St. Louis, Des Moines – June 25, 2020 – Gershman Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry, welcomes three new loan officers. The new loan officers include Jared Hartmann (NMLS # 1988077) as a Loan Officer at the Chesterfield, Missouri Headquarters office, Nick Young (NMLS #1984854) as a Loan Officer at the Des Moines, Iowa branch, and Sarah Morton (NMLS #1962214) as a Loan Officer/Loan Coordinator at the Des Moines, Iowa branch.

Hartmann, Young, and Morton share their goals: “[…] to offer the best mortgage process and tools available- easy and convenient, online information available, coupled with the assistance of an experienced loan officer to guide you through the often difficult and confusing process.  Let me walk you through the process and help you choose the exact loan to meet your specific needs!”

Jared Hartmann is licensed in Missouri, and Nick Young and Sarah Morton are licensed in Iowa. They specialize in Conventional, VA, FHA, Jumbo, Medical loans and more.

All three professionals are now accepting borrower applications at their respective branches.

Gershman Mortgage is among the largest mortgage companies in the Midwest, licensed in 13 states, with offices in 8.  Founded in 1955, Gershman Mortgage is growing to be one of the only independently owned and operated mortgage companies nationwide offering residential, multifamily apartment and healthcare facility financing. Our growth and profitability are directly attributable to our amazing employees and management.

Communities, families, and homes are at the heart of what we do at Gershman Mortgage.  Our founding principles are based on the core values of honesty, integrity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and putting our customers first.  We are passionate and committed to customer service and strive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.  We are a customer-centric company devoted to creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships.

NMLS #138063 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 400 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (800) 457-2357 Equal Housing Lender.

Lee’s Summit, Missouri – June 12, 2020 – Gershman Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry, has opened a new branch in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The newest branch will be located at 471 SW Ward Rd Suite 9, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081.

The Lee’s Summit location is a full-service home loan provider that offers a variety of purchase and refinance products, including VA, FHA, USDA, Jumbo loans and more.

Jeff Paul (NMLS #1874221), branch manager and loan officer, is available at the Lee’s Summit branch. Paul is licensed in the state of Missouri and Kansas.

The Lee’s Summit branch is the 16^th branch to open in Missouri.

For more information about Gershman Mortgage’s loan products or the Lee’s Summit office, contact Jeff Paul at jpaul@gershman.com.

Gershman Mortgage is among the largest mortgage companies in the Midwest, licensed in 13 states, with offices in 8.  Founded in 1955, Gershman Mortgage is growing to be one of the only independently owned and operated mortgage companies nationwide offering residential, multifamily apartment and healthcare facility financing. Our growth and profitability are directly attributable to our amazing employees and management.

Communities, families, and homes are at the heart of what we do at Gershman Mortgage.  Our founding principles are based on the core values of honesty, integrity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and putting our customers first.  We are passionate and committed to customer service and strive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.  We are a customer-centric company devoted to creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships.

NMLS #138063 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 400 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (800) 457-2357 Equal Housing Lender.

O’Fallon, Illinois – June 1, 2020 – Gershman Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry, welcomes Brandon Eschman (NMLS #810869) as a Loan Officer to the O’Fallon, Illinois branch.

“As you consider selling, buying, refinancing, or even building your dream home, there is a lot riding on your mortgage banker,” said Brandon. “With mortgage programs and market conditions changing constantly, you need to make sure you are working with a skilled professional who can respond to you quickly.”

“As an experienced mortgage banker, I understand everyone’s financial situation is different and should be treated as such, I am committed to providing my customers with mortgage services that exceed their expectations. I have the knowledge and expertise you need to make the right choice for you and your family. I hope you’ll check out my website, look through the different loan programs I have to offer, and use Gershman Mortgage’s secure online application to start the journey towards your new home.”

“After applying, I’ll give you a call to discuss the details of your loan, or we can find a time to meet in person to look over it all together. I can always be reached by phone, fax, or email for individualized service or if you have questions throughout the process. I look forward to working with you!”

Eschman is licensed loan officer in Illinois, and specializes in Conventional, VA, FHA, Jumbo, Medical loans and more.

Eschman is now accepting borrower applications at our O’Fallon, Illinois branch.

NMLS #138063 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 400 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (800) 457-2357 Equal Housing Lender.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri – May 26, 2020 – Gershman Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry, has opened a new branch in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The newest branch will be located at 1733 North Kingshighway Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701.

The Cape Girardeau location is a full-service home loan provider that offers a variety of purchase and refinance products, including VA, FHA, USDA, Jumbo loans and more.

Brittany Gegg (NMLS #1276336), branch manager and loan officer, and Neal Forester (NMLS #942823), branch manager and loan officer, are available at the Cape Girardeau branch. Gegg and Forester bring a combined 10 years of expert experience in the home loan industry.

The Cape Girardeau branch is the 15^th branch to open in Missouri.

For more information about Gershman Mortgage’s loan products or the Cape Girardeau office, contact Brittany Gegg at bgegg@gershman.com.

Gershman Mortgage is among the largest mortgage companies in the Midwest, licensed in 13 states, with offices in 8.  Founded in 1955, Gershman Mortgage is growing to be one of the only independently owned and operated mortgage companies nationwide offering residential, multifamily apartment and healthcare facility financing. Our growth and profitability are directly attributable to our amazing employees and management.

Communities, families, and homes are at the heart of what we do at Gershman Mortgage.  Our founding principles are based on the core values of honesty, integrity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and putting our customers first.  We are passionate and committed to customer service and strive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.  We are a customer-centric company devoted to creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships.

NMLS #138063 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 400 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (800) 457-2357 Equal Housing Lender.

Gershman Mortgage, a nationally recognized mortgage lender, recently announced the recipient of the Albert J. Will Jr. Scholarship.  The scholarship is in memory of longtime President, Al Will, whose tenure with Gershman Mortgage started in 1962 and lasted 56 years.  He served as President for the last 20 years until his retirement in September 2018.

Devon Wrenn attends Missouri State University and will obtain her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in May 2021.  She will receive $5,000 from Gershman Mortgage towards tuition.  “Gershman Mortgage is proud to offer this scholarship as a way of honoring Al and giving back to our community and the families of our employees,” said Gershman Mortgage President, Adam Mason.

Mr. Mason went on to say that “Devon was chosen from a large number of exceptional applicants.  We commend Devon on her academic achievements, extracurricular activities, determination, hard work, and vision for her future.  She will be a wonderful addition to the healthcare industry, and we wish Devon continued success and good luck as she pursues her future educational and career goals.

To be eligible, the recipient must be a legal child (under the age of 26) to a current, full-time Gershman Mortgage employee and enrolling in junior college, college, trade school, or graduate school with a demonstrated record of outstanding qualities in character, integrity, and leadership.

Gershman Mortgage was founded in 1955 by Solon Gershman and is one of the only independently owned and operated mortgage companies nationwide offering residential, multifamily apartment and healthcare facility financing.  Licensed in thirteen states with offices in eight, the company is recognized as a leader in the mortgage industry. Their reputation for their commitment to serving their customers, supporting communities, and making the dreams of homeownership come true is the benchmark of the company’s success.

Gershman Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry, celebrates another successful month in April of 2020 by breaking the record for number of loans closed in a single month.

Previously on April 2^nd 2020, our President, Adam Mason announced that we had set a company record in our 65 years of business.

“I am happy to report historic news. We set a company record in March of 2020. Previously our company record was in September of 2019. We have been in business for 65 years and we absolutely smashed our record that we set in September this past month. This is phenomenal during any time but especially during this global pandemic. Not only did we close an astronomical amount of loans, and provide tremendous customer service throughout, we did it during the COVID-19 pandemic and with much stress added on all of us. We made it through with historic volume, and last month is just proof that we will make it through and be brighter and better on the other side.”

On May 7^th 2020, President Adam Mason announced that we had broken the company record yet again.

“This will be the fourth time in nine months that I have announced a new company record. In Gershman Mortgage’s 65 year history, I am happy to announce that April 2020 is our new company record. This absolutely crushes our previous record that we set just last month in March. Great work by everybody, I’m so proud to lead this company and I’m looking forward to getting back together so we can celebrate these accomplishments we’ve had during this tough time. We’re not only surviving, we are excelling.”

Additionally, seven loan officers achieved personal origination records for the month of April 2020 including: Andy Schoemehl, Blake Overton, Chelsey Sullivan, Garrett Knox, Heather Lamont, Jason Heeren, Josh Goodwin, Kyle Gibson, Melissa Lintner, and Sam Bizzle.

Gershman Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry, reaches out to its partners with a message from President Adam Mason.

First, and most importantly, we hope you and those you care about are safe and healthy.

Since mid-March, COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. During these unprecedented times, many of us have been asked to work together by staying apart and staying home, while others have been asked to perform essential work and care giving. We applaud all the brave people who are doing their part during this pandemic.

These are extraordinary times we face, and each day brings new challenges and uncertainty, which no one can predict. However, myself along with members of our management team, in conjunction with our board of directors, have been proactively monitoring and taking steps to ensure the safety of our employees, borrowers and communities.

Gershman Mortgage is well-positioned to face these challenging times because of our dedicated, talented employees and strong financial condition.

We continue to navigate these times of uncertainty by analyzing how we are functioning and responding to this ever-evolving environment, while adapting quickly to position our company for continued success. Although we will likely feel the effects that the coronavirus has had on our economy for some time, I believe our economy will make a faster recovery compared to 2008. The mortgage industry plays a vital role in our economy’s recovery.

The investment in a home is parallel to no other financial transaction, which is why we settle for nothing less than excellence. Since our founding in 1955, Gershman Mortgage has overcome many challenges—a time that stood witness to political crisis, natural disaster, numerous wars, untold tragedy and global pandemic. We have always seen it through and emerged stronger and better than before.

There has been and will continue to be a lot we cannot control. However, Gershman Mortgage will continue to stand firm in our commitment to our customers by providing expert mortgage service. We will weather this storm together. As the situation continues to evolve, please remain in contact with your Gershman Mortgage account representative. We are here for you.

St. Louis, Missouri – May 8, 2020 – Gershman Mortgage’s Joe Poropat, Vice President, Chesterfield, MO and Jack Langley, Senior Vice President, Springfield, MO, were recently named as two of America’s top 250 loan officers for customer satisfaction in 2019 by SocialSurvey, a leading experience management software company.

The results are based on survey completion rates, the number of reviews, and the star ratings submitted to the SocialSurvey platform by verified customers. Over one million reviews of 30,000 individual loan officers from over 200 companies were scored by SocialSurvey, by far the largest data set in the mortgage industry.

Poropat achieved an average rating of 4.95 stars out of five and 127 completed verified reviews in 2019.  Langley achieved an average rating of 4.91 stars out of five and 185 completed verified reviews in 2019.

“Gershman Mortgage is laser-focused on customer satisfaction.  We always listen to our customers’ needs to constantly improve the customer experience.  We are proud of Joe and Jack for achieving such high levels of service and thankful for their example to us all,” said Gershman Mortgage, President, Adam J. Mason.

Gershman Mortgage is among the largest mortgage companies in the Midwest, licensed in 13 states, with offices in 8.  Founded in 1955, Gershman Mortgage is growing to be one of the only independently-owned and operated mortgage companies nationwide offering residential, multifamily apartment and healthcare facility financing. Our growth and profitability are directly attributable to our amazing employees and management.

Communities, families, and homes are at the heart of what we do at Gershman Mortgage.  Our founding principles are based on the core values of honesty, integrity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and putting our customers first.  We are passionate and committed to customer service and strive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.  We are a customer-centric company devoted to creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships.

NMLS #138063 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 400 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (800) 457-2357 Equal Housing Lender.

You want to sell your home, but you’re afraid that issues like the noisy neighbors or nearby highway might turn away potential buyers. Small problems like less desirable paint colors or outdated appliances can be fixed easily, but specific features like tiny yards or a lack of windows can be a complete turn off to buyers who would otherwise be interested in your house. Here are some tips on how to highlight the positives of common inconveniences that might be considered “dealbreakers”.

Is your home in a high traffic area? Maybe it’s impossible to leave your home during rush hour, or you can hear cars passing by at all hours of the day. These inconveniences can turn off buyers who rely on commuting or need peace and quiet, but a growing population now work from home and many people don’t mind being surrounded by activity. Try appealing to buyers by staging a workspace in your home, or converting the guest bedroom into a home office. Consider adding a fence in the backyard to offer privacy from a busy highway, and cover window views of the road with curtains or shades that match your décor.

Are your neighbors hard to handle? Your home might be next to people who won’t mind their own business or mow their grass, or your neighbors are peacefully resting in the cemetery that occupied the plot of land before your home was built. While you can’t choose your neighbors, you can hide them with landscaping. Keep potential buyers distracted with hedges, trees, bushes, and backyard oases that keep the view away from eyesores. Choose plants that thrive in certain seasons and some that look good all year long.  Choosing to work with a nursery or landscaping professional is a small investment, but prospective buyers will notice your yard before they notice what’s around it.

What if your home doesn’t have an open floorplan or a lot of natural light? HGTV channel aside, buyers love lots of windows and space. If your home is lacking these features, there are creative ways to compensate. Brighten your home by opting for light, white painted walls and change out dark curtains and blinds that eliminate the natural light you have to work with. Add tasteful lamps that cut shadows and dark spaces and switch out yellow toned lightbulbs to bright white. Need more space? Rearranging your furniture can be highly effective in making a room look larger. Remove excess décor, and consider using area rugs to define spaces and creative storage solutions to control clutter. Keep your eye moving around the room with a few larger scale statement pieces like artwork or furniture, and avoid too many little details or decorations.

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Gershman Mortgage is among the largest mortgage companies in the Midwest, licensed in 13 states, with offices in 8.  Founded in 1955, Gershman Mortgage is growing to be one of the only independently-owned and operated mortgage companies nationwide offering residential, multifamily apartment and healthcare facility financing. Our growth and profitability are directly attributable to the team’s “hands-on” approach to management and direct involvement in the day-to-day running of the company.

Communities, families, and homes are at the heart of what we do at Gershman Mortgage.  Our founding principles are based on the core values of honesty, integrity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and putting our customers first.  We are passionate and committed to customer service and strive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.  We are a customer-centric company devoted to creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships.

NMLS #138063 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 400 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (800) 457-2357 Equal Housing Lender.

Gershman Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry, has been named a best place to work finalist by the Saint Louis Business Journal.

The Saint Louis Business Journal named 75 finalists from the Saint Louis area for the annual competition. Gershman Mortgage achieved finalist recognition as one of 15 companies in the large company category, which includes companies with 100 to 249 employees.

The finalists were nominated by Saint Louis area employees asked to complete an employee engagement survey. They survey provided employees an opportunity to provide honest feedback about company culture, engagement, leadership, work experience, and several other factors. Quantum Workplace, an independent engagement company, administered the survey and tabulated the results on behalf of the Saint Louis Business Journal. Employee identity was kept confidential. Rankings are based on the survey results and compared to the results of other employers within company size categories.

Gershman Mortgage has a 65 year reputation for their commitment to serving their customers, supporting communities, and making the dreams of homeownership come true. The Saint Louis Business Journal’s recognition of Gershman Mortgage as a 2020 best place to work is a tremendous accomplishment and benchmark of success in employee and customer satisfaction.

For more information, contact marketing@gershman.com.

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Gershman Mortgage is among the largest mortgage companies in the Midwest, licensed in 13 states, with offices in 8.  Founded in 1955, Gershman Mortgage is growing to be one of the only independently-owned and operated mortgage companies nationwide offering residential, multifamily apartment and healthcare facility financing. Our growth and profitability are directly attributable to the team’s “hands-on” approach to management and direct involvement in the day-to-day running of the company.

Communities, families, and homes are at the heart of what we do at Gershman Mortgage.  Our founding principles are based on the core values of honesty, integrity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and putting our customers first.  We are passionate and committed to customer service and strive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.  We are a customer-centric company devoted to creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships.

NMLS #138063 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 400 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (800) 457-2357 Equal Housing Lender.