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, Texas.

Mortgage industry expert Joseph Jackson will be responsible for managing and driving production in the new retail branch. Jackson brings more than 15 years of mortgage industry experience and knowledge, and will manage a staff of five established mortgage professionals. Jackson was previously a senior loan officer at ServiceFirst Mortgage, is an Air Force veteran and remains heavily involved in the local community.

”Gateway’s reputation in the state of Texas is a true testament to their excellent service and mortgage solutions,” said Jackson. “We are looking forward to providing borrowers not only with the necessary knowledge, but also with a dedicated team that will help them feel confident about their lending decisions.”

“Gateway continues to make enormous strides in production and growth across the country, and in Texas alone this will be our 31st branch,” said Frank Bryan, regional vice president of Gateway Mortgage Group. “Joe’s mortgage knowledge and close ties to the community make him a great choice to lead our new branch in Longview. We are extremely happy to welcome Joe and his entire staff to the Gateway Mortgage team.”

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)

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