Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC, an independent mortgage lender with locations across the U.S., has expanded in Southern California with the opening of its Glendora branch.
The new branch is led by industry veteran and Glendora local Louie Rutnam, who has more than 15 years of experience in the mortgage industry and understands the housing needs of the area well, according to a company press release.
“The opening of our Glendora office is a great opportunity for Castle & Cooke Mortgage to address the borrowing needs of residents not only in Glendora, but in the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire as well,” Castle & Cooke Mortgage area manager Regina Rutnam said in the release. “My son, Louie, and I share the same vision of helping our neighbors achieve their homeownership goals, and are eager to work with the business community and local real estate professionals as we share our mortgage industry expertise.”
Prior to joining Castle & Cooke Mortgage, Louie Rutnam was a senior loan officer for Movement Mortgage, Freedom Mortgage and Nationstar Mortgage. Through his years of experience, Rutnam has honed his knowledge of the mortgage industry and has become familiar with a multitude of loan programs. He values clear communication and quick action, which helps him maintain the high level of customer service Castle & Cooke Mortgage is known for.
“I am thrilled to lead this new office and to be part of another Castle & Cooke Mortgage team that is focused on helping our neighbors meet their lending needs,” Louie Rutnam said in the release. “I look forward to being available whenever my clients need me, and to finding ways to give back to the community where I work and live.”