Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Announces Strategic Acquisition of Keller Mortgage

OMAHA, Neb. & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has announced the strategic acquisition of the assets of Keller Mortgage LLC, a member of the Keller Williams (KW) family of companies, the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, the companies announced.

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, a subsidiary of Fortune 400 insurance and financial services company Mutual of Omaha, will operate Keller Mortgage, alongside its existing forward and reverse mortgage divisions, said Mutual of Omaha Mortgage President Terry Connealy.

“This transaction brings together two leaders in the mortgage industry, leveraging the strengths of each to provide outstanding products and services to homebuyers from coast to coast,” Connealy said. “With shared values that emphasize integrity, teamwork, customer focus, innovation and accountability, Keller Mortgage is a strong cultural fit with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage.”

Gary Keller, co-founder and executive chairman, KW, said: “We're excited to announce how our two leading brands are coming together.”

“Our KW customers will have access to an even more comprehensive slate of mortgage services from a trusted brand with more than a century of business experience,” said Keller. “It’s truly a win-win for all involved.”

Keller Mortgage is a part of Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and is co-owned by Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and Keller.

The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Mutual of Omaha Mortgage: A subsidiary of Mutual of Omaha, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage offers a variety of home financing and refinancing options as well as industry-leading reverse mortgage products to help its customers through life’s transitions. For more information about Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, visit www.mutualmortgage.com.

About Mutual of Omaha: Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a highly rated, Fortune 500 organization offering a variety of insurance and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States. As a mutual company, Mutual of Omaha is owned by its policyholders and committed to providing outstanding service to its customers. For more information about Mutual of Omaha, visit www.mutualofomaha.com.

About Keller Williams: Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams, the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, has more than 1,100 offices and 200,000 associates. The franchise is also No. 1 in units and sales volume in the United States.

Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven and education-based culture that rewards agents as stakeholders. For more information, visit headquarters.kw.com.