Veteran Loan Officers Lead the Pack
Well, chalk one up for CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM)—they’ve been delivering the goods again. Named top dog among retail mortgage lenders for three years straight, they just cranked it up a notch with a hefty dose of recognition from the Scotsman Guide. Their veteran loan officers snagged 18 spots on the prestigious Top Veteran Originators list, smashing their previous record and outpacing every other lender out there. That's a feather in any cap.
A nod to leadership and service
Let me give a virtual tip of the hat to Jason Smith and Patton Gade. These Scottsdale, Arizona folks clocked in at an impressive number 3 and 5 on the list. These guys, along with their fellow honorees, are a testament to how veteran originators stand as the backbone in pushing the American dream of owning a home. That’s more than just pushing paper—it’s a cornerstone of community building. CCM’s commitment to our military folks isn't just a marketing line; they've got this stuff in their DNA.
Commitment Beyond Mortgages
The way CCM goes beyond just slapping their name on a few press releases is something worth noting. They're not just about the dollars and cents, but about cementing real change and support where it's genuinely needed. Sure, there’s the big play with recognizing their top dogs. But they've put boots on the ground, working hand-in-hand with various partnerships and initiatives to bolster military families and strengthen their ties. That's a major coup in my book.
"Their dedication to service continues to make an impact, and we are honored to have them on our team," said Ron Leonhardt, the brain behind CCM as they put into print the respect for the veteran community.
Now, let's talk partnership perks. CCM isn't just cozying up to local groups like the Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism (NEOPAT) to groom their goodwill. They recently lit up the smiles of 150 Military families with an expenses-paid frolic at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. And CCM went full steam by sponsoring the fitness splendor aboard the USS Cleveland with a weight room upgrade, stamping that with a Cleveland-themed mural for a nice touch.
Impacting Community, Cementing Legacy
It’s all well and good to be servicing loans under the big three—Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and Ginnie Mae—but real impact comes with action and integrity. CCM's approach—boasting more than 120 mortgage solutions and a team scattered across the States, Puerto Rico, and the D.C. area—signals they’re in deep. Not just here for the payday, but to help build some real roots through their diversified offerings, which cater from conventional mortgages to veterans and rural buyers. A well-rounded game plan if ever there was one.
This isn’t your ordinary corporate spiel or token checkboxes on a civic duty roster. CCM’s got a longstanding reputation of being a top growth powerhouse, ten-time Inc. 5000 honoree and all, but their cultural kudos stem from genuinely giving a hoot about their community investments and staff.
As the Dust Settles
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of financial services, seeing a company like CCM step up and execute on both business and community fronts is its own win. Here it isn’t just about the dollars but the positive ripples they send through the communities they serve. For those of us who have weathered a few cycles, it’s clear that companies who anchor their operations with such depth of heart not only tee up immediate impact but secure their long-term legacy, one community connection a time.
