Nations Lending Grows California Presence with San Diego Branch
Lani Furrows and Andy Wagner to co-lead branch
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nations Lending, a leading full-service national mortgage lender, has announced the opening of its newest branch in Point Loma, a hot spot in the San Diego area. The company has hired 26-year industry veteran Lani Furrows, and Andy Wagner, as Branch Managers. Furrows and Wagner will report to Regional Manager Mike Towery and oversee growing the branch’s loan volume production.
Furrows joins Nations after serving more than eight years as a Branch Manager at Caliber Home Loans. She has closed over 6,800 loans over the course of her experienced career.
Wagner also comes from Caliber after more than eight years. After 11 successful years in lending, he continues to excel as he exhibits his unique experience in finance having formerly served as the CFO of an automotive company. His background in accounting and tax preparation has allowed him to specialize in complex loan scenarios such as self-employed borrowing.
In 2021, Furrows and Wagner led their respective branch at Caliber to more than $400 million in loan volume production.
“Nations welcomed our creative full service and customer-oriented lending approach,” said Furrows. “Our team’s success stems from personalized goal-setting and consulting we commit to with every client, and we hope to blend the nimbleness and service Nations provides its customers.”
“Nations has an incredible company culture and is one of the best in the business at servicing its clients,” said Wagner. “Delivering top-notch customer service is a priority for us and Nations Lending’s common-sense lending approach allows us to capitalize on our efforts.”
“Lani and Andy are two incredible additions to the team,” said Mike Towery. “Their lending experience in San Diego will ensure we grow while delivering stellar results to our clients.”
Since its founding in 2003, Nations Lending has become one of the fastest-growing independent lenders in the country. It retains nearly 97 percent of its mortgage servicing rights, offers a best-in-class marketing platform and much more.
For more information, please visit www.nationslending.com.
About Nations Lending
Nations Lending Corporation™ is one of the fastest-growing mortgage lenders in the U.S. Headquartered in the Cleveland, Ohio area, it is licensed to lend in all 50 states and employs more than 1,200 at its corporate headquarters and throughout 138 branches across the U.S. The company makes its mission of “home loans. made human.™” an integral part of its mortgage experience, offering tailored customer service and a variety of programs to suit any home buyer’s needs: FHA, VA, Conventional, Jumbo, USDA, and more. Nations is an agency-direct lender with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae and retains mortgage servicing rights on 96 percent of the loans it originates. The company is a two-time Inc. 5000 winner, which lists the fastest-growing privately held companies in the country. Nations was named a top-100 lender by National Mortgage Professional Magazine; a six-time winner of Scotsman Guide’s Top Mortgage Lenders; and a Top Workplaces for Millennials winner by Fortune Magazine. Nations consistently ranks as a top IMB at National Mortgage Professional and Mortgage Executive Magazine. For more information, visit www.NationsLending.com.
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