Mortgage Industry Veteran Hugo Viruete Joins Rate
Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the nation, announced today that industry-veteran Hugo Viruete has joined the company as Vice President of Mortgage Lending. Viruete has been in the mortgage lending business for nine years and has consistently made top producers’ lists, originating $173 million in loans in 2017 alone.
“Hugo’s passion for putting his customers first is what makes him a top loan originator,” says President and Chief Executive Officer Victor Ciardelli. “We are excited to have him on the Rate team and can’t wait to see him utilize our technology and low rates to help even more home buyers land their dream home.”
Viruete was number 16 on the Scotsman Guide’s top refinance volume list in both 2015 and 2016. A specialist in FHA, VA, Conventional and Jumbo Loans, Viruete enjoys working with first-time homebuyers and being involved in his client’s process of purchasing their dream home. Viruete’s success can be attributed to listening to his customers, asking thorough questions and treating his customers as he would like to be treated.
“I am thrilled to be joining the ranks at Rate,” says Viruete. “With some of the best technology in the business and low rates, I can’t wait to begin boosting my production and continuing to put customers into their dream home.”