PrimeLending Names Uly Kim Regional Manager of Southern California and Hawaii

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is proud to announce the promotion of Uly Kim to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of the Southern California and Hawaii region of the Top 10 national residential lender*.

“Uly embodies the values of a servant leader. It has been a privilege to partner with Uly as he has led and motivated our Southern CA and Hawaii team,” said Al Velasco, Executive Vice President and West Region Manager of PrimeLending. “I have every confidence that Uly will be a great success in this new position.”

In his new role, Kim is responsible for all production activities in Southern California and Hawaii, including 26 branches and more than 150 loan originators and local support staff, and growing market share through opening new branches in high growth communities in the region.

Kim is a 21-year veteran of the mortgage industry in Southern California, beginning his career as a top producing loan officer at two prominent nation-wide mortgage lenders prior to joining PrimeLending. Kim joined PrimeLending in 2010 as the Branch Manager for Irvine Spectrum, and was quickly promoted to Area Manager for Orange County, San Diego County and Hawaii. During his tenure as Area Manager, he focused on strengthening his branches through supporting top performers and recruiting established producers.

Kim formerly held a board position and is currently an active member of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) of Orange County. He holds a BA in Economics and Political Science from University of California, Irvine.

About PrimeLending

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is a national residential mortgage originator. Since 2012, PrimeLending has been listed as a top 10 mortgage lender in the nation in purchase units*. Offering fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, VA, USDA and jumbo home loans, refinancing and relocation programs, PrimeLending is authorized to make loans in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1986, PrimeLending is a wholly owned subsidiary of PlainsCapital Bank, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH). More information at PrimeLending.com. Equal Housing Lender.

* Ranked by Marketrac® for purchase units nationally for Jan.-Dec. 2012 - 2016

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: 13649) is a wholly owned subsidiary of a state-chartered bank and is licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act- lender license no. 4130996. v021216

All loans subject to credit approval. Rates and fees subject to change. Mortgage financing provided by PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. Equal Housing Lender. © 2017 PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: 13649).

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