Longbridge Financial Named a 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Workplace

Recognition highlights people-first culture as company advances proprietary reverse mortgage solutions and continues innovation in senior lending

PARAMUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Longbridge Financial, LLC, a leading national lender and servicer specializing in home equity solutions for older Americans, has been named a 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Workplace, recognizing the company’s commitment to culture, innovation, and employee engagement as it continues to grow and evolve within the senior home equity space.

The Scotsman Guide Top Workplaces designation honors organizations that prioritize strong workplace environments while advancing meaningful innovation across the mortgage and financial services industry. For Longbridge Financial, the recognition comes as the company continues its focus on HECMs, advance its Platinum Suite of proprietary reverse mortgage products, and further develop the first-of-its-kind HELOC For Seniors®, a category-defining home equity line of credit (HELOC) product designed specifically for homeowners age 62 and over.

“Being named a 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Workplace is a testament to the people who drive our mission forward every single day,” said Chris Mayer, CEO of Longbridge Financial. “We are building a company where top talent can do meaningful work, challenge convention, and help shape the future of home equity solutions for older homeowners. As we continue to enhance Platinum by Longbridge and scale HELOC For Seniors®, our culture remains foundational to our success.”

Longbridge Financial has established itself as a leader in senior-focused lending by developing proprietary products that address the evolving financial needs of today’s retirees. The company’s Platinum by Longbridge suite was created to offer expanded options beyond traditional reverse mortgages, also known as the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), while HELOC For Seniors® represents a significant advancement in how older homeowners can responsibly access and manage their home equity.

“Our people are central to our ability to innovate and grow,” said Melissa Macerato, Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer of Longbridge Financial. “This recognition reinforces that Longbridge is a place where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together. We are attracting professionals who want to help advance the conversation around what retirement, housing wealth, and financial independence for seniors in America looks like.”

As demographic shifts and housing equity trends continue to reshape retirement planning, Longbridge Financial remains focused on responsible innovation, education, and long-term customer outcomes. The Scotsman Guide Top Workplace recognition further underscores the company’s ability to scale its business while maintaining a strong, employee-centered culture.

Longbridge Financial, an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled employer, is actively recruiting experienced professionals across sales, operations, and product development to support the continued growth of HELOC For Seniors® and shape the next generation of senior home equity solutions.

About Longbridge Financial

Longbridge Financial, LLC (NMLS #957935) is a nationally recognized mortgage lender and servicer focused on helping older homeowners access their home equity through flexible, responsible lending solutions designed to support a more secure retirement. Founded in 2012 and led by a respected Ivy League professor, the company combines deep industry expertise with a strong commitment to education, innovation, and transparency. Guided by a mission to empower aging Americans, Longbridge Financial provides the tools and insights they need to help make confident financial decisions in or near retirement. Known for exceptional customer service, competitive pricing, and professional integrity, Longbridge Financial is helping redefine what financial security can look like for today’s seniors.

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