LINTHICUM, MD, January 2, 2024 – NFM Lending is honored to have been named a Top Workplace by Scotsman Guide for 2024. This is Scotsman Guide’s inaugural year hosting the award and the first time NFM has won it. According to Scotsman Guide, a Top Workplace is a company that has exceptional achievements in operations, benefits, corporate culture, philanthropy, and DEI commitment. Although the Top Workplaces feature is not a ranking like Scotsman Guide’s other awards, NFM Lending was included in the Editor’s Picks category along with 15 other companies.

“We are immensely honored to be named a ‘Top Workplaces 2024’ by Scotsman Guide, a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace culture that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation,” said Gene DiPaula, Vice President of Communication at NFM. “This recognition reflects every team member’s dedication and hard work, and we are proud to be acknowledged by the leading resource for mortgage loan originators. As we continue to prioritize a thriving work environment, this accolade inspires us to reach even greater heights in delivering outstanding service to our customers and cultivating a workplace where success is celebrated together.”          

NFM Lending is consistently hailed for its remarkable company culture. These awards include Top Workplace USA by Top Workplaces and Energage, Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine, Top Workplace by the Washington Post, and ‘Best Mortgage Companies to Work For’ by National Mortgage News.

The company and its loan originators have received numerous accolades from Scotsman Guide over the years for excellence in lending and record sales numbers. NFM has made the Top Mortgage Lenders list for five years and is among the top 30 lenders nationwide.

NFM Lending is proud of this new recognition and is thankful to everyone in the NFM Family of Lenders for their contributions.

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, 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, November 15, 2023 — NFM Lending is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch led by Branch Manager Kenneth Ufret. Pending licensing finalizations, the branch will be located in Cherry Hill, NJ. 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. 

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. 

“In this changing market, I went with a company that has the products and programs needed to meet any buyer’s needs, along with a reputation for superior customer service,” said Ufret.  

“We are very excited to have Ken join our team in the Philadelphia market,” said Branch Manager Jeffrey Rice. “Ken brings over 30 years of experience in real estate and mortgage financing, and he is a well-respected and proven leader in the community. Ken will us help grow NFM in the Philadelphia area in the years to come.” 

Ufret is currently seeking qualified Mortgage Loan Originators for full and part-time positions. 

For more information, please contact: 

Kenneth Ufret 
Branch Manager 
NMLS# 185399 
973-981-0437 
kufret@nfmlending.com 
www.nfmlending.com/kufret

About NFM Lending 

NFM Lending is a national mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states 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, 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—December 12, 2023— NFM Lending is proud to announce it was named a Top Workplace by The Baltimore Sun. NFM Lending has received this honor for twelve consecutive years. The publication held the Top Workplaces awards ceremony on December 7, 2023, at the Grand Lodge of Maryland in Hunt Valley, MD.

Out of 155 Baltimore-area businesses, NFM Lending ranked #10 for companies with 150-399 employees. Each year, the Baltimore Sun distributes a survey to employees of Baltimore area workplaces. The survey analyzes job satisfaction and engagement of employees along with the values and organizational health of the company.

“We are immensely honored to be recognized as a ‘Top Workplace’ by the Baltimore Sun,” said NFM President and Chief Operating Officer Bob Tyson. “This accolade is a testament to the exceptional dedication and talent of our incredible team at the NFM Family of Lenders. Our success is a direct result of the hard work and commitment of each employee, who consistently contributes to our vibrant and positive workplace culture. We take great pride in fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and excellence thrive. This achievement is a reflection of our collective efforts, and we remain committed to maintaining a workplace that empowers and inspires every member of our NFM family.”

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 commitment and performance. Management encourages employees to voice their questions and concerns, which are addressed promptly and appropriately. In addition, 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 exceptional company culture. These awards include Top Workplace USA by Top Workplaces and Energage, Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine; Top Workplace by the Washington Post; and ‘Best Mortgage Companies to Work For’ by National Mortgage News. NFM Lending is proud of these accomplishments and its team’s work to make it a Top Workplace.

About NFM Lending

NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states 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, 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, November 7, 2023 — NFM Lending, a leading mortgage company, is excited to announce a significant rebranding effort for one of its core divisions. The company’s Influencer Division will now be known as The Creator Collective, reflecting a strategic shift to more accurately represent the innovative work being done by this dynamic group of social media pioneers.

The name change from Influencer Division to The Creator Collective is more than just a semantic shift; it’s a reflection of the division’s evolution and the multifaceted nature of their contributions. In the digital age, these individuals do far more than merely “influence” others. They are content creators and educators who hold the key to financial empowerment. They particularly play a vital role in helping Gen Z homebuyers, who prefer to receive information through videos on apps like YouTube and TikTok, navigate the complexities of the mortgage process.

This rebranding acknowledges the dedication and creativity of each member of The Creator Collective. These individuals invest significant time and effort in crafting valuable, informative, and engaging content related to the mortgage industry. They are true creatives, with distinctive styles and unique niches that set them apart not only from each other but also from online creators in other sectors.

The Creator Collective is committed to producing content that empowers and educates potential homebuyers. They craft insightful narratives, offer expert advice, and use their creativity to demystify the home-buying process. As a result, they are increasing financial literacy, making it more accessible to a broader audience, especially Gen Z buyers, a burgeoning set of prospective homebuyers.

This rebranding effort underscores the true essence of the division’s mission. The name The Creator Collective better signifies the work they are doing and the significant value they bring to online content in the mortgage industry. By embracing this new name, NFM Lending is reaffirming its commitment to innovation in social media and excellence in mortgage lending.

NFM Lending is excited to embark on this new chapter with The Creator Collective and looks forward to the continued impact and inspiration they will bring to the world of homeownership and mortgage education.

For more information about NFM Lending and The Creator Collective, please email TheCreatorCollective@nfmlending.com.

About NFM Lending

NFM Lending is a national mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states and Washington, D.C. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies include 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, October 19, 2023 – NFM Lending is proud to announce that it has received three Culture Excellence awards from Top Workplaces by Energage for the fourth quarter of 2023.

For the third consecutive year, Top Workplaces recognized NFM for its Employee Well-Being, Employee Appreciation, and Professional Development. NFM prides itself in creating a company culture where employees thrive and feel like valued family members. At the branch and corporate level, NFM promotes internal employees and offers engaging training opportunities. The company has also been honored with the national Top Workplace USA and Financial Services Industry awards each year since 2021.

“Our employees are the lifeblood of The NFM Family of Lenders,” said President and COO Bob Tyson. “The fact that our team members feel appreciated, have a great work-life balance, and have opportunities for professional growth indicates that we are on the right track to making our company a great place to work and grow together.”

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 to have received these distinctions and is thankful for each team member within the NFM Family.

About NFM Lending

NFM Lending is a national mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states and Washington, D.C. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies include 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, October 17, 2023 — NFM Lending is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch led by Branch Managers Dan Longman and Ken Zorovich. Pending licensing finalizations, the branch will be located in Fort Lauderdale, 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.

“Once we started exploring companies, NFM clearly stood out,” said Longman. “Their technology, resources, and systems were second to none. What sealed the deal for us was the people we met behind the scenes. The NFM Family is truly special, and you can tell they take great pride in their work. That attitude was contagious and the reason we decided to join forces with them.  We couldn’t be more thrilled with our decision and are ready to get to work for our clients!”

“I am excited to join the team at NFM Lending,” said Zorovich. “I believe in the people behind the scenes, the technology, and their vision. We are prepared to attack the next real estate market and give our clients the best chance to succeed.”

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.

“Dan, Ken, and their team had no shortage of options, and they chose to come to NFM,” said Managing Director Greg Sher. “Rising tides lift all boats, and this team will surely make us better as an organization. We are excited to be working with these tenured professionals. They are an incredible cultural and production fit.”

Longman and Zorovich are currently seeking qualified Mortgage Loan Originators for full and part-time positions.

For more information, please contact:

Dan Longman, Branch Manager

NMLS# 369430

305-525-9049

dlongman@nfmlending.com

nfmlending.com/dlongman

Ken Zorovich,  Branch Manager

NMLS # 369398

305-360-2196

kzorovich@nfmlending.com

nfmlending.com/kzorovich

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, 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, August 10, 2023 – NFM Lending is proud to congratulate its loan originators who have been named to Scotsman Guide’s 2023 Top Emerging Stars rankings.

The Top Emerging Stars rankings celebrate top mortgage loan originators under the age of 40 who produced at least $40 million in sales in 2022. According to the publication, the Top Emerging Stars rankings seek to showcase how younger loan originators are key in attracting and relating to Millennial and Gen Z homebuyers. Every Top Emerging Star also belongs to the Scotsman Guide’s Top Originators list for the year.

The four NFM originators who made the list are: Oleg Tkach of Lynwood, Washington, Andy Beigel of Columbus, Ohio, Mario Cua of Columbus, Ohio, and Shane Staples of Tempe, Arizona.

Out of 372 originators, Tkach ranked #9 with $199,147,063 in volume, Beigel followed at #147 with $60,877,094, Staples was #180 with $55,541,005, and Cua was #186 with $54,778,101.

“Congratulations to our Top Emerging Stars,” said NFM’s President and COO Bob Tyson. “These four originators are representative of our really talented roster of young originators, many of whom came to NFM with little or no experience in the mortgage business. They have been embraced and mentored by our more seasoned salespeople and are now, in turn, guiding others to become superstars. These are the future leaders of this company and why the sky’s the limit for NFM Lending.”

NFM Is proud of each of these loan originators 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, 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, July 6, 2023— NFM Lending is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Clapper to Chief Marketing Officer. Clapper has been with the company since 2020, serving as the Vice President of Digital Strategy.

As the VP of Digital Marketing, Clapper has led initiatives to raise the public profile of NFM Lending through targeted ads using social media and search engine marketing, as well as creating drip campaigns for borrowers at each stage of the lending process. Notably, Clapper has been instrumental in the growth of NFM’s Influencer Division. Leveraging new features from CRM systems, she devised and scaled unique video messaging campaigns for 18 loan originator influencers. The strategy resonated with their social media followers and resulted in an average of 2,500 warm leads per month with zero direct advertising costs. 

“It is an incredible honor to assume the role of Chief Marketing Officer at NFM Lending,” said Clapper “Having held the role of Vice President, Digital Strategy for the past three years, I have closely collaborated with our executives and sales leaders to shape marketing processes and support key initiatives. In this new capacity, I am committed to driving our marketing efforts and maintaining a strong focus on sales growth. NFM’s innovative spirit, progressive culture and unwavering dedication to pioneering new ways of helping homeowners is what makes me love being a part of this organization.”

Clapper is a digital marketing veteran with 22 years of experience working in leadership roles within and outside of the mortgage industry.

“Laura is the most dynamic mortgage marketing person I have ever been around,” noted NFM Managing Director Greg Sher. “Her versatility and understanding of all things digital make her the perfect person to lead NFM’s charge into the future. It’s truly an honor to work with her every day.”

Clapper lives with her family in Sykesville, MD. NFM congratulates her on the promotion and wishes her continued success.

For more information on the Influencer 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, 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, June 5, 2023— NFM Lending and its Family of Lenders are honored to announce they have made the Scotsman Guide’s annual Top Mortgage Lender list for 2023, ranking #18 for Top Retail Lenders and #24 among Top Overall Lenders. This is the fifth time the company has been included in this prestigious list.

Based on sales data from the previous year, NFM had a total volume of $6,997,853,234 with 19,548 closed loans. They moved up from being ranked #31 nationally in 2022. Additionally, NFM led both lists as the #1 Maryland-based mortgage lender. Since 2019, NFM has been the leading lender in its home state.

“What an amazing accomplishment by the NFM Family of Lenders despite all the headwinds the mortgage industry has faced over the last few years,” said President and COO Bob Tyson. “We continue to move up the ranks of top lenders in the country due to our commitment to our clients, business partners and of course our employees.  We are well-positioned moving forward to continue to ascend and I’m excited to see what the future holds.”

Each year since 2013, Scotsman Guide compiles a list of the nation’s 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 is proud of this achievement and thanks its NFM Family and real estate partners for their support.

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, 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.