Rate Taps Top Originator to Expand Presence in Maryland and Surrounding Areas
December 16, 2020 – Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the country, has named Pat Gannon as a Vice President of Mortgage Lending in Annapolis, Md., to serve borrowers throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Gannon joins Rate with more than 20 years of mortgage industry experience, specializing in guiding borrowers through conventional, FHA, VA and jumbo mortgages. He will be instrumental in helping build meaningful relationships with borrowers and business partners throughout Md., Del., D.C. and Va.
“We are thrilled to welcome Pat,” said Scott Reise, a Regional Manager for Rate. “Pat delivers top-notch service to his clients by listening to their needs, placing an emphasis on communication and closing loans quickly and efficiently. I’m excited to help him take his business to the next level with Rate’s industry-leading platform.”
Gannon became a top-producing loan officer at his previous companies while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. His experience in the industry and in-depth knowledge of products and guidelines enable him to educate his clients and business partners during every step of the mortgage process.
“Helping clients achieve their dreams of homeownership, while meeting their unique financial needs, is the most important aspect of my job,” said Gannon. “Joining the Rate team is a wonderful opportunity to work with great leadership and provide more borrowers with innovative tech and tailored mortgage solutions.”
To learn more, please visit: rate.com/patgannon
About Rate Companies
The Rate Companies, which includes Rate, Inc., Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, and Proper Rate, LLC, has more than 9,000 employees in over 750 offices across the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, Rate Companies is one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, funding over $73 billion in 2020. Founded in 2000 and licensed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., Rate Companies has helped homeowners nationwide with home purchase loans and refinances. The company has established itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates and delivering unparalleled customer service. 2017 marked the launch of Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, a mortgage origination joint venture between Rate, Inc. and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in residential real estate franchising and brokerage. In 2020, the company launched Proper Rate, LLC, a mortgage origination joint venture between Rate, Inc. and @properties, one of the nation's largest residential brokerage firms. Collectively, the Rate Companies have earned honors and awards including: Top Lender for Online Service for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; Best Mortgage Lender for Online Loans and Best Mortgage Lender for Refinancing by NerdWallet for 2021; HousingWire’s 2020 Tech100 award for the company’s industry-leading FlashClose SM technology; No. 3 ranking in Scotsman Guide's Top Retail Mortgage Lenders 2019; Chicago Agent Magazine’s Lender of the Year for five consecutive years; Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years. Visit rate.com for more information.