Move is part of push to grow its footprint in the state
Nations Lending has opened a new branch in Texas and hired industry veteran Clayton Cummings to lead the new office.
The lender said that the new Highland Village branch is part of its continued investment and expansion strategy in the state. Nations Lending currently supports five locations in the Dallas-Forth Worth metropolitan area alone
“There’s no question we see great things on the horizon for our Texas branches and the state as a whole,” said Randy Koerner, divisional manager at Nations Lending. “The growth is palpable, as anyone who has spent any time in the Lonestar State is aware. Clay is someone we’re confident in putting at the helm. This is his backyard – he knows the market, the people, and the business.”
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Cummings brings more than 12 years of mortgage experience. He joins Nations Lending from Academy Mortgage, where he spent the past eight years serving as a branch manager. He has also worked at several mortgage companies in the region, including AmCap Mortgage, Network Funding, Maverick Mortgage, and Countrywide Mortgage Services.
“Two things really drew me to Nations and made it stand out in this landscape,” Cummings said. “First, the support it offers its branches and loan officers from a marketing standpoint is unparalleled and a rarity within the larger marketplace. But they also jump through hoops to ensure that same amazing level of in-house support also translates externally to our customers. The company really makes it a priority to streamline everything from the application process right on through to underwriting, processing, and closing. They get it done, and they get it done on time.”
