NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Churchill Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry providing conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 46 states, looks back on its growth in the Pacific Northwest since launching branches in the region in 2019. As of April 27, the company has grown the team by nearly 20x and accomplished nearly $300 million in loan volume in the Pacific Northwest within a year.
As one of the most competitive housing markets in America, the Pacific Northwest continues to see high demand. To help local homebuyers navigate the constantly changing housing market and secure the home of their dreams, Churchill Mortgage expanded operations.
In the past year, what began with one branch and four team members has now reached 14 locations with 70 team members including: Astoria, Ore., Bend Ore., Gearhart, Ore., Lake Oswego, Ore., Lincoln City, Ore., Portland, Ore., Salem, Ore., Deer Park, Wash., Eatonville, Wash., Renton, Wash., Spokane, Wash., Tacoma, Wash., Tri-Cities, Wash. and Anchorage, Alaska. With locations in Sandpoint, Idaho and Newport, Wash. opening soon, Churchill Mortgage will have 16 locations throughout the Pacific Northwest to better serve the region.
“Churchill Mortgage is continuing to grow, so we can offer borrowers the services and tools they need to achieve homeownership,” said Churchill Mortgage Vice President of the Northwest Region, Kevin J. Hanna. “With the competitive nature of the Pacific Northwest housing market, tools like our Rate Secured and Certified Homebuyer programs will help homebuyers achieve the Real American Dream of debt-free homeownership with confidence in a fast paced market.”
“We are excited about our new branches and the leadership that each team brings to Churchill Mortgage,” said Mike Hardwick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Churchill Mortgage. “Our new Branch Managers will all provide world-class mentorship through the home buying process, providing borrowers with peace of mind. Our goal at Churchill Mortgage is to always deliver the best service to families and these new branches will allow us to achieve just that.”
Beyond supporting homebuyers on their path to homeownership, Churchill Mortgage has partnered with and invested in many local organizations in the Pacific Northwest including: Auburn Food Bank, Because People Matter and their Night Strike events, Bethlehem Inn, Food Bank of Alaska, Helping Hands, Hunger Fighters, Impact Compassion Center, Shepherd’s House Ministries, The Oregon Food Bank, Union Gospel Mission, With Love, Woodland Heights Assisted Living and many more. Recently, the company launched an initiative to support the organization Sackcloth & Ashes by giving nearly 700 blankets to clients and donating an additional 700 blankets to homeless shelters.
Churchill is continuing to actively seek talented, driven mortgage professionals for its expansion efforts. For more information, visit our careers page. To learn more about the Pacific Northwest team, visit https://blog.churchillmortgage.com/pacific-northwest.
About Churchill Mortgage®
Founded in 1992, Churchill Mortgage is a privately-owned company by its more than 400 employees. A full-service and financially sound leader in the mortgage industry, the company provides conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 46 states. As heard on personal finance expert and author Dave Ramsey’s nationally syndicated radio show, the lender’s mission is to help borrowers achieve debt-free homeownership and build wealth through a smarter mortgage plan, regardless of their starting point. Churchill Mortgage is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Churchill Holdings, Inc.
Churchill Mortgage’s notable achievements include recognitions as a “Top Lender” by Scotsman Guide: Residential, a seven-time “Top Workplace” by The Tennessean, one of the “Best Mortgage Companies to Work For” by National Mortgage News and a “Top 100 Private Company” and “Best in Business” by the Nashville Business Journal. For more information about Churchill Mortgage, visit www.churchillmortgage.com or follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter @ChurchillMtg, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.
