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Gateway Mortgage Recognized with a 2024 STAR Award for Servicing Excellence

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce that Fannie Mae (FNMA) recognized Gateway for their STAR achievement in the General Servicing category for the 2024 calendar year.

The Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Program is based on a continuous improvement model designed to consistently "raise the bar." The STAR Performer recognition is reserved for top-performing servicers within one or more of the three STAR Performer categories: General Servicing, Solution Delivery, and Timeline Management.

“Gateway's Servicing team consists of professionals dedicated to pursuing excellence in providing white glove service to our customers. This award is a testament to their efforts and abilities in perfecting their craft,” said Earl Dunham, SVP of Servicing.

Gateway Mortgage Servicing was also recognized with the STAR award for servicing excellence in 2021.

“We take pride in having a talented and hardworking team committed to the customers and communities we serve, and these results are a testament to their efforts and success,” said Scott Gesell, CEO at Gateway. “I am thrilled to celebrate with them on this well-deserved achievement.”

About Gateway First Bank

Gateway, headquartered in Jenks, Oklahoma, is a leading financial institution that provides banking and mortgage services to individuals and businesses. Gateway is one of the largest financial institutions in the state, with assets totaling over $2 billion. In addition to its 10 banking centers in Oklahoma, Gateway has a strong national mortgage presence, with just over 80 mortgage locations and approximately 700 employees. www.gatewayfirst.com

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