CCM secures major talent acquisition as five high-performing mortgage pros make the switch
A group of five high-performing mortgage professionals has left Guaranteed Rate to join CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), marking a significant talent acquisition for the retail mortgage lender.
The group – Drew Stacey (pictured left), Corey Grace (pictured center), Geoff Bostick (pictured right), Roland Weissman (pictured below left), and Joe Koester (pictured below right) – has officially made the move, taking on vice president of mortgage lending roles at CCM.
"We're excited to welcome Drew, Corey, Geoff, Roland and Joe to the CCM team," CCM chief executive officer Ron Leonhardt said in a Press release. "Their industry knowledge, relationships and commitment to going above and beyond for their borrowers will help to strengthen our presence throughout their markets and beyond.”
CCM has been actively growing its operations. The company, founded in 2003, now operates more than 700 branches across all 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, with a workforce of over 7,000 employees.
In November 2024, CCM committed $15 million in down payment assistance, expanding on an initial $10 million pledge, to help over 6,500 first-time homebuyers.
The five loan originators bring decades of combined experience and expertise across FHA, non-QM, purchase, refinance, USDA, and VA loans.
Stacey, a 19-year industry veteran, spent more than seven years at Guaranteed Rate before making the switch. His career includes time at Talmer Bank and Trust, First Place Bank, and National City Bank.
Grace, who was previously a branch manager at Guaranteed Rate, has worked in mortgage banking for 20 years, holding roles at 5/3rd Bank and USBank.
Bostick, with 15 years in the mortgage industry, is also a mortgage advisor at Bostick Mortgage Group and has held positions at 1st National Bank, PrimeLending, Union Savings Bank, Countrywide Home Loans, and Provident Bank.
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Weissman has experience as a loan officer and mortgage advisor at Warsaw Federal Savings and Loan and Mid American Financial Group, as well as working as a licensed broker associate at Mason Morse Real Estate and BJ Adams and Company Real Estate.
Koester, who spent nearly 15 years at Eagle Financial Bancorp, later joined LCNB National Bank before moving to Guaranteed Rate.
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