Gateway First Bank opened 34 new mortgage centers in 2019 in response to an uptick in demand from local communities for home financing, the company announced in a press release.
The company framed the openings as a testament to its fast-growing nature, noting that it now has more than 160 mortgage centers across the country and is licensed in 40 states.
“We are outperforming our competition and delivering for our clients faster than ever,” Gateway Chairman and CEO Stephen Curry said in the release. “Our momentum is a testament to our team members’ persistent focus on hard work. I look forward to seeing Gateway continue to expand our footprint across the nation for our clients and the success of all of our team members.”
As 2019 comes to a close, Gateway has already originated more than $7.5 billion in mortgage loans, putting the company on track to substantially increase production from 2018. With this growth, Gateway expects 2019 to be the best production year on record for the company.
The 2019 office openings include locations in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington.