Office address: 10 Pointe Drive, Suite 330, Brea, CA 92821
Website: www.afncorp.com
Year established: 2001
Company type: financial services
Employees: 1,150+
Expertise: financial services, mortgage lender, in-house underwriting, real estate, government loan programs, jumbo loans, refinancing, VA loans, HECM, FHA loans
Parent company: N/A
CEO and key people: John Sherman (CEO), Jack Sherman (co-founder), Jonathan Gwin (COO), Gurpreet Kaur (CFO), Twyla Hankins (EVP of operations), Scott McGinley (EVP secondary marketing), Susie Sensenbach (EVP of HR)
Financing status: N/A
American Financial Network is a mortgage banking firm that provides lending services and other financial solutions to homebuyers, homeowners, professionals, and builders. Licensed to operate in all 50 states, the company employs more than 1,150 people and has over 240 locations across the country. Its headquarters is in Brea, California.
American Financial Network (AFN) is a family-owned company that was founded in 2001. The company, ever since its establishment, revolved around the mission to serve the lending needs of various stakeholders across the United States. Over the years, the company has received multiple recognitions for workplace excellence and mortgage-related awards.
AFN offers a comprehensive array of mortgage products to cater to the diverse needs of its clientele, including builders, professionals, and homebuyers. Key offerings include:
home purchase loans: designed for those looking to buy a home, catering to various buyer profiles with different terms and rates
refinancing options: aimed at homeowners seeking to improve their mortgage terms, which can lead to financial benefits like lower monthly payments
diverse property financing: offers loan solutions for a variety of property types, from single-family homes to multi-unit investment properties
special programs for military service members: provides benefits like lower rates and flexible qualifications, acknowledging the service of military personnel and veterans
American Financial Network promotes a family-oriented culture that prioritizes values and relationships, which are deemed fundamental for their success. They focus on continuous adaptation and development to equip their employees with a mix of products, service, and training, ensuring a seamless experience for customers. Moreover, AFN prides itself on maintaining a close, family-like atmosphere, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive workplace that values integrity, passion, and experience.
John Sherman leads American Financial Network as its CEO. Prior to this role, he was the company’s president and was the trust account manager in Legend Financial Group. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of San Diego.
John is supported by professionals and experts to lead the company’s operations. Some of these key individuals include:
Jack Sherman, as the co-founder, is instrumental in laying the foundation of the company
Jonathan Gwin is the COO and ensures operational excellence across the establishment
Gurpreet Kaur, the CFO, oversees the company’s financial reporting, tax reporting, all aspects of accounting, payroll, interim servicing, and maintaining warehouse banking relationships
Twyla Hankins is the EVP of operations and is tasked in overseeing seamless operational workflow, including document preparation, loan processing, underwriting, funding, and more
Scott McGinley, the EVP for secondary marketing, manages secondary marketing operations like product development and company pipeline
Susie Sensenbach is the EVP of HR and promotes a supportive and inclusive workplace while also oversees staff growth, recruiting, and more
American Financial Network remains steadfast in its mission to provide mortgage lending solutions to various clientele while also improving on all aspects of the business. AFN recently partnered with Snapdocs to power its digital closing strategy, employing Snapdocs' eClosing and eVault solutions to enhance operational efficiency and the borrower experience across its 240 retail offices nationwide.
AFN also partners with zavvie to enhance its cash offer programs, aiming to significantly increase the competitiveness of homebuyers by transforming them into cash buyers. With all these strategies in place, American Financial Network aims to become a key player in the mortgage banking industry – now and in the future.
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