PrimeLending Opens Leawood Kan. Branch

March 19, 2010 - PRLog -- PrimeLending, a national mortgage lender with over 168 branches in 32 states, has opened its first Kansas City area branch in Leawood, Kan.

Conveniently located at 11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Suite 100, the branch serves communities throughout Wyandotte, Leavenworth and Johnson counties, as well as those in nearby Missouri counties.

Greg Redmond, a highly respected mortgage banking professional, has been named as branch manager of the Leawood branch. His responsibilities include recruiting top producing loan officers and managing mortgage originations for the branch. Twelve of the 15 positions in the new branch have already been filled, including nine loan officers.

“Our business is growing and that creates opportunities for successful professionals like Greg,” said Al Velasco, PrimeLending’s area manager. “His expertise and dedication to serving the customer makes him a valuable asset to our company.”

Previously a branch manager at Bank of Kansas City, Redmond brings to PrimeLending a strong management background.

“PrimeLending’s focus on personal service ensures that both our customers and our referral partners have positive experiences,” said Redmond. “Our team of processors, underwriters and closers know how to simplify the process and get loans closed quickly.”

Contact the new Leawood office at 913-327-5507.

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About PrimeLending:
PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is a Dallas-based residential mortgage originator with 168 locations in 32 states and approximately 1,600 employees. Offering fixed, adjustable rate, FHA, VA and JUMBO loans, permanent construction financing, refinancing and relocation programs, PrimeLending is licensed to originate and close loans in 49 states. Founded in 1986, PrimeLending was ranked as the top FHA lender in Texas and tenth in the nation for 2009. Find more information at PrimeLending.com.