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LINTHICUM, MD, February 9, 2021 — NFM Lending is proud to announce it has been recognized by Energage in their inaugural Top Workplaces USA for 2021.

In addition to receiving the overall Top Workplaces USA honor, NFM Lending won an industry-specific award for being a Top Workplace in Financial Services, and four distinctions within the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards. NFM Lending was recognized in the categories of Clued-in Leaders, Communication, Innovation, and Top Leaders.

For a combined 15 years, NFM Lending has won the Top Workplace title regionally in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas by The Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post, respectively.

Since being founded in 1998, NFM Lending has grown from a small mortgage brokerage in Baltimore to a lender with branches throughout the United States.

“Although we have received numerous awards for top places to work, this is the first time we have been honored nationally as part of the Top Workplaces program.” said David Silverman, Founder/CEO of NFM Lending. “Every day I am truly humbled by the tireless dedication and teamwork on display at NFM. I am so honored and proud of the culture at NFM. 2020 was arguably the most challenging year for our team and their dedication and work ethic was second to none. We went on to have a record-breaking year in almost every metric and we should stop to celebrate, but what I am more excited about is the direction NFM employees are driving this company into the future.”

Energage’s Top Workplaces program distributes a survey to the employees of each nominated company, asking them to evaluate their workplaces. The survey asks participants to rank their companies on quality of leadership, work-life balance, pay and benefits, and more.

NFM Lending also won nine Culture Badges, placing within the top 25% of all surveyed companies for each category. The Culture Badges measure a company’s culture-specific attributes, including employee appreciation, interdepartmental cooperation, and team values.

In addition to this award, NFM Lending is consistently recognized for its exceptional company culture. Other awards include: ‘Top Mortgage Employer’ by National Mortgage Professional Magazine; ‘Top Work Place’ by The Baltimore Sun; ‘50 Best Places to Work For’ by Mortgage Professional Magazine; and finalist in the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore Business Journal. NFM Lending is proud of these accomplishments and of each team member for the work they do to make NFM a Top Workplace.

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LINTHICUM, MD, December 3, 2020— NFM Lending is proud to announce it was named a Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun. This is the ninth consecutive year NFM Lending has received this honor.

Each year, The Baltimore Sun distributes a survey to employees of Baltimore area workplaces. The survey analyzes the job satisfaction and engagement of the employees along with the values and organizational health of the company.

“This is our 9th year in a row receiving this acknowledgement,” said Jan Ozga, President of NFM Lending. “It’s always about the employees first. If that is done correctly then everything else falls into place. We understand what culture really means. Culture isn’t a word; it is an action. The biggest indicator of a favorable workplace are the reviews from your customers and the tenure of your employees. If you look at our employee tenure and our customer reviews, it tells you why we are a top workplace year after year.”

NFM Lending prides itself on its exceptional culture. The company fills the employees’ work environment with encouragement and teamwork, building a positive workplace that rewards both commitment and performance. Employees are also encouraged to voice their questions and concerns directly to management so that they can be addressed promptly and correctly. Managers often surprise staff members for their birthdays, and the company holds contests, holiday celebrations, and other initiatives to encourage collaboration and show employees their appreciation.

NFM Lending is consistently recognized for its company culture. These awards include: ‘50 Best Companies to Work For’ by Mortgage Executive Magazine; ‘Top Mortgage Employer’ by National Mortgage Professional Magazine; ‘Top Work Place’ by the Washington Post; and a winner of the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore Business Journal. NFM Lending is proud of these accomplishments and the work its team does to make it a Top Workplace.

About NFM Lending

NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 41 states in the U.S. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, Bluprint Home Loans, and Freedmont Mortgage Group. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. NFM Lending has firmly planted itself in the home loan marketplace as “America’s Common Sense Residential Mortgage Lender.™” For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.

LINTHICUM, MD, October 28, 2020 — NFM Lending is pleased to announce that it has received the 2020 George B. Vashon Innovator Award by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA). The award was accepted by NFM General Counsel, LaTasha Rowe during the MCCA’s “Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference” held virtually on October 27, 2020.

The MCCA is the premier source of research and knowledge on diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The annual award, named for George B. Vashon, the first African American attorney licensed in New York and first admitted to practice in front of the Supreme Court, is given to companies that show a commitment to hiring and advancing diverse attorneys.

“On behalf of the legal department and the leadership team at NFM Lending, I’d like to thank MCCA for this incredible honor,” said Rowe, NFM’s General Counsel since 2010. “As lawyers we have the power to influence, innovate and develop lasting changes in the world around us. Like Mr. Vashon, we cannot accept societal injustices experienced by our fellow citizens just because of their race or sex. We are obligated to use this gift to level the playing field.

As half of NFM Lending’s workforce are women and minorities, Rowe knows firsthand how much an organization can thrive when diversity and inclusion are present.

“Differing cultures and backgrounds are the foundation of the country,” said Rowe. “I am proud NFM Lending takes diversity seriously and creates an environment where the main goal is to be the best we can for our consumers. I firmly believe that we outpace our peers in serving women and minorities because our company very much looks like the communities we serve. We continue to reach beyond NFM’s walls to better our neighborhoods, promote the mortgage industry as a career path for women and minorities and ensure fair lending remains a priority for our consumers.”

Rowe has recently been recognized in Modern Counsel Magazine and was a featured speaker at the Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) event in Washington, D.C, where she educated attendees on how developing a good relationship with regulators can lead to a more productive examination experience. She has also been named among the “Elite Women in Mortgage” by Mortgage Professional Magazine.

NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 41 states in the U.S. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, BluPrint Home Loans, and Freedmont Mortgage Group. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. NFM Lending has firmly planted itself in the home loan marketplace as “America’s Common Sense Residential Mortgage Lender.™” For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.

LINTHICUM, MD, October 15, 2020 — NFM Lending is pleased to announce that it has been ranked a 2020 Top Workplace in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Post. This is the sixth consecutive year NFM Lending has received this award.

NFM Lending received the award at a virtual ceremony held Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Founded in 1998, NFM Lending has grown from a small mortgage brokerage in Baltimore to a lender with locations throughout the United States, including multiple locations in the D.C. area.

“6 years in a row!” said Greg Sher, Chief Business Development Officer. “This honor has become an annual affirmation that we are doing the right things by our employees. It’s also an important reminder that our quest for happy employees begins anew. Our employees mean everything to us. The fact that the feeling is reciprocated is worth its weight in gold.”

Each year, the Washington Post distributes a survey to the employees of Washington, D.C. area companies asking them to evaluate their workplaces. The survey asks participants to rank employers on quality of leadership, work-life balance, pay and benefits, and more. NFM Lending ranked among the top 35 midsized companies that made the final cut for inclusion on the Top Workplace list.

NFM Lending is consistently recognized for its exceptional company culture. These awards include: ‘50 Best Companies to Work For’ by Mortgage Executive Magazine; ‘Top Mortgage Employer’ by National Mortgage Professional Magazine; ‘Top Work Place’ by The Baltimore Sun; and a winner of the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore Business Journal. NFM Lending is proud of these accomplishments and the work its team does to make it a Top Workplace.

LINTHICUM, MD, September 30, 2020 — NFM Lending is proud to announce it was named one of the winners of the Best Places to Work 2020 by Baltimore Business Journal.

Every year, Baltimore Business Journal (BBJ) conducts a months-long nomination process and online survey of local companies. The survey was limited to employees in the Greater Baltimore area presently employed by the companies they rated. The BBJ explains the Best Places to Work as a “program [that] measures a wide range of research-validated workplace factors that impact employee engagement and satisfaction. Best Places to Work foster a workplace where employees willingly go above and beyond in their work, advocate for the organization and intend to stay into the future.” Finalists are placed into one of four categories based on the number of employees: micro, small, midsize, and large. Only 10 companies per category were named finalists; NFM Lending was the second place winner in the large category.

“NFM is proud to accept this award as one of the top workplaces in the Baltimore region,” said Gene DiPaula, Vice President of Communications. “It’s a reflection of how we all feel about working for such a great company that has made a tremendous effort to keep everyone engaged and connected during these difficult times. Starting with only three employees in a tiny office down on Fleet Street, it really was built from the ground up by the Silverman family, along with our incredible current and former employees. To all of them, we thank you for getting NFM to where we are today.”

NFM Lending prides itself on its exceptional company culture. Their unique culture allows employees to feel more like family than anything else. NFM is dedicated to making employees feel appreciated by regularly recognizing their contributions and celebrating milestones. The company celebrates birthdays and work anniversaries and applauds work ethic through weekly employee spotlights and company value awards. Members of the NFM Family build strong relationships with each other through holiday celebrations, frequent service opportunities, and team building events. NFM has created a warm, fun environment that constantly fosters growth and community.

In addition to this award, NFM Lending is consistently recognized for its exceptional company culture. Other awards include: ‘50 Best Companies to Work For’ and ‘Top 100 Mortgage Companies’ by Mortgage Executive Magazine; ‘Top Work Places’ by both The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun; and “Top Mortgage Employer” by National Mortgage Professional Magazine. NFM Lending is proud of these accomplishments and looks forward to another successful year.

About NFM Lending

NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 41 states in the U.S. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, BluPrint Home Loans, and Freedmont Mortgage Group. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. NFM Lending has firmly planted itself in the home loan marketplace as “America’s Common Sense Residential Mortgage Lender.™” For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.

LINTHICUM, MD, June 5, 2020 — NFM Lending is proud to announce they ranked #1 in Maryland and #43 nationally in the Top Mortgage Lenders 2019 by Scotsman Guide.

Each year, Scotsman Guide compiles a list of the nation’s 75 top-producing mortgage companies and publicly traded banks by their total yearly mortgage volume. According to their website, “Top Mortgage Lenders is the mortgage industry’s most comprehensive, most intensely verified list of its kind.” NFM Lending had an overall mortgage volume of $3,262,057,677 and 12,005 loans closed. They moved up from being ranked #56 nationally in 2018, and this is their first year in the top position in the state of Maryland.

“It brings me great joy to look back at 2019 and reflect on the many accomplishments NFM as a collective group achieved,” said Bob Tyson, COO/CAO of NFM Lending. “The hard work of everyone in Sales, Ops and Admin is what led to this tremendous growth. And it is the spirit of family that drives us toward even greater achievements. I am incredibly proud of every member of the team and to be a part of this company. With the challenges we are faced with today, the NFM employees are why we are able to succeed and continue to move forward with great conviction that nothing can stop us.”

NFM Lending was also recognized in the Top Mortgage Lenders in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2018. Mortgage Executive Magazine has recognized NFM as a ‘Top 100 Mortgage Company’ six times.

In addition to business performance, NFM Lending is also consistently recognized for its exceptional company culture. These awards include: ‘50 Best Companies to Work For’ by Mortgage Executive Magazine; ‘Top Mortgage Employer’ by National Mortgage Professional Magazine; ‘Top Work Place’ by both The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun; and finalist in the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore Business Journal. NFM Lending is proud of these accomplishments and looks forward to another successful year.

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LINTHICUM, MD, April 2, 2020 — NFM Lending and its family of companies, including Main Street Home Loans, Bluprint Home Loans, and Freedmont Mortgage Group, are proud to announce 38 of its loan originators have been ranked on the Scotsman Guide Top Originators 2019 list, with three receiving special recognition among the leaders.

Each year, Scotsman Guide recognizes the nation’s top producing mortgage loan originators. Originators can be ranked in any of ten categories, including Top Dollar Volume, Most Loans Closed, and Top Purchase Volume. Each set of rankings is thoroughly audited, making Scotsman Guide the mortgage industry’s “most intensely reviewed, accurate and substantiated rankings of its kind.”

Jane Floyd, out of Tampa, FL, made the Top Dollar Volume category, along with Jessica Uphoff, out of Westminster, CO. Floyd ranked #348 in the category, with Uphoff at #352. Daniel Sa, out of Columbus, OH, made the Most Loans Closed category and ranked #139.

“NFM is proud of all of our high producing loan originators,” said Jan Ozga, President of NFM Lending. “Our average closings per originator nationwide is close to 5 loans. Jane, Jessica, and Daniel continue to set the gold standard in our industry. They are true leaders in every sense of the word and it’s an honor to have them part of the NFM Family.”

There were 6,448 individual submissions for this year’s rankings. To be considered, entrants must either have had at least $40 million in loan volume, or personally closed 100 home loans in the 2019 calendar year. In 2019, Floyd did over $103 million in volume, Uphoff did $102.7 million, and Sa closed 386 loans. New this year, the Scotsman Guide expanded their rankings online, allowing them to recognize many more originators.

NFM Lending would like to recognize and congratulate all 38 loan originators from the NFM Family who made the Scotsman Guide’s lists.

Top Dollar Volume

Most Loans Closed

Top Purchase Volume

Top FHA Volume

Top VA Volume

NFM Lending is proud of these loan originators’ achievements and wishes them continued success.

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LINTHICUM, MD, February 11, 2020— NFM Lending is proud to announce it was named a Top Mortgage Employer 2020 by National Mortgage Professional Magazine. This is the fifth time NFM Lending has received this honor.

Each year, National Mortgage Professional Magazine surveys employees of mortgage industry workplaces. The survey analyzes a variety of factors that employees find most important, including compensation, management, training resources, and company culture. According to their website, “factors like corporate culture [are] considerably more important.”

“Of the many accolades NFM has received over the years, few mean more to this organization than being recognized as a Top Mortgage Employer,” said Greg Sher, Chief Business Development Officer. “Providing a great experience for our clients begins with creating the kind of culture employees want to be a part of. Happy employees deliver the best experiences. When you do that, everybody wins.”

In addition to this award, NFM Lending is consistently recognized for its exceptional company culture. Other awards include: ‘50 Best Companies to Work For’ and ‘Top 100 Mortgage Companies’ by Mortgage Executive Magazine; ‘Top Work Places’ by both The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun; and “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore Business Journal. NFM Lending is proud of these accomplishments and looks forward to another successful year.

About NFM Lending

NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 39 states in the U.S. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998 and this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. NFM Lending has firmly planted itself in the home loan marketplace as “America’s Common Sense Residential Mortgage Lender.™” For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter.

LINTHICUM, MD, April 16, 2019 — NFM Lending is proud to announce it was ranked as one of the 50 Best Companies to Work For by Mortgage Executive Magazine. This is the fifth time NFM Lending has been honored with this accolade.

Mortgage Executive Magazine conducted an extensive online survey of more than 10,000 Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs) from over 200 mortgage companies and banks. The survey was limited to licensed MLOs who were presently employed by the companies they were rating. The survey asked participants to rate the company’s culture, loan processing, underwriting, compensation, management, marketing, and technology. The winning selections were based on average rating and total MLO votes. NFM Lending ranked #5 on the list with an average score of 4.97.

“It’s no surprise that our focus on company culture and the individual employee is the recipe for our success,” said Jan Ozga, President of NFM Lending. “We are successful because we have incredible employees… end of story. Culture is the main ingredient behind any thriving company that continues to grow – both in scale and in profit – year after year. Within the last 12 months, we’ve grown our workforce by 27% and our volume numbers have increased by over 35%; we expect that number to climb to 50% within a short period. Our employees have all the answers and all we need to do is listen intently and act as a team. For NFM, it’s not about the destination, it’s about making the most out of the journey. Before you can build great relationships with your customers, you need to build great relationships with the employees.”

NFM Lending prides itself on its exceptional culture. The company has an open-door policy which allows an open line of communication between management and staff. Employees are encouraged to voice their questions and concerns directly to management, so that they can be addressed promptly and correctly. In addition to a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, NFM Lending Loan Originators receive ongoing support and assistance from qualified support and operations staff, and opportunities for trips and giveaways.

NFM Lending has been recognized many times for its exceptional company culture. In 2018 alone, it was named one of The Baltimore Sun’s Top Work Places in the Baltimore Area for the seventh consecutive year; one of the Washington Post’s Top Work Places in the Washington, D.C. area for the fourth year in a row; and a Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine for the fourth time. NFM Lending is proud of each member of its team, and the work they do to make NFM a Top Workplace.

About NFM Lending

NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 37 states in the U.S. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. NFM Lending has firmly planted itself in the home loan marketplace as “America’s Common Sense Residential Mortgage Lender.™” For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.

NFM Lending (formerly NFM, Inc.) is pleased to announce they ranked in the “Top Mortgage Lenders 2013” by the Scotsman Guide.

Scotsman Guide compiled a list of the nation’s top 75 mortgage lenders by overall volume. Entries were accepted between February 10 and March 28, 2014, along with written verification of each company’s loan volume from a certified public accountant, the company’s chief financial officer, or a similar source.

“We are honored to be included amongst so many well accomplished and successful companies,” said David Silverman, CEO of NFM Lending. “We are especially proud that our quick transformation from primarily refinance to over 80% purchase has happened so successfully and quickly. I am proud of our team and with our collective efforts we will climb this list rapidly towards the top.”

NFM Lending (formerly NFM, Inc.) was founded in March 3, 1998 by David Silverman and his wife Sandy. The company started as a small brokerage shop with 4 loan officers, and it is now a multi-state lender with more than 200 employees, over 29 retail branches, and is licensed in 30 states.

Come join NFM Lending, a highly successful and multi-state company that is at the forefront of the mortgage lending industry. NFM Lending started out as a small brokerage shop and has grown to be an award winning full-service residential mortgage lender. We have been ranked one of the “Top Mortgage Lenders” in 2012 and 2013 by the Scotsman Guide; one of the “Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America 2013” by Mortgage Executive Magazine; and one of the “Fastest-Growing and Largest Private Companies” by the Baltimore Business Journal for 2012.

At NFM Lending, we pride ourselves on working hard to build a positive and collaborative work environment for its employees. We have an open door policy which allows an open line of communication between management and employees. And it is because of these values that NFM Lending has been named one of the “Top 50 Best Companies to Work for in America” in 2013 by Mortgage Executive Magazine; and named a “Top Workplace in Baltimore” by The Baltimore Sun in 2012 and 2013.

If you want to work for a company that has a deep commitment for our communities, dedication for building a positive culture for our employees, and passion for servicing our clients, come work with us!

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