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 award solidifies Gateway’s place among the elite successful private companies in the nation. Only 2% of companies that have ever appeared on the list have been ranked seven times. Gateway’s 2016 revenue reflected a 3-year growth of 191% and other (current and past) honorees include Yelp, Halo Top Creamery, Dell, Domino’s, LinkedIn and Zillow.

“It is an honor to be recognized as a part of this unique, highly successful group of dynamic companies,” said Kevin Stitt, CEO of Gateway Mortgage Group. “It is a reminder that the investments we have made in our company, our people and the communities we serve have been pointed in the right direction for over a decade,” he added.

Since 2012, Gateway has been recognized with more than 15 accolades as an industry leader and top employer; some examples include “50 Best Places to Work” by Mortgage Executive Magazine, “Top Workplaces” by National Mortgage Professional Magazine, “Top Mortgage Lenders” by Scotsman Guide, and “Top 100 Mortgage Companies” by Mortgage Executive Magazine.

“Our sustained growth over the last decade has been fueled by our passion to expand while not wavering in our commitment to the communities we work and live in,” said Mike Goyer, COO of Gateway Mortgage Group. “We are excited to be honored for the 7th time by Inc. Magazine as we push towards our goal of becoming a top 10 mortgage lender in the nation.”

Gateway is licensed in 38 states and now operates more than 135 Mortgage Centers across the country. The company’s annual loan volume is expected to exceed $6 billion in 2017, and its loan servicing portfolio will eclipse $16 billion.

About Gateway First Bank 

Gateway First Bank is a leading financial institution that provides banking and mortgage services for consumers and commercial customers. Headquartered in Jenks, Oklahoma, Gateway is a $1.9 billion asset sized bank with a strong mortgage operation.  Gateway is one of the largest banking and mortgage operations in the United States with six bank branches in Oklahoma, over 160 mortgage centers in 42 states, and almost 1,600 employees.  Learn more at www.GatewayFirst.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender (NMLS 7233)

Follow Gateway First on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GatewayFirstBank/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gatewayfirst/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gateway1st).