NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Aug. 5, 2009
Media Contact
Dana Smith, 720-413-8979
dana.smith@q.com
Universal Lending Opens Lakewood Office
Well-known Jefferson County Mortgage Expert to lead ULC team
DENVER - Universal Lending Corporation, one of Colorado's largest mortgage banks, opened a Lakewood branch in order to better serve the community in Jefferson County. With 30 years of experience serving families and individuals in metro Denver, Universal Lending will bring its special brand of knowledge, experience and professionalism to the doorstep of Jefferson County residents.
"While other mortgage companies have come and gone over the years, Universal Lending continues to thrive and serve the community because we are committed to helping families achieve home ownership over the long term," said Pete Lansing, Universal Lending president.
Universal Lending has one of the highest rates of repeat customers in the mortgage business and offers many loan choices, including FHA,VA and a variety of conventional loans.
Lansing hired well-regarded Jefferson County mortgage expert Susan Gumm to serve as the new Branch Manager. Gumm has 35 years of experience in mortgage banking and has been a top producer in the business for several firms. In addition to originating mortgages, Gumm worked as a construction lender, and she also owned and managed a residential mortgage brokerage firm and closing company.
She is also extremely active in the Jefferson County community and in dealing with issues relating to real estate finance. In addition to her involvement in the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association and the Colorado Association of Realtors, Gumm has been a board member of the Colorado State Housing Board, a Commissioner with the Clear Creek County Planning Commission and recent graduate of Leadership Jefferson County.
"I'm thrilled to be a part of the Universal Lending family because I believe so strongly in their way of doing business – working closely with families to get to know them, educating them about the process and helping them make informed decisions that will set them on the path to home ownership and financial stability," Gumm said.
"Susan is an expert in working with first-time homebuyers and self-employed borrowers," Lansing said. "She takes pride in the long- term relationships she builds with her clients, and that's why she's a great fit for our team."
Gumm has developed a team of the best loan officers in Jefferson County and continues to look for experienced, customer-focused loan officers to grow the business. Her current team includes:
• Kelli Strott comes to Universal Lending with more than 11 years of experience in mortgage banking and a strong commitment to helping people. She has held many positions, including closer, processor, loan officer assistant and loan originator.
• Michelle Oddo has more than 15 years of experience as a mortgage lending professional. She strives to educate her clients on the best loan option available to them, building trust that results in long-term relationships with her clients. She gives back to the community as a member of the Kiwanis and the West Chamber of Commerce.
• Heather Dirchl has 9 years of mortgage banking experience and 12 years of experience in the construction industry. She believes in good old fashioned hard work and strives to earn her clients' trust and repeat business. She is involved in the Jefferson County Association of Realtors and the West Chamber of Commerce.
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Denver-based Universal Lending Corporation, one of Colorado's largest mortgage banks, has been helping families from every walk of life achieve home ownership for nearly 30 years. Universal Lending Corporation currently operates branches in Central Denver, Westminster, Lakewood, Pueblo, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Texas and Montana.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
July 23, 2009
Media Contact
Lara Therrien, 720-323-9444
laratherrien@comcast.net
New real estate blog launched with support from Universal Lending and Land Title
Edited by former Rocky reporter John Rebchook with contributions from Oliver Frascona, Inside Real Estate News aims to be top source on the real estate industry
DENVER -- Former Rocky Mountain News reporter John Rebchook and Denver’s premier real estate lawyer Oliver Frascona have teamed up to create Inside Real Estate News, a new blog that aims to become the premier source of news on the metro Denver real estate industry.
Sponsored by the Universal Lending Corporation, one of the leading mortgage banks in Colorado, and Land Title Guarantee Company, Inside Real Estate News will provide news and commentary on real estate businesses and trends throughout metro Denver.
The blog will contain in-depth news on such issues as foreclosures subsiding in Denver, and it will give readers a quick look at interesting items like the praise Denver received in Newsweek for its green efforts. The blog will also contain features on some of Denver’s leading experts in the real estate industry, like this week’s interview with top broker Dee Chirafisi.
“For years I looked forward to reading John’s stories in the Rocky Mountain News, and I’ve just really missed his reports these last few months,” said Pete Lansing, Universal Lending’s president who also sits on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association. “With John and Oliver teaming up to provide the best and most insightful news and analysis on the industry, I know this blog quickly will become a favorite of everyone in the business. I’m really excited about the opportunity for Universal Lending to bring meaningful and useful news to the whole industry.”
Rebchook has more than 30 years of experience in writing and communications. As the Real Estate Editor for the Rocky Mountain News, he wrote about residential and commercial real estate for 26 years.
Frascona is a shareholder in Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C., a Colorado law firm. Frascona is the leading continuing education instructor for Realtors © throughout the Denver region. His practice areas include real estate, brokerage law, contracts, finance, land use, leasing, real estate title, business law, association law and litigation.
“John Rebchook is the consummate real estate journalist and he brings decades of knowledge and experience to his new role as editor and writer of InsideRealEstateNews.com. Combining John’s expertise with that of Oliver Frascona will make InsideRealEstateNews.com an exciting and effective new way to reach the Front Range real estate industry with in-depth commentary. John and Oliver can provide important information about residential real estate on a more frequent basis so that the business community and consumer can make informed decisions and stay current on industry information. We look forward to the launch of InsideRealEstateNews.com and believe it has the potential to become the leader in the Front Range in residential real estate industry news reporting,” said President John E. Freyer, Land Title Guarantee Company (www.ltgc.com).
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About Universal Lending Corporation
Denver-based Universal Lending Corporation, one of Colorado’s largest mortgage banks, has been helping families from every walk of life achieve home ownership for nearly 30 years. Universal Lending Corporation currently operates branches in Central Denver, Westminster, Lakewood, Pueblo, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Texas and Montana.
About Land Title Guarantee Company
Land Title Guarantee Company, founded in 1967 in Denver, CO by Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee William Vollbracht, is a locally owned title insurance agency that provides title, closing and escrow services through 40 Colorado offices. Land Title Guarantee Company is one of Colorado’s largest private companies with 500 employees. Old Republic National Title Insurance Company has been Land Title's primary underwriter and has an "A+" rating for claims paying ability by Standard & Poor's. Land Title has its own underwriting company, Land Title Insurance Corporation, which has received an "A" rating from Demotech for its financial stability. Land Title is a policy-issuing agent for Chicago Title Insurance Company, and Land Title underwrites most of its metro Denver commercial transactions through Chicago Title. Land Title also writes commercial title insurance policies with The Talon Group as an underwriter. For more information, go to www.ltgc.com or call (303) 321-1880.
Universal Lending adds well-known local mortgage expert to senior team
DENVER – Universal Lending Corporation, one of Colorado’s largest mortgage banks, has hired Cathy Stroud as its new Vice President of Business Development. A well-known leader in the local mortgage business, Cathy recently served as the regional executive vice president of CTX Mortgage Company.
“Cathy’s tremendous knowledge and experience building strong sales teams in the local mortgage industry will be a great addition to our senior management at Universal Lending,” said Pete Lansing, president. “We’re seeing record volume right now from consumers who want to take advantage of today’s low interest rates and federal tax incentives. With Cathy’s leadership, we’ll be in an even stronger position to help more people achieve their dreams of home ownership.”
Since January 2009, Universal Lending Corporation has seen some of the busiest months in its 29 years of doing business in metro Denver.
Stroud will head up sales and recruiting at Universal Lending Corporation, focusing on providing outstanding customer service and meeting corporate objectives. She will also use her expertise in organizational management and strategy development to help achieve the highest operational excellence for the company.
PRESS RELEASE
Universal Lending Corporation
6775 E. Evans Ave
Denver, CO 80224
303-758-4969
info@ulc.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENVER, COLORADO/JANUARY 22, 2009
Universal Lending Corporation continues to grow in uncertain economic climate.
Universal Lending Corporation announced today the addition of a new retail loan officer in Central Denver. With declining home sales being reported nationwide, Denver based Universal Lending continues to grow thanks to an emphasis on customer service and satisfaction.
Shawna Byrd has joined the Universal Lending family of Loan Officers, working out of our central Denver branch. Although new to ULC, Shawna has 17 years of experience in the Mortgage Industry under her belt.
"I'm very excited to be a part of Universal Lending," said Byrd. As a new member of ULC's Home Lending Division, Shawna is ready to 'hit the ground' running and help people find the right loan for them.
Shawna Byrd can be reached by phone at 303-759-7374
Or by email at sbyrd@ulc.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, CONTACT:
Patrick Hester
Marketing Director, ULC
303-758-4969
phester@ulc.com
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Aurora - Universal Lending Corporation brought Christmas to patients and their families at The Children's Hospital this year.
Holiday Hugs, an annual charity program that reaches out to children who suffer from chronic illnesses, kicked off this year's event internally weeks ago with a fund raising drive that resulted in $10,000 in donations.
Employees of Universal Lending volunteer their time to purchase, wrap and deliver presents to children who are, for the most part, unable to leave the hospital due to their care needs.
"When we saw the opportunity to help these children and their families, and we know how important it is to help the rest of the families, we chose this part of Children's Hospital to be giving to. We know there are many needy children, but we found that being able to reach out to the families is just terrific," said Pete Lansing, president of Universal Lending.
Universal Lending has sponsored Holiday Hugs for several years.
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