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.
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 10, 2020 — NFM Lending is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch in Lynnwood, WA. The branch is located at 3400 188th Street SW, Suite 400, Lynnwood, WA 98037 and will be led by Branch Manager, Jeff Miltenberger. The NFM Lending branch will focus on expanding NFM’s flexible and powerful lending platform throughout the greater Seattle area 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 incredibly excited to be welcomed into the NFM family,” said Miltenberger. “To my clients and partners- I thank you for your trust and I want you to know that I have made this move with you in mind. Ultimately, NFM’s approach to the loan process aligns with what I believe will best serve you into the future. I look forward to working with you for the first, second, or 15th time!”
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.
“Jeff brings the kind of experience, leadership and consistency that few in the mortgage business can match,” said Greg Sher, Chief Business Development Officer. “In an industry that’s seen its fair share of tumult over the past 2+ decades, Jeff has always found a way to rise above the challenges during his long and successful career. The NFM Lending family feels very fortunate to be working with someone of Jeff’s caliber.”
The Miltenberger Team is currently seeking qualified Mortgage Loan Originators for full and part-time positions.
For more information, please contact:
Jeff Miltenberger
Branch Manager
NMLS# 108278
206-295-8455
jeffm@nfmlending.com
www.nfmlending.com/jmiltenberger
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, May 29, 2020 — NFM TV announced today that a video program it produced entitled “NFM Salute: Sgt. Eric Houck” has been named Best in Non-Broadcast in the 41st Annual Telly Awards.
The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry.
“When I started NFM TV a few years ago, winning awards wasn’t my goal,” said NFM TV Creator and Host, Greg Sher. “I wanted to tell great stories, not only about things happening in the mortgage industry, but across the country. It was an honor to tell the story of Eric Houck’s sacrifice, along with that of his family. We continue to create great content and share important stories that we’re proud of, so I feel like this is just the beginning.”
Sabrina Dridje, Managing Director of the Telly Awards said, “Our theme for this season, Telly Award Winners Tell Great Stories is a true reflection of the diversity of stories the community is skillfully able to tell. Now, more than ever, we need to celebrate them and those that bring global stories to our attention. This award is a tribute to the talent and vision of these creators.”
NFM TV consists of Creator/Host Greg Sher, Executive Producer Gene DiPaula, Producer/Editor Nayoung Kim, and Marketing/PR Coordinator Kelsey Trumbull.
The full list of the 41st Annual Telly Awards winners can be found at www.tellyawards.com/winners.
NFM TV is a subsidiary of NFM Lending, an award-winning, multi-state residential mortgage lender currently licensed in 41 states. The mission of NFM TV is to provide “mortgage industry-related news and content that hits home” with insight and analysis through the use of audio and video production. NFM TV interviews some of the top thought leaders in home lending, including top branch managers, loan originators, real estate agents, and others in the mortgage industry examining the latest trends and giving helpful tips. NFM Lending 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. For more information about NFM TV, visit nfmtv.com and like our Facebook page.
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.”
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.
“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.
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, September 3, 2019— NFM Lending is pleased to honor PFC Willie Woods as the NFM Salute for September 2019.
Willie is a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during World War II. He is a member of the Montford Point Marines, the first all African American unit in the U.S. Marine Corps. In June 2012, the members of the Montford Point Marines were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. At 93 years old, Willie resides in Washington, D.C., with his wife of 71 years, Delores.
Willie was nominated by his granddaughter, Alisha Wooten.
“He has served his country and family proud. He is an exceptional leader and example. We are very proud of his accomplishments.”
NFM Salute is an initiative in which one military member or Veteran is chosen each month to be honored as the “Salute of the Month.” Salutes are chosen from nominations on the NFM Salute website, www.nfmsalute.com. The “Salute of the Month” will be featured on the website with a biography and information about his or her service, and NFM Lending will make a $1,000 donation to a military or Veteran non-profit in the Salute’s name.
Selected NFM Salutes may choose from one of the following three non-profits: Platoon 22, Any Soldier, and the Gary Sinise Foundation. Willie chose Any Soldier to receive this month’s donation. NFM looks forward to the opportunity to continue to honor military and Veterans through the NFM Salute initiative.
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.
LINTHICUM, MD, June 24, 2019 — NFM Lending is pleased to announce it has been named a 2019 Top Workplace in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Post. This is the fifth consecutive year NFM Lending has received this award.
NFM Lending received the award at a ceremony held Thursday, June 20, 2019. Since its founding 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.
“At the top of the list of things that mean the most to all of us at NFM, it’s having happy clients and happy employees,” said Greg Sher, Chief Business Development Officer. “When you’re recognized for either, it’s a reminder that what we do matters far beyond providing mortgage financing for homeowners. We’re honored to once again be recognized as Top Workplace by the Washington Post. Thanks to our 600+ employees for helping to make this happen!”
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 their companies on quality of leadership, work-life balance, pay and benefits, and more. NFM Lending ranked among the top 55 midsized companies that made the final cut for inclusion on the Top Workplace list.
So far in 2019, Mortgage Executive Magazine named NFM Lending one of the 50 Best Companies to Work for, as well as one of the Top 100 Mortgage Companies In America. The Baltimore Sun also named NFM a Top Work Place in Baltimore, in addition to being named a Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine. NFM was also a finalist for the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. 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 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.
LINTHICUM, MD, November 29, 2018 — NFM Lending is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch in Sarasota, Florida. The branch is located at 1680 Fruitville Road, Suite 326, Sarasota, FL 34236, and will be led by Branch Manager, Robert Stettler. The NFM Lending branch will focus its lending platform throughout the Sarasota metropolitan area. NFM Lending offers Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, FNMA, Jumbo, and many other loan options to fit every borrower’s need.
“After being in the mortgage business for over 25 years and observing the evolution of the industry first-hand, I decided it was time to partner with NFM Lending,” said Robert Stettler, Branch Manager. “Their range of state-of-the-art technology and industry-leading service operations will allow me to better respond to all my customers’ needs. My team’s focus has always been on our commitment to our customers and business partners by providing them one-hundred percent accessibility, seven days a week. With NFM’s technology, product offerings, branch experience, and work ethic, we will provide an even better home buying experience and will remain a marketplace leader for years to come.”
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.
“Rob Stettler is the rarest of mortgage breeds in that he leads a team that has been together for nearly two decades.” said Greg Sher, Chief Business Development Officer. “He’s a great leader and person; a ‘what you see is what you get’ kind of guy. NFM Lending is very fortunate to be aligned with Rob and his team and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship.”
Stettler is currently seeking qualified Mortgage Loan Originators for full and part-time positions.
For more information, please contact:
Robert Stettler
Branch Manager
NMLS # 663828
813-748-1534
rstettler@nfmlending.com
www.nfmlending.com/rstettler
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 29 states in the U.S. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998 and this year it celebrates 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, August 7, 2018 — NFM Lending is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch in New Market, Maryland. The branch is located at 164 West Main Street, New Market, MD 21774, and will be led by Branch Manager Jason Fox. The NFM Lending branch will focus its lending platform throughout the Frederick metropolitan area. NFM Lending offers Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, FNMA, Jumbo, and many other loan options to fit every borrower’s need.
“I am thrilled to be joining the NFM Family,” said Jason Fox, Branch Manager. “The technology and abundance of local programs NFM has to offer is going to help my clients, as well as my referral partners, with an even smoother streamlined mortgage process with up-to-the-minute updates for a transparent mortgage transaction.”
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.
“Jason has a unique hybrid business fueled by a combination of old-school hard work with a new-school emphasis on technology,” said Greg Sher, Chief Business Development Officer. “Jason cares deeply about his clients and delivering a smooth process. We’re honored he chose to come to NFM Lending. He’s going to make us better!”
Fox is currently seeking qualified Mortgage Loan Originators for full and part-time positions.
For more information, please contact:
Jason Fox
Branch Manager
NMLS # 179208
240-367-9525
jfox@nfmlending.com
www.nfmlending.com/MD338
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 29 states in the U.S. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998 and this year it celebrates 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, May 2, 2018 — NFM Lending is proud to announce 18 of their loan originators have been ranked on Ask A Lender’s Best Mortgage Lenders 2018.
Ask A Lender, a unique platform that connects people with mortgage brokers and lenders directly, released its first-ever rankings of the nation’s best mortgage lenders on April 2. The rankings are presented by city and state and enable online home-loan shoppers to find the top-performing mortgage lenders in their communities.
“The concept of Ask A Lender is a powerful one because it brings awareness for mortgage shoppers as to who the best players are in their desired area of homeownership,” said Greg Sher, Chief Business Development Officer. “To that end, it’s an honor to see so many of NFM’s producers near the top of the list. It’s always a great source of pride to see our very best get recognized.”
These 18 loan originators were ranked among more than 2,500 mortgage brokers and loans officers across the country. To be eligible for initial consideration, individual lenders must have closed at least 100 home loans in calendar year 2017. The rankings are produced and audited in collaboration with Scotsman Guide Media.
The NFM Lending loan originators who ranked include:
Jane Floyd – Tampa, FL • #1 in Tampa – #8 in Florida
Daniel Sa – Columbus, OH • #2 in Columbus – #6 in Ohio
Greg Cowart – Richmond, VA • #2 in Richmond – #17 in Virginia
Tyler Barnett – Tempe, AZ • #2 in Tempe – #46 in Arizona
Shane Staples – Tempe, AZ • #4 in Tempe – #55 in Arizona
Jessica Uphoff – Westminster, CO • #4 in Westminster – #74 in Colorado
Brian Pintar – Greenwood Village, CO • #2 in Greenwood Village – #82 in Colorado
Chelsea Abbate – Tempe, AZ • #5 in Tempe – #100 in Arizona
Gustavo Pared – Vienna, VA • #1 in Vienna – #69 in Virginia
Justus Sharp – Columbus, OH • #4 in Columbus – #35 in Ohio
Scott Layden – Franklin, TN • #9 in Franklin – #46 in Tennessee
Bryan Raiford – Columbia, MD • #7 in Columbia – #66 in Maryland
Blane Stewart – Brandy Station, VA • #1 in Brandy Station – #77 in Virginia
Craig Kam – Bethesda, MD • #4 in Bethesda – #76 in Maryland
Bill Lex – Swedesboro, NJ • #1 in Swedesboro – #71 in New Jersey
Jerry Cook – Swedesboro, NJ • #2 in Swedesboro – #72 in New Jersey
Ken Ynes – Tampa, FL • #16 in Tampa – #150 in Florida
Robert Scolnick – Lake Harmony, PA • #1 in Lake Harmony – #69 in Pennsylvania
NFM Lending is proud of these loan originators’ achievements and wishes them continued success.
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 29 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, March 23, 2018— NFM Lending is celebrating the two-year anniversary of its NFM Salute program. They honored their first NFM Salute on March 23, 2016.
NFM Salute is an initiative dedicated to recognizing the brave men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom and our country. Every month, a nominated military service member or Veteran is chosen to be honored as the “Salute of the Month.” A brief biography and information about the Salute’s service is featured on both the website and NFM Lending’s social media. The Salute receives a gift and a donation is made by NFM Lending on behalf of the monthly Salute to one of three chosen non-profits: Platoon 22, AnySoldier, or the Gary Sinise Foundation. Since the start of the NFM Salute initiative, NFM Lending has donated over $50,000 to these military focused charities.
“Two years has flown by,” said Greg Sher, NFM’s Chief Business Development Officer. “The NFM Salute has fulfilled its promise to honor those who have and continue to serve our country. I just love reading the stories of our honorees and always look forward to the next one.”
NFM Lending is thankful for the opportunity to continue honoring U.S. military service members and Veterans through the NFM Salute initiative. Nominations are always welcome. For more information about the NFM Salute initiative, to read the stories of past Salutes, or to nominate a soldier or Veteran, visit www.nfmsalute.com.
NFM Salutes honored during the last year.
About NFM Lending
NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 29 states in the U.S. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998 and this year it celebrates 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.