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Gateway Opens New Mortgage Center in Texas
Frisco, TX, Sept. 21, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, announced it has opened a new mortgage center in Texas to meet increased demand from local communities for home financing. The new opening in Frisco, bring Gatew...
Gateway Opens a New Mortgage Center in New Jersey
Robbinsville, NJ, Sept. 21, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, announced it has opened a new mortgage center in New Jersey to meet increased demand from local communities for home financing. The new opening in Robbinsv...
Adapting and Overcoming in COVID
by Steve Staid, Chief Servicing Officer, Gateway First Bank JENKS, Okla., September 3, 2020 – Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, the mortgage industry was in a fairly stable state. Turned on a dime once the pandemic hit, mortgage servicers were forc...
Gateway Celebrates Folds of Honor with Donation
TULSA, Okla., August 26, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to present a check to Folds of Honor for $79,095. The amount represents Gateways donation for the first six months of 2020. Each month,...
Scott Gesell Named Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel of Gateway First Bank
TULSA, Okla., August 25, 2020 – The Gateway First Bank Board of Directors announced the formal appointment of Scott Gesell as Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel for the Bank. He will also join the Board of Directors of Gateway as a Dir...
AJGA honors Tulsa Junior, Roller with 2019 hospitality award
TULSA, Okla., August 20, 2020 – The American Junior Golf Association has recognized the Gateway First Bank Tulsa Junior hosted by Bo Van Pelt with its 2019 Hospitality Award. Each year, the AJGA presents awards to the tournaments with the best ...
Why to Prioritize Philanthropy
Authored by Susan Hall TULSA, Okla., August 19, 2020 – A company’s success is measured by factors beyond revenue. For mortgage banks, the way they engage with their customers and communities is a greater indicator than numbers on a spreadshee...
DS5: Adapting Work Processes for COVID-19 and Beyond
Authored by David Wharton, published in MReport TULSA, Okla., August 11, 2020 – Mark Revard serves as the Eastern Division EVP and Oklahoma Market President for Gateway Mortgage. He joined Gateway more than seven years ago to help develop the m...
Gateway First Bank Names Jeff Weiner as Chief Information Officer
TULSA, Okla., August 10, 2020 – Gateway First Bank has appointed Jeff Weiner as its Chief Information Officer. In this role, Weiner will be responsible for evaluating Gateway’s existing technologies and processes and advising on the best stra...
Gateway Opens New Mortgage Center in Utah
SPANISH FORK, Utah, July 30, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, announced it has opened a new mortgage center in Utah to meet increased demand from local communities for home financing. The new opening in Spanish Fork,...
Gateway Opens New Mortgage Center in South Dakota
STURGIS, South Dak., July 30, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, announced it has opened a new mortgage center in South Dakota to meet increased demand from local communities for home financing. The new opening in Stur...
Gateway Opens 10 New Mortgage Centers
TULSA, Okla., July 27, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, announced the opening of 10 new mortgage centers to meet increased demand from local communities for home financing. Openings in Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah, ...
No Bargains in this Basement: OKC home sales booming on short supply
Written by Richard Mize, published in The Oklahoman EDMOND, Okla., July 25, 2020 – Homebuyers are rushing up a down staircase: Sales are booming, supply is in the basement, and sellers have the upper hand in negotiations. The Edmond-area market...
Business Viewpoint: Employee Engagement Vital in a Remote World
Published in Tulsa World, written by Hobie Higgins TULSA, Okla., July 19, 2020 – In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, companies across the United States are transforming how and where they work. Within just a few weeks of the pandemic hitting th...
Gateway Named to the 2019 Top Veteran Originators by Scotsman Guide
Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce its team member, Todd Binkley, has been recognized as a Top Veteran Originator by Scotsman Guide. For the first year, Scotsman Guide highlights veterans who have al...
Gateway Opens New Mortgage Center in Utah
FARMINGTON, Utah, July 9, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, announced it has opened a new mortgage center in Utah to meet increased demand from local communities for home financing. The new opening in Farmington, brin...
Gateway Opens New Mortgage Center in Oklahoma
ALTUS, Oklahoma, July 9, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, announced it has opened a new mortgage center in Oklahoma to meet increased demand from local communities for home financing. The new opening in Altus, bring ...
Homeownership Month Roundtable: How Lenders are Adapting to Shifting Sands
Published in MBA Newslink, June 19, 2020 – June is Homeownership Month in a year unlike any other. MBA NewsLink asked executives of four lenders to discuss how the coronavirus has affected their business and what they are doing to ada...
Gateway Opens New Mortage Center in Texas
Corpus Christi, Tex., June 10, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, announced it has opened a new mortgage center in Texas to meet increased demand from local communities for home financing. The new opening is the first ...
Gateway Opens New Mortgage Centers in Colorado
Colorado, June 8, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, announced it has opened three new mortgage centers in Colorado to meet increased demand from local communities for home financing. The new openings in Firestone...
Gateway Named to the 2019 Top Mortgage Lenders List by Scotsman Guide
TULSA, Okla., June 8, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to be named among Top Mortgage Lenders by Scotsman Guide. This year, Gateway placed 26th for overall volume and 25th for retail volume. In Corres...
MBA Education Path to Diversity Scholar Profile: Deborah Reavis, AMP
TULSA, Okla., June 8, 2020 – (One of a continuing series of profiles of participants in the MBA Education Path to Diversity (P2D) Scholarship Program, which enables employees from diverse backgrounds to advance their professional growth and car...
Geared for the Future
TULSA, Okla., May 26, 2020 – Scott Gesell has been an integral part of Gateway First Bank’s leadership since 2013. During his time at Gateway, he played a leading role in the merger of a 100-year-old community bank with a 20-year-old mortgage...
Gateway Promotes Tina Knaut to Regional Vice President
Tulsa, Okla., May 19, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, has promoted Tina Knaut to Regional Vice President of the Southwest region of the United States. In this role, Knaut will oversee all Gateway mortgage loan c...
Gateway Team Members Included in Scotsman Guide’s Top Women Originators
Tulsa, Okla., May 7, 2020 –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce four of its team members have been named Top Women Originators by Scotsman Guide. Scotsman Guide introduced th...
Gateway Mortgage Group Funds Over $1 Billion in Loans in April
Tulsa, Okla., May 6, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, reported funding over $1 billion in residential mortgage loans for the month of April. This was a record setting month for the Oklahoma-based company’s 21-year ...
COVID-19 Loan Processing and Underwriting Turn-Times
Tulsa, Okla., May 1, 2020 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank (“Gateway”) would like to extend an enormous thank you to every team member working harder than ever amid the COVID-19 crisis. Many of our loan processors ...
Gateway First Bank Named to the 2019 Top Originators List by Scotsman Guide
Tulsa, Okla., April 27, 2020 – Gateway First Bank is proud to announce 14 of its team members have been named Top Originators by Scotsman Guide. The most comprehensive and intensely verified list in the mortgage industry, the ranking recognize...
Gateway First Bank Promotes Jake Carlisle to Regional Vice President
Tulsa, Okla., Mar. 5, 2020 – Gateway First Bank has promoted Jake Carlisle to Regional Vice President of the Pacific Northwest. In this role, Carlisle will oversee all Gateway offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. “Jake is a five-star mo...
Gateway First Bank Chooses Black Knight’s Suite of Origination Technologies to Support Both Retail and Correspondent Growth
Jacksonville, Fla., Mar. 2, 2020 – /PRNewswire/ — Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) announced that Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banking and mortgage operations in the United States, has signed a contrac...
Tulsa Area United Way Hands Out Annual Live United Awards
Published in Tulsa World, written by Tim Stanley Tulsa, Okla., Feb. 26, 2020 – Tulsa Area United Way officials on Tuesday hosted their Live United Awards, an annual celebration that shines a light on the organization’s donors and volunteers. ...
These 4 Banks Changed My Mind About Mortgages
Published on LinkedIn, written by Amber Buker Feb. 13, 2020 – When I started researching the latest article in my “How Innovative Banks…” series for BankDirector.com, I had some preconceived notions about mortgages. It seemed a...
Q&A with Tom Rosser: Dozens of loan types available to homebuyers
Published in The Oklahoman, written by Paula Burkes – January 30, 2020 What does the current housing market look like? It’s booming nationwide. Unemployment is the lowest it’s been in nearly 50 years, younger generations are beginning...
Mortgage Companies Need Strong Disaster Response Playbooks
Published in MortgageOrb, written by Patrick Barnard Jan. 16, 2020 – It’s well known that natural disasters can wreak havoc on mortgage servicing operations. And considering the increase in hurricanes, wildfires, and floods during the past 1...
Gateway First Bank Donates $10,000 to Waco Area Charities
West, Tex., Jan. 16, 2020 – Gateway First Bank, one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, donated $10,000 to three local charities in the Waco area. The Gateway First Bank’s Charity Challenge is an annual contest wher...
Gateway First Bank Names Greg Hargis SVP, Financial Institutions
Tulsa, Okla., Jan. 15, 2020– Gateway First Bank has appointed Greg Hargis as Senior Vice President of Financial Institutions in the Treasury Management Division. Hargis will work with the executive team as they cultivate relationships with financia...
Gateway First Bank Opens New Mortgage Center in Benbrook
Benbrook, Tex., Jan. 9, 2020 – Gateway First Bank, one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced it has opened a mortgage center in Benbrook, Texas, to better support the growing local demand for its products. This ope...
Gateway First Bank Opens 34 New Mortgage Centers Across the U.S.
Tulsa, Okla., Jan. 7, 2020 – Gateway First Bank opened 34 new mortgage centers in 2019 to meet increased demand from local communities for home financing. From South Carolina to Idaho and Kansas to New Jersey, the openings are a testament to the fa...
Gateway First Bank Mortgage Center in Ada Donates $10,000 to Local Charities
Ada, Okla., Jan. 6, 2020 – Gateway First Bank, one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, donated $10,000 to four local charities in Ada, Oklahoma. The Gateway First Bank’s Charity Challenge is an annual contest where...
Industry Veteran Joins Gateway First Bank To Direct Treasury Management Products and Services
Jenks, Okla., Dec. 9, 2019 – Gateway First Bank announced today that Joell Maddox is joining the organization to help advance Gateway First Bank’s Treasury Management Services. In her new role, Maddox will be responsible for managing relationship...
Gateway First Bank Named a Winner of the Oklahoma Top Workplaces 2019 Award
Jenks, Okla., Dec. 9, 2019 – Gateway First Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Oklahoman. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a lea...
Gateway Adds Retail Banking Executive to Lead Expansion
Jenks, Okla., Dec. 06, 2019 – Gateway First Bank announced today Greg Wagner is joining the team as Retail Banking Executive. Wagner will be responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of all Retail Banking Centers as well as Gateway...
The Trends and Challenges Facing Mortgage Servicing
Dallas, TX, Dec. 4, 2019 – Jacquelyn Pardue, Director of Purchasing and Vendor Management, Gateway First Bank, spoke with DS News about trends in servicing, technology, and what the industry can do to help prepare for natural disasters. Jac...
Gateway Mortgage Group, a Division of Gateway First Bank Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation
LaVista, NE, Dec. 3, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, presented a check to Folds of Honor for $12,215 today at Patriarch Distillers. Sydney Long, Folds of Honor scholarship recipient, attended the ceremony and accept...
Gateway First Bank Named to MReport’s Top 25 Companies in Mortgage and Servicing
Jenks, Okla., Nov. 14, 2019 – MReport recognized Gateway First Bank as one of the Top 25 Companies in Mortgage and Servicing in 2019. Gateway First Bank is one of the largest banks in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank opera...
Gateway First Bank Names Deirdre Cherry as Chief Credit Officer
Jenks, Okla., November 12th, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banks in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced the appointment of Deirdre Cherry as its Chief Credit Officer....
Gateway Mortgage Group, a Division of Gateway First Bank Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation
San Angelo, TX, Nov. 5, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, presented a check to Folds of Honor for $12,470 today at the Bentwood Country Club. Destiny Brown, Folds of Honor scholarship recipient, attended the ceremony ...
Business Viewpoint: Support for Veterans Important for Tulsa
In just a few short days, Veterans Day will be upon us — a day very dear to me. As the son of a Navy veteran, I understand the trials and tribulations military families go through, not only during active duty but after they leave service to start n...
Gateway First Bank Names Peter Moenickheim as New Chief Risk Officer
Jenks, Okla., Oct. 11, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banks in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, recently announced the appointment of Peter Moenickheim as its Chief Risk Offi...
Gateway First Bank Has Record-Breaking August Loan Production
Jenks, Okla., Sep. 30, 2019 – With interest rates low, many homeowners are interested in refinancing. For Gateway First Bank, that meant another record production volume for the month of August, surpassing $817 million in residential mortgage l...
Gateway First Bank Names Melissa Bogle as Director of Corporate Communications
Jenks, Okla., Sep. 25, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banks in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced the appointment of Melissa Bogle as Director of Corporate Communicat...
Gateway Mortgage Group, a Division of Gateway First Bank, Named to Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Jenks, Okla., Aug. 29, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banks in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, was included in the 2019 Inc. 5000....
Gateway First Bank Appoints New Chief Servicing Officer
Jenks, Okla., Aug. 21, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banks in the State of Oklahoma and one of the top mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced the appointment of industry veteran Stephen Staid as its Chief Servi...
Gateway First Bank Appoints New Chief Mortgage Operations Officer
Jenks, Okla., Aug. 15, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banks in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced the appointment of Jeff Schmidt as its Chief Mortgage Operations Off...
Gateway First Bank Has Record-Breaking July and On Track for $7 Billion of Loan Production in 2019
Jenks, Okla., Aug. 08, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banks in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage operations in the United States, achieved record production volume for the month of July, surpassing $767 millio...
Gateway Mortgage Group, a Division of Gateway First Bank Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation
ABILENE, Tex., July 24, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, presented a check to Fold...
Gateway First Bank Renews Partnership, On Track to Surpass Last Year’s Donations to Folds of Honors
JENKS, Okla., July 11, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced it renewed its annual partnership with Folds of Honor....
Gateway First Bank Donates $10,000 to Disaster Relief Fund of Eastern Oklahoma
JENKS, Okla., July 2, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced it has donated $10,000 to the Disaster Relief Fund for ...
Gateway Mortgage Group, a Division of Gateway First Bank Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation
Rapid City, SD (Jun 26, 2019) – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, presented a check to Fol...
Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, Recognized as Home Possible RISE Award Winner
Jenks, Okla., June 19, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, was recently recognized as...
Gateway First Bank Names Bank Secrecy Act Officer
Jenks, Okla., June 14, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced the appointment of Tiffany Sizemore as its Bank Secrec...
Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, Earns Top Mortgage Lender Rankings
Jenks, Okla., June 12, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, finished 2018 ranked 22nd ...
Gateway First Bank Appoints Natalia Coen as Chief Compliance Officer
Jenks, Okla., June 4, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced Natalia Coen as its new Chief Compliance Officer. In th...
Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation
Ada, Okla., (May 16, 2019) – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the state of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, presented a check to Folds ...
Gateway First Bank Appoints Vice President and Community Reinvestment Act Officer
Jenks, Okla., May 16, 2019 – Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, announced Bruce Schultz as its Vice President and Community Reinv...
Gateway Mortgage Group Completes Merger to Form Gateway First Bank
Jenks, Okla., May 6, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced it has completed its merger with Farmers Exchange Bank to form Gateway First Bank, an Oklahoma ba...
Gateway Mortgage Group Named One of the Best Mortgage Companies to Work For by Mortgage Executive Magazine
JENKS, Okla., April 2, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced it was selected as one of the “50 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For” by Mortgage Executive Mag...
Gateway Mortgage Group Names Gerald Buckley as Digital Marketing Executive
Jenks, Okla., March 27, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced Gerald Buckley as its new digital marketing executive. In this role, Buckley will be responsib...
Gateway Mortgage Group Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation
GLENDALE, Ariz. (March 26, 2019) – Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and District of Columbia, presented a check to Folds of Honor for $5,165 today at Gateway Mortgage Glendale office. Rachael Chapma...
Gateway Mortgage Group Names Joseph Siegel as Chief Banking Officer
Jenks, Okla., March 25, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced Joe Siegel as its Chief Banking Officer. In this role, Siegel is responsible for executive ove...
Gateway Mortgage Group Adds Director of Purchasing & Vendor Management
Jenks, Okla., March 13, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced Jacquelyn Pardue has joined the company as the Director of Purchasing and Vendor Management. I...
Gateway Mortgage Group Names Ken Harrison as its Vice President, Agency Relations
JENKS, Okla., March 7, 2019 - Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced Ken Harrison, CMB as its Vice President, Agency Relations. In this role, Harrison will be responsible...
Gateway Mortgage Group Hosts Largest Sales Rally in Company’s History
JENKS, Okla., March 4, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, today announced it held its largest sales rally to date to educate, motivate and inspire its sales force....
Gateway Mortgage Group Named a Top Mortgage Employer By National Mortgage Professional Magazine
JENKS, Okla., Feb. 26, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced that it was selected as a “2019 Top Mortgage Employer” by National Mortgage Professional Magazin...
Gateway Mortgage Group Elevates Industry Veteran Scott Henley
Jenks, Okla., February 21, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced today Scott Henley will become the company’s Chief Production Officer. In this role, he will b...
Gateway Mortgage Group Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation
Seguin, Texas (Feb. 21, 2019) – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and District of Columbia, presented a check to Folds of Honor for $6,365 today at the Seguin Public Library. Teresa Bowman, a Folds of Hon...
FDIC Approves Merger of Gateway Mortgage Group and Farmers Exchange Bank
JENKS, Okla., February 6, 2019 — Today, Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced it received approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to merge w...
Gateway Mortgage Group Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation
WICHITA, Kansas (January 30, 2019) – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and District of Columbia, continues its annual commitment to Folds of Honor with a donation of $6,775. The check presentation ceremon...
Gateway Mortgage Group Achieves Another Quarter of Growth, Ending the Year Strong
JENKS, Okla., Jan. 23, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced the company experienced record growth in 2018, ending the year strong and entering 2019 with momentu...
Gateway Mortgage Group Donates $2,500 to Matagorda Nonprofits
MATAGORDA, TX, Jan. 17, 2019 – The Matagorda Mortgage Center of Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, selected Matagorda United Methodist Church’s Food Bank and Matagorda Comm...
McPherson Nonprofit Receives New Year Donation
MCPHERSON, KS, Jan. 16, 2019 – The McPherson Mortgage Center of Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, donated $2,500 to Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County (StepMC). The fu...
Gateway Mortgage Group Donates $12,500 to Stillwater Nonprofits
STILLWATER, Okla., Jan. 11, 2019 – The Stillwater Mortgage Center of Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, will donate a total of $12,500 to four local nonprofits as its chariti...
Gateway Mortgage Group Adds to Executive Team
JENKS, Okla., Dec. 21, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced Jennifer Smith as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Initiative Planning and Execution. She will ov...
Gateway Mortgage Group Supports Nonprofits with Charity Challenge
JENKS, Okla., Dec. 17, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, donated to various nonprofit organizations through the company’s Charity Challenge. The program rewards th...
Gateway Mortgage Group Appoints New Chief Risk Officer
Jenks, Okla., Dec. 11, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced today Steven Patrick as its new Chief Risk Officer. In this role, Patrick will provide executive o...
Gateway Mortgage Group Named Top Place to Work
JENKS, Okla., Dec. 10, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, was named a 2018 Top Workplace by The Oklahoman. The honor is based on employee feedback gathered through a...
Gateway Mortgage Group Named One of the Best Military Lenders
JENKS, Okla., Dec. 05, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company, announced it was among the Best Military Lenders and Originators by National Mortgage Professional Magazine. National Mortgage Professional Magazine sought to ho...
Ada Nonprofits Receive Holiday Donation
ADA, Okla., Dec. 5, 2018 – The Ada Mortgage Center of Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company, has chosen Mama T’s B&B and Abba’s Tables as their charity of choice this holiday season. The company donated a combined $12,500...
Event Raises $12,500 to Provide Tulsa Students Free Books
JENKS, Okla., Nov. 14, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group is helping Tulsa-area elementary students start their own library collections. The company served as the presenting sponsor for Reading Partners’ first Books, Brews and BBQ Trivia Night. The e...
Gateway Mortgage Group Launches New Down Payment Protection Program
JENKS, Okla., Nov. 13, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced the launch of an innovative program providing homebuyers with protection of their down payment in th...
Gateway Mortgage Group Donates $16,605 to Folds of Honor During Third Quarter
JENKS, Okla., Nov. 5, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company found by Kevin Stitt, announced it has donated $16,605 to Folds of Honor in the third quarter of 2018, bringing its total annual contribution to $61,835 and its li...
New Down Payment Assistance Available for Oklahomans
JENKS, Okla., Nov. 2, 2018 – The dream of homeownership is now available to more Oklahomans thanks to a partnership between Gateway Mortgage Group and REI Oklahoma. Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company found by Kevin Stitt, worke...
Why We Chose to Join Gateway Mortgage Group
JENKS, Okla., Nov. 2, 2018 – We formally joined Kevin Stitt’s Gateway Mortgage Group in August. Now, as attack ads blanket the airwaves, our friends and neighbors ask, “Why?” This is our answer. Getting a mortgage to buy a home is one of t...
Gateway Mortgage Group Demonstrates Dedication to Serving Native American Communities
JENKS, Okla., Nov. 01, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company found by Kevin Stitt, one of the top Native American lenders, announced that over the past year and a half, they have helped over 300 Native American families ach...
Gateway Mortgage Group Achieves Record Quarter, Expects to See Continued Growth
JENKS, Okla., Oct. 30, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company founded by Kevin Stitt, announced it has experienced record growth in the third quarter of 2018. The company funded a total of $1.768 billion in mortgage loans t...
Gateway Mortgage Group’s donation supports Junior Achievement of Oklahoma
JENKS, Okla., Oct. 2, 2018 – Fourth- through sixth-graders are learning how to generate business revenue, pay off loans and conduct town hall meetings in a mock community. Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company founded by Kevin Sti...
Gateway Mortgage Group Strengthens Nationwide Recruitment Efforts to Support Continued Growth
JENKS, Okla., Oct. 1, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company founded by Kevin Stitt, announced accelerated recruitment efforts across the nation to support strong demand for its lending products. This decision comes at a ti...
Gateway Mortgage Group Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation – Englewood, CO
Englewood, CO (Sept. 28, 2018) – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company founded by Kevin Stitt, continues its annual commitment to Folds of Honor with a donation of $9,265. The check presentation ceremony will take place September ...
Gateway Mortgage Group Champions Employees’ Health
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 28, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company founded by Kevin Stitt, was recognized as a Corporate Health Champion finalist at the 2018 Champions of Health Gala. The awards celebrate people and organization...
Gateway Mortgage Group Employees Tutor Tulsa Students
JENKS, Okla., Sept. 18, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company founded by Kevin Stitt, is teaming up with literacy nonprofit Reading Partners to provide tutoring for children across Tulsa. Each Gateway tutor will help more s...
Gateway Mortgage Group Breaks a Sweat with Tulsa-Area First Responders
TULSA, Okla., August 23, 2018 – Executives and employees from Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, hit the gym with local firefighters and police officers as part of the company’s commitment to support the Fit First Responders program...
Gateway Mortgage Group Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation – Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe, NM, August 21, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company founded by Kevin Stitt, continues its annual commitment to Folds of Honor with a donation of $10,000. The check presentation ceremony will take place Tuesday, ...
Gateway Mortgage Group Earns Center of Excellence Recognition for a Second Consecutive Year
JENKS, Okla., August 20, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company founded by Kevin Stitt, has been recognized as a Contact Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal for the second year in a row. BenchmarkPortal provides benchmar...
Gateway Mortgage Group Named to Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies
JENKS, Okla., August 15, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company founded by Kevin Stitt, announced it was among America’s 5000 fastest-growing privately-held companies as part of the 2018 Inc. 5000. This is this sixth conse...
Gateway Mortgage Group Funds Classroom Projects for Local Teachers
TULSA, Okla., August 14, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, welcomed teachers back to class this fall by paying for every classroom project request at Roy Clark Elementary. The company funded all projects listed on the Tulsa ar...
Stitt Family Trusts Execute Agreement to Acquire Farmers Exchange Bank
JENKS, Okla., August 8, 2018 – The Stitt Family Trusts, which collectively own 100% of Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 41 states and the District of Columbia, announced the signing of a definitive stock purchase ...
Stephen Curry Appointed CEO of Gateway Mortgage Group
JENKS, Okla., August 1, 2018 – Kevin Stitt, chairman and CEO of Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, announced today he has appointed Stephen Curry as the new Chief Executive Officer of Gateway. Curry will assume responsibilities on August 1, 2018, and w...
Gateway Mortgage Group Swings into Action for Junior Golfers
TULSA, Okla., July 26, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, provided the title sponsorship for the AJGA Tulsa Junior tournament at the Oaks Country Club to revive the event for almost 80 golfers ages 12 to 19 from across the...
Gateway Mortgage Group Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation
Fort Smith, AR, July 24, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, continues to support an annual commitment to support our military families with its monthly donation of $8,925 to Folds of Honor. The check presentation ceremony will t...
Gateway Mortgage Group Introduces New Digital Mortgage Experience: LinkStep
JENKS, Okla., July 19, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, announces the launch of LinkStep, its new web-based digital mortgage experience that dramatically simplifies the home buying process. LinkStep is designed to enhance the ...
Gateway Mortgage Group Brings Junior Golf Tournament Back to Tulsa
TULSA, Okla., July 18, 2018 – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) will return to Tulsa for the first time in nearly a decade. Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, provided the title sponsorship for the AJGA Tulsa Junior tourn...
Gateway Mortgage Group Donations Strengthen Families
Oklahoma City, Okla., June 25, 2018 – Three nonprofit organizations across Oklahoma received a summer surprise to help them strengthen families and enrich their communities. Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by company CEO Kevin Stitt, made donations...
Boys & Girls Club of Norman Receives Boost in Summer Learning Programs
Norman, Okla., June 22, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, donated $5,000 to the Center for Children and Families to expand the BGCN’s educational programs. School is out for the summer. And the Boys & Girls Club of Norma...
Gateway Mortgage Group Reports Record Growth and Now Supports More Than 100,000 Customers
JENKS, Okla., June 22, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, announced that it now serves more than 100,000 customers across the nation. With this growth, Gateway’s servicing portfolio experienced a 32 percent year-over-year gro...
Gateway Donation Creates Activities to Engage Male Role Models
Oklahoma City, Okla., June 20, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, donated funds to help engage male role models through new workshops and monthly training events. Oklahoma City Educare, a program of Sunbeam Family Services, rece...
Gateway Mortgage Group Donation Helps Hungry Students and Families
Owasso, Okla., June 18, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, donated two refrigerators to Owasso Community Resources to help ensure no one misses a meal. Each refrigerator holds up to 250 pounds of deli meats, fresh produce and d...
Gateway Mortgage Group Named to Scotsman Guide’s Top Mortgage Lenders
JENKS, Okla., June 13, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, was named in the Scotsman Guide’s Top Mortgage Lenders list for 2017. Scotsman Guide, a leading resource for mortgage originators, offers a platform for the nation’s...
Gateway Gives Back Program Commits $275 Million to Oklahoma Communities
JENKS, Okla., May 18, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, today announced its “Gateway Gives Back” program, a pledge to reinvest $275 million in communities throughout the state of Oklahoma. The initiative spans the next fiv...
Gateway Mortgage Group Renews Partnership with Folds of Honor
JENKS, Okla., May 10, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, announced today the renewal of its partnership with Folds of Honor, a non-profit organization that provides educational scholarships to dependents of fallen and disabled ...
Kevin Stitt Honored at Annual NAIOP Banquet
JENKS, Okla., April 20, 2018 – The Commercial Real Estate Development Association, NAIOP’s Oklahoma chapter, awarded Gateway Mortgage Group’s founder and CEO Kevin Stitt on Thursday with Development of the Year. The 2017 Deals of the Year Awar...
Gateway Mortgage Group Expands into 41st State, Adds Nevada State License
JENKS, Okla., April 17, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, announced today the opening of its first Nevada Mortgage Center at 3900 S. Hualapai Way, Suite #120 in Las Vegas. Experienced mortgage professional Joe Augienello will ...
Gateway Mortgage Group Celebrates Folds of Honor Donation
JENKS, Okla., January 10, 2018 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, will celebrate its annual commitment with a donation of $7,475 to Folds of Honor at the Denver Mortgage Center, 4700 S Syracuse St #400, Denver, CO 80237 at 10:30 am ...
Gateway Mortgage Group Receives Oklahoman Top Workplace Distinction
JENKS, Okla., December 14, 2017 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, recently received The Oklahoman Top Workplace distinction for the fourth time. Gateway also earned the award in 2013, 2014 and 2016. Other 2017 honorees include Okl...
Gateway Mortgage Group Continues Folds of Honor Partnership
JENKS, Okla., November 9, 2017 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, is pleased to provide an update on its partnership with Folds of Honor, a non-profit organization that provides educational scholarships to dependents of our fallen ...
Gateway Mortgage Group Makes Inc Magazine List for 7th time
JENKS, Okla., August 24, 2017 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list for the 7th time. Gateway achieved the prestigious Inc. 5000 Honor Roll accolade with its 5-year honor in 2015, and the 2017 ...
Gateway Makes First Folds Of Honor Donation
JENKS, Okla., July 21, 2017 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, has announced its first monthly donation to Folds of Honor. The $9,385 donation reflects the 1,877 loans Gateway closed in June. In May the company announced that it w...
Gateway Mortgage Group Earns Top Award for Customer Service Levels
JENKS, Okla., June 20, 2017 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, was recently recognized as a Call Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal. The Call Center of Excellence award is one of the most prestigious recognitions within the cus...
Gateway Mortgage Group Makes Scotsman Guide’s Top Lenders
JENKS, Okla., June 15, 2017 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, was named to the Scotsman Guide’s Top Mortgage Lenders list this month. Scotsman Guide, a leading resource for mortgage originators, ranked the country’s best len...
Gateway Mortgage Group Signs National Partnership with Folds of Honor
JENKS, Okla., May 25, 2017 – Gateway Mortgage Group, founded by Kevin Stitt, is proud to announce its commitment to Folds of Honor and the families of fallen and disabled veterans. Gateway Mortgage Group, a mortgage banking firm with over 145 Mo...
Gateway Mortgage Group Appoints New Sales Leader in Texas
TULSA, Okla., November 30, 2016 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has announced the appointment of Rob Wiggins as the new executive vice president responsible f...
Gateway Mortgage Group Makes Inc. Magazine List Again
TULSA, Okla., August 30, 2016 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, was ranked for the 6th time on the Inc. Magazine 5000 List. Gateway achieved the prestigious Inc....
Gateway Mortgage Group Names Gary Nachman New Regional VP
TULSA, OK, June 9, 2016 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has announced the addition of Gary Nachman as the new regional vice president serving Nebraska, Iowa, C...
Gateway Mortgage Group Earns Top Workplace Distinction
TULSA, Okla., April 20, 2016 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, was recently honored by Mortgage Executive Magazine as one of the ‘50 Best Companies to Work For...
Gateway Mortgage Group Expands Retail Production into Washington
TULSA, Okla., April 14, 2016 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has announced the opening of their first Mortgage Center in Washington State at 2630 116th Ave. NE...
Gateway Mortgage Group Receives Honor Roll Status on Inc. 5000
TULSA, Okla., August 25, 2015 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, recently achieved “Honor Roll” status on the Inc. Magazine List of America’s Fastest Growin...
Gateway Mortgage Group Correspondent Division Expands in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming
TULSA, Okla., August 6 2015 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has announced the addition of Barbara Niedt as a new regional sales manager of Correspondent Lendin...
Gateway Mortgage Group Announces New H.Q. Groundbreaking
Tulsa, Okla., August 1, 2015 – Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC announced today the groundbreaking for the Gateway District in Jenks, Okla. The district will be located at US Highway 75 and West Main Street. “This is a great milestone for Gateway...
Gateway Mortgage Group Receives Honor as Top Workplace
TULSA, Okla., January 28, 2015 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, was ranked for the second year in a row on The Oklahoman’s Top Workplaces list. The Top Workpl...
Lincoln Mortgage Company is Now Gateway Mortgage Group
TULSA, Okla., May 6, 2015 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has announced that Lincoln Mortgage Company, formerly a Division of Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, beg...
Gateway Mortgage Group Opens 31st Retail Branch in Texas
TULSA, Okla., February 11, 2015 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has announced the opening of a new retail branch at 1121 Hudson Road, Suite 141, Longview, Texa...
Gateway Mortgage Group Opens 31st Mortgage Center in Texas
TULSA, Okla., February 11, 2015 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has announced the opening of a new Mortgage Center at 1121 Hudson Road, Suite 141, Longview, Te...
Gateway Mortgage Group Expands into Beaumont, Texas
TULSA, Okla., February 2, 2015 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has announced the opening of a new Mortgage Center at 2 Acadiana Court, Beaumont, Texas. Local m...
Gateway Mortgage Group Hires Steve Frink as Regional Vice President
TULSA, Okla., November 11, 2014 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has hired Steve Frink as regional vice president where he will be responsible for retail produc...
Gateway Mortgage Group Ranks on 2014 Inc 500|5000 List
TULSA, Okla., September 9, 2014 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, was recently ranked for the fourth time on the Inc. 500 | 5000 list. In addition to be ranked a...
Gateway Mortgage Group Opens Retail Branch in New Braunfels Texas
TULSA, Okla., July 15, 2014 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, announced its opening of a new branch at 421 S. Seguin Street, Suite A, New Braunfels, Texas 78130....
Gateway Mortgage Group Opens Mortgage Center in New Braunfels Texas
TULSA, Okla., July 15, 2014 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, announced its opening of a new Mortgage Center at 421 S. Seguin Street, Suite A, New Braunfels, Tex...
Gateway Mortgage Group Grows in Austin Texas
TULSA, Okla., June 23, 2014 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, announced its opening of a new Mortgage Center at 7000 Mopac, Suite 475, Austin, Texas 78731. John ...
Gateway Mortgage Group Opens in San Antonio Texas
Tulsa, Okla., June 16, 2014 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has opened a new Mortgage Center at 4126 Pond Hill Road, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas. Stefen Broo...
Gateway Mortgage Group Expands Correspondent Lending into Midwest
TULSA, Okla., March 19, 2014 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, announced the addition of James “Jace” Cowan as regional sales manager. Cowan will be responsi...
Gateway Mortgage Group Repositions Executive Leadership
TULSA, OK, January 21, 2014 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, announced Alan Ferree as its new President. Mr. Ferree has nearly three decades of experience in th...
Gateway Mortgage Group Selected as Top Workplace
TULSA, OK, December 17, 2013 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, was ranked #10 on The Oklahoman Top Workplaces small companies list. The company was also recogniz...
Gateway Mortgage Group Recognized on 2013 Inc 500 | 5000 List
TULSA, OK, August 29, 2013 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, was ranked #957 on the Inc. 500 | 5000 list. The company was also recognized as #64 of the Top 100 F...
Gateway Mortgage Group Launches National Grant Program
TULSA, OK, August 23, 2013 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, announced that the company has partnered with National Homebuyers Fund, Inc. (NHF) to offer the NHF ...
Gateway Mortgage Group Announced as Title Sponsor for Brookhaven Run
Tulsa, OK, August 20, 2013 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, announced today it has signed on as the Title Sponsor of the 28th Annual Brookhaven Run. “This...
Gateway Mortgage Group Further Expands into Arkansas
TULSA, OK, August 13, 2013 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has expanded its presence in the Arkansas market with new Mortgage Centers in Fayetteville, Bentonvi...
Gateway Mortgage Group Increases Executive Horsepower
TULSA, OK, March 26, 2013 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, named Mark Revard Oklahoma Market President where he will be responsible for complete oversight of al...
Gateway Mortgage Group Posts Record Year for New Home Loans
TULSA, OK, February 19, 2013 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, announced its new mortgage origination volume exceeded the $1 billion mark for the first time in t...
Gateway Mortgage Group Maneuvers to Support Record Growth
TULSA, OK, January 22, 2013 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, announced Mark Todd has been named chief operations officer. This expanded role is in addition to h...
