PrimeLending Welcomes 20-Plus New Loan Originators to D/FW Area

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, announces the addition of 21 loan originators and 3 support staff members to the D/FW area since June 2023. PrimeLending’s latest North Texas new hires are:

• Chris Lauterbach (NMLS# 190743), Branch Manager, National Relocation Branch
• Justin Smith (NMLS# 190746), Branch Manager, National Relocation Branch
• Brad Follis (NMLS# 408792), Branch Manager, Tarrant County Branch
• Abby Crain (NMLS# 764744), Loan Originator, Bent Tree Branch
• Bob Watts (NMLS# 621089), Loan Originator, National Relocation Branch
• Stephanie Hecke (NMLS# 1539979), Loan Originator, National Relocation Branch
• Michelle Maurer (NMLS# 957909), Loan Originator, National Relocation Branch
• Eric Contreras (NMLS# 258139), Loan Originator, National Relocation Branch
• James Ferrick (NMLS# 176440), Loan Originator, National Relocation Branch
• Kyle Farnell (NMLS# 2054420), Loan Originator, National Relocation Branch
• Kristi Parker (NMLS# 1982071), Team Loan Originator, National Relocation Branch
• Carol Hostetler (NMLS# 176598), Team Loan Originator, National Relocation Branch
• Dena McFadden (NMLS# 1606974), Team Loan Originator, National Relocation Branch
• Leah Hall, Processor, National Relocation Branch
• Samuel Lawrence, Processor, National Relocation Branch
• Branch Peggy Rinke, Closing Coordinator, National Relocation Branch
• Karen Murray (NMLS# 1074236), Loan Originator, Tarrant County Branch
• J.R. Smith (NMLS# 469732), Loan Originator, Tarrant County Branch
• Myron Hackman (NMLS# 418766), Loan Originator, Tarrant County Branch
• Ryan Snell (NMLS# 430108), Loan Originator, Tarrant County Branch
• Davis Farnell (NMLS# 1940594), Loan Originator, Tarrant County Branch
• Carmen Alexander (NMLS# 2042081), Community Loan Originator, Tarrant County Branch
• Christen Caldwell (NMLS# 840805), Team Loan Originator, Tarrant County Branch
• Jeremy Woodson (NMLS# 307566), Loan Originator, West Ft. Worth Branch

"We're thrilled to welcome 24 dynamic new hires to PrimeLending's Lone Star Region," said Dawn Robinson, Lone Star Regional Manager at PrimeLending. "Our ongoing success in attracting top mortgage talent speaks volumes about the unmatched combination we offer: a full spectrum of mortgage products, leading-edge technology, and world-class operations. What truly makes us shine is our people-first culture built on values of teamwork, mutual respect, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With these exceptional individuals now on board, we're poised to not only continue expanding our North Texas footprint, but also provide our customers with a stellar home financing experience.”

Dallas-based PrimeLending has been applauded for its rewarding culture with 96% of employees saying it is a great place to work compared to 59% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company according to the annual Great Places to Work Trust Index® Employee Survey. In the past year, PrimeLending has also been ranked as a Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, as well as a Best Workplace in Financial Services & Insurance and a Best Workplace in Texas by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine¹. Locally, PrimeLending ranked #7 in the 2022 Top 100 Places to Work 2022 by Dallas Morning News.²

About PrimeLending

PrimeLending is a national home lender combining personal guidance and local expertise with fast service, more choices and the flexibility to meet homeowners’ unique needs. We’re relentlessly focused on empowering our customers to pursue their homeownership goals, whether they’re looking to buy, refinance or renovate a home. The PrimeLending team works alongside our customers in all 50 states, helping them make smart home financing decisions and have a rewarding experience along the way. Delivering on this promise for more than 35 years, we’re proud to consistently earn a 96% customer satisfaction rating³. PrimeLending is a wholly owned subsidiary of PlainsCapital Bank, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH). More information at PrimeLending.com.

¹As ranked as part of PrimeLending's participation in the annual Great Place to Work Trust Index© Employee Survey each year from 2018-2023.

²As ranked in 2022 by the Dallas Morning News as part of their Top 100 Places to Work survey.

³Survey administered and managed by an independent third-party following loan closing. 96% satisfaction rating refers to the average rating our customers have given our loan officers for the period 01/01/22-12/31/22.

All loans subject to credit approval. Rates and fees subject to change.

©2023 PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. (NMLS: 13649) Equal Housing Lender

PrimeLending is a wholly owned subsidiary of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in TX for 1st Liens. 2nd Liens Regulated Loan Lic. No. 20171. V062323