LINTHICUM, MD, May 4, 2023 – NFM Lending is proud to announce that it has received five Culture Excellence awards from Top Workplaces USA by Energage for 2023.
For the third consecutive year, Top Workplaces recognized NFM for its Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Work-Life Flexibility. NFM prides itself in creating a company culture where employees thrive and feel like valued family members. The company has also been honored with the national Top Workplace USA award each year since 2021.
“It’s an honor to be recognized with the Culture Excellence awards,” said NFM Managing Director Greg Sher. “NFM strives every day to create a top culture, and it’s nice to see that hard work manifest itself in these accolades. From benefits to work-life balance to a clearly-defined vision, our employees come to work every day with a purpose to give their all for our customers, business partners, and each other.”
The 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 the quality of leadership, work-life balance, pay and benefits, and more. The Culture Excellence Awards focus on key aspects of the workplace environment and are released throughout the year. NFM Lending is consistently recognized for its exceptional company culture. Other awards include: ‘Top Workplace USA’ by Energage, ‘Top Mortgage Employer’ by National Mortgage Professional Magazine; ‘Top Workplace’ by The Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post; ‘Great Place to Work’ by Great Place to Work, and ‘Best Mortgage Companies to Work For’ by National Mortgage News, and ‘50 Best Places to Work For’ by Mortgage Professional Magazine. NFM Lending is proud of these accomplishments and each team member for their work to make NFM a Top Workplace.
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a national mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, Bluprint Home Loans, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.
LINTHICUM, MD, April 28, 2023- NFM Lending and its Family of Lenders are pleased to name Stephanie L. Herring as its Chief Human Resources Officer. Herring will lead companywide recruitment and retention strategies to grow NFM further.
Herring joins NFM with over 23 years of experience in human resources, 12 of which have been as an HR Executive. She is an award-winning HR professional, recognized as a top C-Suite Executive by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2022. Herring is a certified professional through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), Society for HR Management (SHRM) and the Human Capital Institute (HCI) and skilled in HR compliance, corporate strategy, conflict resolution, employee wellness and benefits and more.
“I am beyond excited to join NFM Lending!” said Herring. “Their championing of talent has been a key to their growth factor and is why they celebrate 25 years of service this year! The organization’s people-first stance and top employer recognitions demonstrate that HR must continually evolve, allowing people to have a sense of belonging and the ability to thrive personally and professionally. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the next level of people evolution for NFM.”
Herring is passionate about building a “people-first” culture that values employees at every organizational level. She believes that creating an environment of transparency, mutual respect, and integrity is vital to creating a thriving workplace.
“I am tremendously excited to work with Stephanie,” said NFM Chief Compliance Counsel and General Counsel LaTasha Waddy. “She is a proven Human Resources professional that will absolutely elevate the employee experience and culture at the NFM Family of Lenders. I look forward to having her as a strategic ally at the organization.”
Herring holds degrees from Point Park University and is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University Executive Leadership Academy through the Tepper School of Business. In her spare time, Herring mentors fellow professionals through Pittsburgh Women’s Alliance, The Advanced Leadership Institute, and volunteers. She resides in Pittsburgh, PA with her two sons.
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states in the U.S. and Washington, D.C. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, BluPrint Home Loans, Freedmont Mortgage Group, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.
LINTHUCIM, MD, April 21, 2023— NFM Lending is proud to announce Bryan Harrison’s promotion to Influencer Division President. Harrison has been with NFM since 2009, serving as a Branch Manager at one of their Maryland locations. In 2021, he began managing the industry’s first-ever Influencer Division.
“There has been a lot of hard work put in by many talented people over the past two years in getting the Influencer Division up and running,” said Harrison. “NFM has been unwavering in its support along the way, and I appreciate their confidence in me leading this talented team moving forward. I’m proud of what we have been able to accomplish so far and am even more excited about what the future holds as we continue to make homeownership a reality for the next generation of home buyers.”
“From the very beginning in late 2021, when the concept of an ‘Influencer Division’ was without a single influencer or employee, Bryan shared my vision and took a major risk focusing most of his attention on the unchartered road ahead,” said Managing Director and Influencer Division Co-Creator, Greg Sher. “He has since had an instrumental hand transforming that vision into production, having eclipsed 600 mortgage originations in a challenging 2022 market. Bryan helps to oversee 12 mortgage influencers and four branches that help to support the production produced by the influencer team. I commend him on his well-earned role and am confident the best is yet to come.”
The groundbreaking Influencer Division was co-founded by Sher and leading mortgage influencer and Division Vice President Scott Betley in 2022. Through partnerships with mortgage and real estate content creators, the Division leverages the power of social media and short form video to share entertaining and engaging content about mortgages and real estate. Its loan originator influencers have not only generated strong leads from their numerous followers, but also valuable discussion about various homebuying topics among the public.
NFM congratulates Harrison on his promotion and wishes him continued success.
For more information on the division, contact influencerdiv@nfmlending.com.
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states in the U.S. and Washington, D.C. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, BluPrint Home Loans, Freedmont Mortgage Group, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.
LINTHICUM, MD, April 18, 2023 — NFM Lending is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch in Kansas City, MO. The branch is located at 800 E. 101st Terrace Suite 350, Office 329 and will be led by Branch Manager Chadd Johnson. Johnson will be joining NFM’s Influencer Division, where he and his team will create engaging social media content to educate followers on home buying topics such as getting pre-approved, types of loan products, and creditworthiness.
The NFM Lending branch will focus on expanding NFM’s flexible and powerful lending platform to better serve community families with exceptional customer service. NFM Lending offers Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, FNMA, Jumbo, and many other loan options to fit every borrower’s need.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining NFM Lending and the Influencer Division,” said Johnson. “It’s so refreshing to be part of a company dedicated to improving the homebuyer experience. The high energy and enthusiasm here is infectious. There is a sense that we are on the forefront of changing this industry for the better, and it’s exciting to be part of it. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us!”
The branch’s goal is to continue to provide the same commitment and dedication to borrowers, ranging from first-time homebuyers to seasoned buyers looking for their next home, a second home, or investment property.
“Chadd Johnson is a pioneer and visionary, and in many ways, a representation of what the future is going to look like in mortgage,” said Managing Director Greg Sher. “He has over 275,000 loyal followers on his social media accounts and an extremely solid stable of realtor partners that drive massive results. NFM is honored to have him in the fold as we continue to heighten our focus toward the fast-changing behavior of the next generation of homebuyers. To that end, Chadd is the perfect fit to help us get there faster.”
Johnson is currently seeking qualified Mortgage Loan Originators for full and part-time positions. For more information, please contact:
Chadd Johnson Branch Manager NMLS# 1429824 816-810-9464 chadd@nfmlending.com www.nfmlending.com/cjohnson
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states in the U.S. and Washington, D.C. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, BluPrint Home Loans, Freedmont Mortgage Group, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit http://www.nfmlending.com/, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.
LINTHICUM, MD, April 17, 2023— National mortgage lender NFM Lending released its official logo on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, celebrating the milestone achievement of 25 years in business. This is no small feat considering the tens of thousands of mortgage companies that have come and gone since NFM’s inception in March of 1998.
“What an incredible landmark for NFM Lending,” said President and Chief Operating Officer Bob Tyson. “Being around for 25 years is a great accomplishment for any company, especially in the mortgage business. NFM has proven to be resilient, mainly due to our employees and emphasis on doing things the right way with the highest standards of integrity.”
Licensed in 49 states, NFM has cemented itself in the top 25 nationally for retail-only companies, helping its consumers secure over $7 billion in home financing in 2022 alone. While the company has routinely received recognition for its fundings, it takes the greatest pride in the achievements centered around employee satisfaction. The company has been named ‘Top Workplace’ by the Baltimore Sun 11 years in a row and has received the same award from the Washington Post; ‘Top Workplace USA’ by Energage, ‘Best Mortgage Companies to Work For’ by National Mortgage News, ‘Great Place to Work’ by Great Place to Work, and ‘Top Mortgage Employer’ by National Mortgage Professional Magazine.
“I never set out to create a company that would reach our 25th anniversary,” said Founder/CEO David Silverman. “In the beginning, it was about surviving day-to-day. 25 years happened organically through hiring amazing people who cared. This milestone is for everyone who has touched NFM through the years and helped turn us into a top-25 national mortgage company. I want to thank all of them.”
For more information on NFM and employment opportunities, email bizdev@nfmlending.com
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states in the U.S. and Washington, D.C. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, BluPrint Home Loans, Freedmont Mortgage Group, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.
LINTHICUM, MD, April 12, 2023 – NFM Lending and its Family of Lenders are pleased to announce that Bob Tyson has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Greg Sher has moved up into the role of Managing Director for the company.
Tyson has served as NFM’s COO and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) since 2015. He previously served as NFM’s Executive Vice President of Lending and COO from 2009 to 2013.
Sher moves into the Managing Director role after serving as Chief Business Development Officer for the last 14 years. He is also the Creator, Host, and Executive Producer of NFM TV and the co-creator of the much-heralded Influencer Division.
“I am excited to announce that Bob Tyson has been promoted to President and COO and Greg Sher has been promoted to Managing Director,” said NFM Lending Founder/CEO David Silverman. “Bob’s experience and knowledge is unmatched. He has worked in almost every facet of the mortgage industry, including being a very successful loan originator, before transitioning to capital markets and operations. Greg has proven to be a true visionary in the mortgage industry, especially with regards to recruiting and marketing. With their leadership, NFM navigated through the pandemic and an unprecedented rise in interest rates, and we are now properly positioned to propel to the next level.”
NFM Lending has flourished under Tyson’s leadership: the company has added five divisions, developed a comprehensive servicing portfolio, expanded its product offerings, improved quality control, and transitioned from a whole loan basis model to a hybrid model, including direct agency sales. Tyson’s strategic innovation was crucial in positioning NFM Lending as a nationally recognized top mortgage lender. He boasts over 22 years as a mortgage industry leader, with extensive experience in both the financial and operational aspects of lending. He has held several executive positions throughout his career and has sat on Freddie Mac’s Regional Lender Advisory Board and Loan Manufacturing Operations Advisory Board. In addition, Tyson is a proud Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as an officer from 1995 to 1999.
“It’s an honor to step into this role and continue to lead NFM Lending into the future,” said Tyson. “We are positioned for great success due to our leadership group, tech innovations, and most of all, our people. We don’t want to be the biggest, just the best. That means culture comes first and NFM makes it a priority to combine employee satisfaction with business growth.”
As Chief Business Development Officer, Sher helped the company grow from a small correspondent lender with 100 employees to a top 25 mortgage powerhouse boasting more than 1300 employees nationwide. His recruiting and marketing efforts have attracted the attention of some of the leading producers in home lending, who have joined forces with NFM and its family of lenders to propel the company to the forefront of the mortgage industry. In January 2020, he launched the Influencer Division, comprised of some of the top mortgage influencers in social media who have generated over 50,000 exclusive purchase leads through their various channels since inception just 20 months ago. Additionally, in 2017, he launched NFM TV, a media production company dedicated to industry news and featuring top thought leaders in home lending. NFM TV has received recognition nationally, having won several Telly Awards for exceptional story telling surrounding the NFM Salute series, which honors our Veterans.
“I just love this business and can’t wait to see what’s around the bend for all of us in this industry. NFM has always encouraged me to think outside of the box and innovate. This appointment heightens that expectation and I’m ready to meet the challenge head-on.”
NFM congratulates Bob and Greg on these well-deserved promotions and wishes them success in their new roles.
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a national mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states in the U.S. and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1998 by David Silverman and his wife, Sandy. It is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary.
NFM Lending and its family of companies include Main Street Home Loans, Bluprint Home Loans, Freedmont Mortgage Group, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.
LINTHICUM, MD, April 10, 2023 — NFM Lending and its Family of Lenders is proud to congratulate their loan originators who were recognized in the Scotsman Guide Top Originators 2023 lists.
Each year, Scotsman Guide recognizes the nation’s top-producing mortgage loan originators. Originators are ranked in 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.” To be considered, entrants must either have done at least $40 million in loan volume or personally closed 100 or more home loans in the 2022 calendar year.
Oleg Tkach led the Top Dollar Volume category for the company with $199,147,063 in production, followed by Jane Floyd with $164,581,671, and Tina Konidaris with $100,310,846. Tkach and Floyd also made the Most Loans Closed category, along with Daniel Sa. Their total closed loans for 2022 were 434, 384, and 320, respectively.
“What an incredible year it was for these top salespeople!” said NFM Lending President and Chief Operating Officer, Bob Tyson. “Everyone in the mortgage industry knows the headwinds we faced last year, and yet these individuals faced the challenges head-on and came out on top. Congratulations to them and all our originators. We are looking forward to a great 2023.”
NFM Lending would like to recognize and congratulate all the loan originators within the NFM Family for this incredible achievement.
Top Dollar Volume
David Arocho, Andrew Beigel, Trevor Bennett, Ryan Bundy, Brian Burnham, Michael Colagrossi, Gregory Cowart, Mario Cua, Mack Dadyan, Rich Dillman, Jane Floyd, Ronald Gosewisch, Dana Gounaris, Tina Konidaris, Sean Maloney, Jeff Miltenberger, Craig Pollard, Danell Riggs, Kevin Rudrud, Daniel Sa, Shanon Schinkel, Matthew Shiner, Shane Staples, Rob Stettler, Blane Stewart, Oleg Tkach, Raquel Wilson, Tammy Wittren
Darran Anthony, Neil Bourdelaise, Karen Dulmage, Derek Evans, Jolene Moore, Salvatore Savastano
John Acton
Meinoh Kim
Chris Magnotta
DeAnn Ellis
Most Loans Closed
NFM Lending
Rodney Anderson, David Arocho, Andrew Beigel, Trevor Bennett, Ryan Bundy, Stacey Cobb, Jerry Cook, Gregory Cowart, Mario Cua, Mack Dadyan, Rich Dillman, Jane Floyd, Ronald Gosewisch, Dana Gounaris, Tina Konidaris, Sean Maloney, Jeff Miltenberger, Todd Novosel, Jesse Perrone, Bryan Raiford, Suzie Reed, Danell Riggs, Gregory Riordan, Daniel Sa, Shanon Schinkel, Justus Sharp, Shane Staples, Rob Stettler, Blane Stewart, Oleg Tkach, Raquel Wilson, Tammy Wittren
Main Street Home Loans
Darran Anthony, Neil Bourdelaise, Clay Carroll, Karen Dulmage, Derek Evans, Rita Hairston, David Licciardi, Amy Lott, Jolene Moore, Peter O’Donnell, Salvatore Savastano, John Savastano
Freedmont Mortgage Group
John Acton
Elevate Home Loans
Mike Bowen
Element Home Loans
Kevin Blair, DeAnn Ellis, Charles Favoroso
NFM Lending is proud of these loan originators’ accomplishments and wishes them continued success.
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a national mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states in the U.S. and Washington, D.C. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, BluPrint Home Loans, Freedmont Mortgage Group, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.
CLEVELAND, OH, March 29, 2023 – NFM Lending, a top national mortgage company and leading central Ohio lender, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kyle McCort to Sales Manager of their Cleveland and Worthington branch, led by Branch Manager Mario Cua. McCort’s office is located at 6100 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 276, Independence, OH 44131.
“Over the past two years, I have had the privilege of watching Kyle build his referral-based business the right way and consistently is available to support the other LOs within the branch to ensure their individual success,” said Cua. “It is only fitting that Kyle be the Sales Manager of the branch to help lead our growth in the years to come. “
A successful Loan Originator for nearly seven years, McCort brings superior market knowledge, a dedication to honest communication and an unmatched customer experience to the Cleveland, Medina, and Akron/Canton area.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kyle for the last two years and watching him thrive has been a joy,” said Vice President of Sales, Alex Thompson. “Kyle is a natural leader and always leads by example. His ability to always do the right thing for the client, the realtor and his colleagues is unmatched. His value to the team and division grows every day.”
The branch is currently seeking qualified Mortgage Loan Originators for full and part-time positions at his new branch.
Kyle McCort, Sales Manager
NMLS# 1621621
330-915-2399
kmccort@nfmlending.com
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is an award-winning, multi-state residential mortgage lender currently licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia. NFM Lending focuses on assisting consumers in obtaining a residential loan that meets their needs while ensuring that they are receiving exemplary service throughout the process. NFM Lending is dedicated to streamlining the loan process to shorten the time from loan application to closing without sacrificing service, quality, or compliance. The company operates on a platform of high standards, while always putting honesty, integrity, and ethics at the highest level of importance. For more information about NFM Lending, visit http://www.nfmlending.com/, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.
LINTHICUM, MD, February 28, 2023 — NFM Lending is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch led by Branch Manager Moumen Silk. Pending licensing finalizations, the branch will be located in Orlando, Florida. The NFM Lending branch will focus on expanding NFM’s flexible and powerful lending platform to better serve community families with exceptional customer service. NFM Lending offers Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, FNMA, Jumbo, and many other loan options to fit every borrower’s needs.
“I am honored to be a part of the NFM Lending Family as a Branch Manager,” said Silk. “With its commitment to providing outstanding customer service and a wide selection of mortgage options, NFM sets the bar high in the industry. I am eager to utilize my expertise to help customers achieve their homeownership dreams while contributing to the continued success of NFM Lending.”
The branch’s goal is to continue to provide the same commitment and dedication to borrowers, ranging from first-time homebuyers to seasoned buyers looking for their next home, a second home, or investment properties.
“It’s an honor to welcome Mo Silk to the NFM Family,” said Branch Manager Danell Riggs from NFM’s Western Division. “We are fortunate to have him here and can’t wait to watch his continued growth!”
Silk is currently seeking qualified Mortgage Loan Originators for full and part-time positions.
For more information, please contact:
Moumen Silk
Branch Manager
NMLS# 1745974
407-885-8548
msilk@nfmlending.com
www.nfmlending.com/msilk
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a national mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, Bluprint Home Loans, Freedmont Mortgage Group, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.
LINTHICUM, MD, February 3, 2023 – NFM Lending is proud to announce that Energage has recognized it in their Top Workplaces USA list for 2023. Out of 100 mid-sized companies, NFM placed #22. NFM Lending has received this national award for the third straight year.
“It’s an honor to once again be recognized as a Top Workplace USA,” said NFM Lending President Jan Ozga. “This is really an award for our employees who are such an integral part of what we try to do culturally as a company. They believe in what we stand for and our mission and work hard every day toward that end to create a great experience for everyone with whom we come in contact.”
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 the quality of leadership, work-life balance, pay and benefits, and more.
In 2020, Energage added Top Workplaces USA as a national program to complement existing regional recognitions. For 18 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.
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 Workplace’ by The Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post; ‘Great Place to Work’ by Great Place to Work, and ‘Best Mortgage Companies to Work For’ by National Mortgage News, and ‘50 Best Places to Work For’ by Mortgage Professional Magazine. NFM Lending is proud of these accomplishments and each team member for their work to make NFM a Top Workplace.
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a national mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies includes Main Street Home Loans, Bluprint Home Loans, Freedmont Mortgage Group, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram.