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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.

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.

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.

LINTHICUM, MD, June 1, 2023 – NFM Lending and its Family of Lenders are pleased to announce they have been named a Top 50 Mortgage Company for 2022 by Mortgage Executive Magazine, ranking at #20. This is the highest ranking that NFM has received since the magazine started the program.

The Top 50 Mortgage Company rankings are determined by the total sales volume of the previous calendar year from 100 leading mortgage companies and banks throughout the United States. In 2022, NFM Lending had a total volume of $6,997,853,234 and 19,548 closed loans.

In addition to this award, NFM Lending was included in the Mortgage Executive Magazine’s Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America list seven times since 2013 and has been included on their 50 Best Companies to Work For list for seven consecutive years.

“What an amazing accomplishment by our employees,” said CEO/Founder David Silverman. “From admin to ops to sales, we all had a hand in this. Everyone in the industry knows what a difficult year 2022 was, but to have the NFM Family of Lenders once again come out shining is no surprise just knowing the quality of our people. When I started the company 25 years ago, I didn’t dream of becoming a top 20 residential lender in the country. I just wanted us to be the best at the size we were. We’ve done that consistently, and the result is we have moved up the ranks to be among the nation’s best mortgage companies.”

NFM is proud of this achievement and hopes to reach even greater heights in 2023.

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 Lenders 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, May 30, 2023 — NFM Lending and its Family of Lenders are honored to announce 62 of its loan originators have been ranked as the “Top 1% Mortgage Originators in America 2022” by Mortgage Executive Magazine.

Each year, Mortgage Executive Magazine compiles a list of the nation’s Top Mortgage Originators. This list recognizes and celebrates leading mortgage professionals on their service, hard work, and overall dedication to servicing their clients. A minimum of $30 million in personal production is required to be eligible for the honor.

“The NFM Family of Lenders proudly congratulates our list of Top 1% Mortgage Originators as recognized by Mortgage Executive Magazine,” said President/COO Bob Tyson. “These premier salespeople are the lifeblood of our company and set the standard not only in our company, but in the industry, as well.”

Rodney Anderson, David Arocho, Tyler Barnett, Andrew Beigel, Trevor Bennett, Ryan Bundy, Benjamin Burkett, Brian Burnham, Michael Colagrossi, Gregory Cowart, Mario Cua, Mack Dadyan, Rich Dillman, Jane Floyd, Ronald Gosewisch, Dana Gounaris, Craig Kam, Tina Konidaris, Mary Levinson, Jason McLaughlin, Jeff Miltenberger, Jesse Perrone, Craig Pollard, Bryan Raiford, Suzie Reed, Danell Riggs, Gregory Riordan, Kevin Rudrud, Daniel Sa, Shanon Schinkel, Matthew Shiner, Shane Staples, Rob Stettler, Blane Stewart, Oleg Tkach, Raquel Wilson, Tammy Wittren

Darran Anthony, Neil Bourdelaise, Clay Carroll, Karen Dulmage, Carolyn Flitcroft, Derek Evans, Nathan Hartseil, Rita Hairston, Christopher Jordan, David Licciardi, Jolene Moore, Peter O’Donnell, Michelle Powstanski, John Savastano, Salvatore Savastano, David Travers, Patricia Vargas

NFM is proud of each of its loan originators, thanks them for their contributions, and wishes them continued success.

LINTHICUM, MD, May 24, 2023—NFM Lending is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Betley to Executive Vice President of their Influencer Division.

Betley is a leading mortgage influencer on social media and is one of the co-founders of the Influencer Division, along with NFM’s Managing Director Greg Sher. Betley joined the company in 2021 and has served as Vice President of the Influencer Division when it was formed in 2022. His TikTok videos alone have earned over 12 million likes with 860,000 followers.

“I am honored to accept my role as Executive Vice President of the first Influencer Division ever in the mortgage industry,” said Betley. “The last few years have been a complete whirlwind of growth thanks to social media and NFM Lending. I sit here today still in awe of the journey. It’s truly a testament to the opportunity we all have at our fingertips. I’m excited to continue to charter this territory and pave the way for years to come.”

“Scott continues to prove himself as a selfless leader who is always willing to open his playbook to help his fellow influencers,” noted Influencer Division President Bryan Harrison. “Since coming on board two years ago as the sole content creator, Scott has been instrumental in growing this division to 14 influencers across the country. I congratulate him on his well-deserved promotion and wish him success as he continues our mission to promote homeownership through education to our younger generations.”

Through partnerships with mortgage and real estate content creators, the Influencer 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.

LINTHICUM, MD, May 8, 2023—NFM Lending is pleased to announce the promotion of Jordan Nutter to Vice President of their Influencer Division.

Nutter joined the division in April 2022 as a Loan Originator and has seen extraordinary growth in her following since then. Her informational and personable TikTok videos have garnered over 4 million likes and over 212,000 followers.

“To say that I am honored to have been promoted to the role of Vice President of the Influencer Division here at NFM would be an understatement,” said Nutter. “I am eager to continue driving growth and innovation in our marketing strategies, leveraging the power of social media to connect with our audience, and delivering valuable insights to our clients. Our amazing team is at the forefront of a rapidly growing industry, and I am excited to continue to further elevate our brand in the mortgage industry.”

“From the minute Jordan joined the team, it was obvious that she was someone who worked nonstop to perfect her craft,” said Influencer Division President Bryan Harrison. “From her loan production to her social media content, there is no detail that is overlooked, which evident by her social media following and the countless positive reviews she receives from her clients. We are so excited for her to step into this new role and know she will make huge impact in our future success.”

Through partnerships with mortgage and real estate content creators, the Influencer 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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