Mortgage lender expands footprint
Planet Home Lending, a national mortgage lender and servicer has opened a new branch in Chandler, Ariz.
The branch will be led by branch manager Deb Gontko Klein (pictured) and loan partner Robert Tiongson.
Planet said the new team specializes in assisting first-time home buyers, self-employed borrowers, and individuals who have faced challenges obtaining financing in the past. They are also expanding their work with builders, leveraging Planet Home Lending's proprietary products, such as Cash 4 Homes and Purchase EDGE.
“Deb’s experience and intricate knowledge about specialty loan origination make her a valuable addition to the Planet Home Lending family,” said Michael Dubeck, CEO and president of Planet Financial Group, parent of Planet Home Lending. “We’re committed to giving our retail team the support and mortgage products they need to continue to serve consumers.”
Klein has two decades of mortgage industry experience. Before Planet, she served as the branch manager of Reliability in Lending at Primary Residential Mortgage. She has also held various mortgage roles at Caliber Home Loans, AZ Bank & Trust, and Compass Bank.
“We have many unique loan products at Planet that can help consumers realize their dream of homeownership,” Klein said. “When you’re helping people through every step of the process, you want to be there for them consistently. At Planet, we can stay with them for the life of the loan because we also service loans we originate.”
Planet Home Lending's expansion into Arizona follows its recent growth in Florida and the appointment of a new chief information officer.
The company continued to build its national presence with the addition of Tom Reber as area sales manager in Jacksonville, Fla.
Planet Home Lending has also bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Bill Shuler as its new executive vice president and chief information officer. Shuler brings over 25 years of experience in financial services and mortgage leadership. In his new role, he will focus on driving technological advancements and improving operational efficiency to support Planet's multi-channel mortgage lending, servicing, and asset management platform.
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