear communication, and attention to detail — qualities that naturally carried over into her career in mortgage lending.

Malory entered the mortgage industry in 2020 as a loan processor, where she quickly developed a comprehensive understanding of the loan process from start to finish. Her behind-the-scenes expertise gives her a unique advantage: she anticipates potential hurdles, keeps files moving efficiently, and ensures every detail is handled with precision. She takes pride in creating a smooth, organized experience for clients and partners alike.

Known for her calm demeanor and proactive communication, Malory helps turn what can feel like a stressful process into one that feels structured, clear, and manageable.

Outside of work, she’s married to a New Jersey native, bringing together Southern warmth and East Coast candor at home. As a mom of two daughters, she thrives in the joyful energy of family life. When she’s off the clock, you’ll likely find her playing mahjong, hitting the pickleball court, or spending time with the people she loves most.