Chicago Tribune profiles Rate President and CEO Victor Ciardelli

In today's issue, the Chicago Tribune ran an extensive executive profile of Rate founder, president and CEO Victor Ciardelli (free registration is required to view the article). The article, written by nationally renowned housing and real estate columnist Mary Ellen Podmolik and featured on the front page of the Tribune's business section, explores how Ciardelli built the company, his management and leadership style, and his plans for the future of Rate. The article also features a photo of Ciardelli in front of the company logo on the roof deck at Rate corporate headquarters in Chicago. 

Rate is one of the ten largest retail mortgage lenders in the U.S. and funded nearly $16 billion in loans in 2013. The company has approximately 175 locations across the country and is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.