PrimeLending President Steve Thompson Wins HousingWire Vanguard Award

Top ten national residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is pleased to announce that Steve Thompson, President of PrimeLending, is a recipient of the 2017 HousingWire Vanguard Award.

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Steve Thompson, President of PrimeLending (Photo: Business Wire)

This recognition is given to executives in the housing and mortgage industry whose leadership has made a significant impact. Under Thompson’s influence, PrimeLending has consistently grown national production numbers, ranking in the top 10 in purchase volume each year since 20121. Thompson built the production organization by attracting and retaining top industry talent and surrounding his team with best-in-class productivity tools, training, marketing and support.

“The future has never been brighter at PrimeLending, thanks in large part to the vision and expertise of outstanding leaders, like Steve Thompson,” said Todd Salmans, Chairman and CEO of PrimeLending. “Steve is known for his tireless work ethic, caring nature and persistent drive to see strategies through to successful completion, all qualities that are consistent with the high standards of character and integrity defined by the PrimeLending culture.”

PrimeLending has maintained a 96% customer satisfaction rating2, earned more than 5,000 5-Star Zillow® reviews and has been recognized as a top workplace in several categories by Great Place to Work®.

“It’s an honor to accept this recognition on behalf of the entire PrimeLending organization,” said Thompson. “We are more than a company, we are a team of talented and passionate individuals that work together to create tremendous results and bring out the best in each other. Our ‘One Team, One Purpose’ approach has paved the way for our future success and continued growth.”

Thompson joined PrimeLending in 2011 as the Western Division Manager, quickly earning a promotion to National Sales Leader in 2013 and becoming a highly valued member of the executive leadership team. In October of this year, he was promoted to president.

About PrimeLending

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is a national residential mortgage originator. 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 member of the Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) family of companies. More information at PrimeLending.com.

1Ranked by Marketrac® for purchase units nationally for 2012-2016.

2Survey administered and managed by an independent third party following loan closing. 96% satisfaction rating refers to the rating customers gave to PrimeLending’s loan officers.

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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