Academy Mortgage Corporation
American Financial Network, Inc.
What makes you a top employer? Academy’s sole reason for being in business is to help our teams deliver the dream of homeownership. From technology to training, all our systems and processes are designed to achieve this goal and support you in your desire to be in business for yourself but not by yourself.
What makes you a top employer? American Financial Network, Inc. is one of America’s top mortgage lending employers because our employees’ success is our success and everyone on Team AFN knows it. The mere acknowledgment of this symbiotic relationship encourages everyone to give that little something extra to ensure their individual, team, department, and company’s success.
Company CEO/President: James Mac Pherson Website: http://joinacademymortgage.com Location: Draper, UT
What do employees love about this company? Our teams love working at Academy because of our people-centric culture, local decisionmaking, potential-driven career growth, lifechanging service experiences, bucket-list Sales Conferences, cutting-edge technology, solutionoriented products, industry-leading marketing, open-door access to leadership, and focus on work-life balance. Company Mission Statement Inspire Hope. Deliver Dreams. Build Prosperity.
Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions
CMG Financial
Company CEO/President: John Sherman Website:http://afnretailbranch.com/ Location: Brea, CA
What do employees love about this company? Employees love the comradery, respect, and team mentality that permeate the company. Although it has grown exponentially and now serves communities from coast to coast as a nationwide lender, AFN maintains a family-oriented vibe. The leadership team enjoys award-winning success and guides employees down their own paths of success. Company Mission Statement We will be the BEST, MOST TRUSTED, and ADMIRED mortgage banker, providing the best experience to our Team AFN members and our customers through technology and efficient operations.
Gershman Mortgage
Company CEO/President: Mike Fierman Website:http://www.angeloakms.com Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Company CEO/President: Chris George Website: http://www.cmgfi.com Location: San Ramon, CA
Company CEO/President: Adam Mason Website: http://www.gershman.com Location: Chesterfield, MO
What makes you a top employer? We are known as an educator in the market with strong values providing excellent training that helps our employees succeed. We are the leader in non-QM and with that comes responsibility from all of us. Our employees are trained to be leaders in a friendly and professional environment.
What makes you a top employer? CMG Financial is an originator-centric company with an executive team who has experience in sales and operations. We focus on making loans work first and foremost and giving our loan officers room to grow.
What makes you a top employer? Our company’s performance in 2020 shattered all previous company records and performance metrics. Our customer satisfaction numbers are exceptional; we increased new borrower and agent relationships, solidified existing relationships, and still made improving our processes and internal relationships a priority. We live our customer-centric Mission and commit to excellence daily.
What do employees love about this company? Our employees love that our company feels like an extended family. We care about each other and the success of each individual. That sentiment is felt and consistently remarked upon. We hear praises about our training and resources to succeed. Leadership is accessible to listen and act on their needs. Company Mission Statement ”Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions is the leader in the non-QM mortgage space. We offer alternative specialized mortgage solutions for brokers throughout the country helping borrowers who don’t fit conventional guidelines. We are pioneering a fresh approach to today’s mortgage lending challenges helping partners to grow their business.”
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What do employees love about this company? Our employees love having the ability to operate independently and leverage support when they need it. With a single-shareholder, we are able to adapt quickly and pioneer new loan products. We promote open communication and our attentive leaders are interested in our employees’ goals and ideas. Company Mission Statement CMG Financial makes home financing simple, through personalized, local service, and regional operational support. CMG is known for reliable preapprovals, ease of transaction, on-time closings, and transparency and communication throughout the mortgage process. CMG is committed to Every Customer, Every Time. No Exceptions, No Excuses.
What do employees love about this company? Employees of Gershman Mortgage know we are leaders in the industry and want to be a part of that. We continually celebrate the success of our employees. Employees earn the credit of success with their contributions, knowledge, experience and commitment to providing the utmost in service to our communities. Company Mission Statement Communities, families, and homes are at the heart of what we do at Gershman Mortgage. Our founding principles are based on the core values of honesty, integrity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and putting our customers first. We are passionate and committed to customer service.
