What Makes PrimeLending Different?

about us

For 35+ years, PrimeLending loan officers have been able to operate in most states without a license to provide local market expertise with the power of a national presence. Focused on originating mortgages throughout all 50 states, we’ve cultivated an expert workforce, perfected our business model and built a robust technology platform. Our eyes are on the future, and we’re well-positioned to remain one of America’s leading mortgage lenders1.

Stability and Focus

We’ve perfected our approach to mortgage lending because mortgages are our sole focus.

Originating Loans in All 50 States

Our national coverage means you can help your clients across the country.

Local Expertise

Nobody knows the local market like you which is why we are growing our business with a vibrant retail channel.

Financial Strength

Backed by leading regional retail bank PlainsCapital Bank, we can weather the most difficult market conditions.

A Great Place to Work

It all starts with a progressive workplace and positive culture where the entire company works together and pulls in the same direction to help you succeed. You've never experienced anything like this and, once you do, you'll wonder why you didn't get here sooner.

Guided by our genuine care for people, we pursue solutions that strengthen your competitive edge while celebrating our diversity and uniting as one team with one purpose.

Expertise and Support

People are at the heart of our mission. From our loan officers to local operations to corporate support teams, we share a common goal – delivering outstanding service. We’re aligned and focused on helping our production team close one more loan. We take enormous pride in continually exceeding the expectations of our customers and playing an important role in helping them reach their dreams.

Diversity & Inclusion

With a growing number of minorities entering the home buying market, now is your chance to help make a difference in your own back yard. At PrimeLending, we empower under-served communities and diverse homebuyers to achieve financial success. We prioritize educating borrowers about their mortgage options and provide resources to help them secure their financial stability through homeownership. Join PrimeLending today to help under-served communities flourish.

Exclusive Product Offerings Help You Stand Out and Close Deals

We offer products that help your customers get ahead in today’s fast-paced housing market so they can shop with confidence, quickly make an offer and show sellers they are serious buyers.

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Service Beyond Expectations

We’ve designed a simple and stress-free mortgage process that helps loan originators convert leads into closed loans. In fact, our pull through rate for 2022 was 85%, thanks in large part to the support of our world-class operations team.

Superior customer service has always been our first priority. We take enormous pride in continually exceeding the expectations of our customers and playing an important role in helping them reach their dreams.

Our tech stack

Having the right technology in your toolbox is what will make you a leading loan officer. As you look into your future, it makes sense to be part of a company with the resources and vision to evolve with you, your consumers, and market needs. PrimeLending has developed the ideal tech stack for you to build your brand, connect with consumers, originate loans and create lasting relationships.

Blue Sage

Our cloud-based loan system offers a seamless origination process with unmatched efficiency so you can spend less time on everyday tasks and more time closing loans.

Salesforce

Integrate processes, priorities, timelines and people seamlessly into your business with Salesforce to make tracking and communicating with your borrowers simple.

DC Edge

Day One Certainty is fully integrated into our mortgage processes, including automated income, employment and asset verification for faster, simpler underwriting approvals.

Total Expert

Our free marketing platform offers all the digital campaigns, social posts, videos, print-ready materials and more you need to engage your business partners and customers.

Mortgage Coach

Wow your borrowers and business partners with loan scenarios that feature charts and graphs, videos and other informative materials with the help of Mortgage Coach.

Home Bot

Homebot provides personalized content that is relevant and valuable to your borrowers every month, helping them track and build wealth with their home.

See Why People Choose PrimeLending

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"The National Processing Team (NPT) is fantastic"

"The National Processing Team (NPT) is fantastic. They know the renovation programs well and provide top-tier support. With the NPT, I have the best Renovation Support and the highest customer satisfaction of my career!"

"The training team is extremely insightful"

"The training team is extremely insightful when it comes to Total Expert and Salesforce. They’re always positive and fun when sharing that knowledge and are always willing to take time and help our employees."

"Our digital team has such a positive, can-do attitude"

"Our digital team has such a positive, can-do attitude that makes our loan officers feel like they are on their team trying to help. When one of our team members had issues with their Google Listings and reviews, our senior digital manager sprang into action to ensure it was fixed quickly."

Leadership

Unrivaled in the mortgage industry, the PrimeLending leadership team sets priorities, clears obstacles and empowers every employee to achieve what they deserve.

executive leadership

Steve Thompson
Steve Thompson PRESIDENT & CEO
Eric Pretzlaff
Eric Pretzlaff EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Kristi Harris
Kristi Harris EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL OPERATIONS
Andrew Stringer
Andrew Stringer EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SR. DIRECTOR CAPITAL MARKETS
Cindy S. Buhr
Cindy S. Buhr EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL
Susie Garza
Susie Garza EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF JV ADMINISTRATION AND LICENSING
Gene M. Lugat
Gene M. Lugat EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC SUPPORT
Cheryl Hayes
Cheryl Hayes SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

production leadership

Tim Elkins
Tim Elkins CHIEF PRODUCTION OFFICER
Al Velasco
Al Velasco EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, WESTERN DIVISION
Karen Blakeslee
Karen Blakeslee EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT
Brad Arendt
Brad Arendt SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL MANAGER, ATLANTIC COAST
Uly Kim
Uly Kim SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL MANAGER, CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII
Dawn Robinson
Dawn Robinson SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL MANAGER, SOUTHWEST
Joe Thompson
Joe Thompson SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL MANAGER, AMERICAN WEST
Kelly McGuinness
Kelly McGuinness SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL MANAGER, NORTHEAST
Bruce Brown
Bruce Brown SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL MANAGER, MOUNTAIN PLAINS
Brandon Watson
Brandon Watson SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL MANAGER, MID-SOUTH
Matt Eckard
Matt Eckard AREA SALES MANAGER, PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Kim Dybvad
Kim Dybvad VP AREA MANAGER, MID-AMERICA
Mike Matthews
Mike Matthews SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, JOINT VENTURES AND SALES SUPPORT

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We’re strategic about how we help you grow your business at PrimeLending by studying the market, listening to our field, creating solutions and supporting you at every turn. Our goal is to help you build your legacy.

You have many choices when it comes to where to work. Nobody will work as hard as PrimeLending to win your trust, treat your customers with care and close more loans. When you are set up for success, your clients are set up for success.

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