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Celebrating Our Achievements: Mann Mortgage Wins 2024 Top Workplace Award

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We are thrilled to announce that Mann Mortgage has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Top Workplace Award by USA Today. This accolade is not just a testament to our company’s commitment to excellence but is especially meaningful because it is based solely on the feedback of our dedicated team. With more than 207 employees participating in the employee survey, their voices have echoed a unanimous message of satisfaction and pride in being part of Mann Mortgage.

But our achievements don’t stop at the Top Workplace Award. This year, we’ve also been awarded 6 specific culture badges, reflecting the strongest culture drivers within our organization. These badges are a recognition of the aspects of our workplace culture that stand out the most, based on the survey responses compared to other organizations in our benchmark. Let’s take a moment to celebrate these badges:

1. Supportive Managers – Employees feel the managers at Mann Mortgage LLC care about their concerns and help them learn, grow, and succeed.

2. Strong Value – Employees believe that Mann Mortgage LLC operates by strong values.

3. Open Minded – Employees believe Mann Mortgage LLC encourages different points of view.

4. Innovation – Employees believe new ideas are encouraged at Mann Mortgage LLC.

5. Employee Appreciation – Employees feel genuinely appreciated at Mann Mortgage LLC.

6. Work Life Balance – Employees have the flexibility they need to balance their work and personal life.

Earning a Culture Badge means that the scores for these statements were in the top 25% of organizations in our benchmark surveyed over the past 12 months. This is a significant achievement and one that we are exceptionally proud of.

As we celebrate these recognitions, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our employees whose feedback has not only earned us these awards but also continues to shape Mann Mortgage into a top workplace. Your dedication, innovation, and commitment are the cornerstone of our success. Together, we look forward to building on this foundation and achieving even greater heights in the years to come.

Thank you for making Mann Mortgage a truly exceptional place to work. Here’s to many more achievements and continued success!

See Mann Mortgage’s Top Workplaces profile here.

6 Steps On How To Get A Mortgage

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The first step in any home ownership journey is to secure financing. But when you don’t know where to look, it might be tough to obtain a loan for your dream house. The best approach to securing a loan is by working with a lender.  However, you must first understand what lenders are looking for and be prepared to go mortgage shopping. Learning how to get a mortgage and qualifying for one can be stressful, but this guide will simplify the entire process for you.

How to Get a Mortgage?

If you’re ready to apply for a mortgage, follow these six steps:

Focus on Saving

The first thing you need to do is start saving for a down payment. Most lenders will decline to work with you if you do not make any form of down payment. In general, you should have six months’ worth of mortgage payments in your savings account. Also, remember to save for closing costs so that you have everything you need to begin the mortgage-buying process.

Verify Your Credit Reports

Lenders start the application process by reviewing your credit history, so you should keep an eye out for them. Review your credit history to confirm that your creditors are providing you with the right information about your credit accounts. Directly dispute any mistakes you discover with the credit bureaus. Satisfy delinquent collections with creditors, and then follow up to ensure your creditor is updated.

Keep Track of Payment History

Payment history is a key element in credit scoring, so start making prompt payments on your accounts. Examine your credit record for any late payments that were incorrectly reported.  Next, keep a close eye on your fluctuating account balances. The amount you charge in relation to your extended limit will have a negative influence on your credit score.

Gather Essential Documentation

Collect the pay stubs for the last 30 days, bank statements, and federal tax returns for the last two years before meeting with your lender. Most lenders will require each borrower to possess a two-year job history (in the same field of work). Some lenders, however, may make allowances for young graduates who are new to their field. Instead of pay stubs, self-employed borrowers may be required to furnish a profit-and-loss statement and tax returns for two years.

Select a Mortgage Type

When you are confident that you have the necessary savings and that your credit score is where it needs to be, you can start exploring your loan options. Some of the most popular types of loans are jumbo loans, conventional loans, and government-issued loans.

Get Preapproved

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is one way to reduce some of the stress associated with the home purchasing process. When you are preapproved, a lender will consider personal factors like your income, credit score, and assets to determine how much you can borrow. This gives you a competitive advantage because home sellers know there’s a high chance you’ll be able to acquire financing quickly.

Ready to apply for a home mortgage? Get in touch with our team today!

Mann Mortgage loan officers ranked among top-producing residential mortgage originators in US

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Scotsman Guide awarded 17 Mann Mortgage loan officers with their prestigious Top Originator award for 2022.

Scotsman Guide’s produces the mortgage industry’s most comprehensive verified rankings of the nation’s top producing residential mortgage brokers, originators, loan officers, and bankers. Only loan officers who have secured $40 million or more in production or closed 100 or more loans in 2021 were able to make the list.

“Mann Mortgage loan officers are incredible and it’s great so many have earned this recognition from Scotsman Guide,” says Jason Mann, CEO of Mann Mortgage. “We measure success not only in the amount of loans we close but in the number of people we work with to fulfill the dream of homeownership. We are incredibly grateful to all the people who trusted us with their home financing and helped 18 of our loan officers win this award from Scotsman Guide.”

Congratulations to the following Mann Mortgage loan officers who were named a 2022 Scotsman Guide Top Originator:

Julie Lapham – Missoula, Montana
Ryan Howard – Las Vegas, Nevada
Angelina Rice – Life Mortgage, Washington
Deborah Criddle – Idaho Falls, Idaho
Robert Martinson – Monument Home Loans, Virginia
Rob Fleming – Missoula, Montana
Corey Hill – Helena, Montana
Salvatore Viti – Las Vegas, Nevada
Matthew Fleming – Las Vegas, Nevada
Juan Baltazar – Homeseed, Washington
Carolyn Cole – Polson, Montana
Matthew Brown – Eugene, Oregon
Mike Hogan – Chimney Rock, Washington
Valerie Mills-Smith – Allied Mortgage Resources, Oregon
Vickie Tuskan – Roseville, Minnesota
Jonathan Hughes – Lewiston, Idaho
Isaac Morris – Safford, New Mexico

In addition, these four women were also ranked as a Top Women Originator by Scotsman Guide:

Julie Lapham – Missoula, Montana
Angelina Rice – Life Mortgage, Washington
Deborah Criddle – Idaho Falls, Idaho
Carolyn Cole – Polson, Montana

And, for the second year in a row, Mann Mortgage was ranked by Scotsman Guide as being one of the 100 Top Overall Lenders in 2022. Mann Mortgage was the only Montana-based lender to make the list.

Outside Magazine says Mann Mortgage is one of the best places to work in the US

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Mann Mortgage earned a place on Outside magazine’s 50 Best Places to Work in 2021, making this the second year in a row we’ve made the list. We are the only mortgage company or home loan provider to be included. We were recognized for our benefits, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and trust in our leadership. This honor was announced on the heels of being named a Top Mortgage Workplace by MPA just weeks ago.

“Making Mann Mortgage a great place to work and do business is our priority no matter what. Since January 1 of 2020, we went from just 25 remote or hybrid employees to 185 today. That’s 40% of our workforce now working outside the office,” says Jason Mann, CEO. “Our employees made this big adjustment, stayed true to our core values, and kept Mann Mortgage a great place to work. I find that inspiring! For Outside to find it inspiring too and include us among their list of incredible organizations again this year is a great honor.”

Outside accepts submissions from companies around the U.S. to be included in their prestigious list of Best Places to Work. Each company’s workplace culture, demographics, work-life balance, and perks of the job are evaluated. In addition, they do an extensive anonymous survey with current employees to get their take on the work environment. Only those companies that excel in both areas – providing excellent company benefits and getting great reviews from employees – make it to the list of 50 Best Places to Work.

“We are spoiled in unique ways,” said one employee. “From getting our birthday off to $100 meal reimbursement on our work anniversary, we feel supported in and out of work.”

Mann Mortgage employs just under 500 people across the United States. In addition to traditional benefits, we offer our diverse team a variety of non-traditional benefits that add to our award-winning cultures. A few highlights include a bonus incentive, happy hours, lifestyle reimbursement program, onsite fitness center with classes, company gatherings, and a healthy wellness plan.

“This award is a great reminder that our employees are happy. They work hard, support each other, and have fun along the way,” said Tara Tucker, HR manager. “We want Mann to be a positive place where people are excited to come to work and have a voice in the company.”

We’re hiring

Mann Mortgage is always on the lookout for talented and fun-loving people to join our corporate and branch teams. We hire for positions such as loan originators, processors, quality control, underwriters, and construction loan specialists. You can view and apply for open positions at mannmortgage.com/careers or email your resume and cover letter to jobs@mannmortgage.com.

Mann Mortgage again named a Top Mortgage Workplace by MPA

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Mann Mortgage has again been recognized for its extraordinary work culture, earning a spot on the Mortgage Professionals America (MPA) 2021 Top Mortgage Workplace list. This is the third year in a row the hometown lender has joined the handful of distinguished mortgage companies from around the country.

“Our employees are what make this an incredible place to work. They’re the heart and soul of the Mann family,” says Mann Mortgage’s CEO, Jason Mann. “They are excelling at both helping people in their community find a great mortgage and making Mann Mortgage a healthy and fun workplace.”

To receive the award, Mann Mortgage had to provide MPA compelling data on their compensation, benefits, initiatives, diversity, and workplace culture. In addition, employees were asked to complete an anonymous survey to see how they felt about their opportunities and experience at Mann Mortgage. Only the mortgage workplaces where the company provides great benefits and initiatives and the employees give the culture high-marks will win the award.

“It all comes down to our workplace culture,” says chief strategy officer, Cassidy O’Sullivan, of the win. “Instead of a top-down approach of management talking down to employees, we have an open dialogue. Loan officers can talk directly to upper management. It’s a win-win. Loan officers feel heard and management gets a pulse on what’s going on in the local markets.”

MPA uncovers the absolute best workplaces in mortgage for the annual Top Mortgage Employer report. All companies, from large national mortgage brokerages to local regional agencies, are encouraged to submit their application for the award. Winners are recognized based on the evaluation of metrics including their culture, benefits, employee development, and more – solidifying their standing as a mortgage employer of choice.

Over the past two years, Mann Mortgage has been ranked a best place to work by multiple national and regional organizations including #12 Best Place to Work by Outside magazine, #1 Top Workplace in Montana, a Top Workplace in the USA, a Top Workplace in Oregon, as well as numerous other awards.

For more information about joining the Mann Mortgage team visit our careers page.

Mann Mortgage wins a Top Workplace award from The Oregonian

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For the tenth year, The Oregonian/OregonLive has partnered with Philadelphia-based Energage to rank the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The process involves an extensive survey of employees who rate their corporate culture. Only companies with the most positive employee responses on their corporate alignment, engagement, leadership, performance, coaching, and connection are considered a Top Workplace.

Mann Mortgage is proud to have been named the #7 small employer in Oregon and SW Washington

“This is our first year competing for Top Workplace,” says Tara Tucker, Human Resources Manager. “To achieve that recognition for Oregon and Southwest Washington is a huge achievement for us.”

Mann Mortgage was ranked 7th among the 55 small employers (35 to 99 employees in Oregon and/or SW Washington) that earned a spot as a top workplace. Employees in the Oregon and Southwestern Washington offices reported that Mann Mortgage’s family environment, relaxed workplace, work/life balance, and teamwork make it a great place to work.

“I’m proud of the team’s ability to work together and act like team members – nobody has a role more important than another,” says Valerie Smith, loan officer/branch manager at Allied Mortgage in La Grande, OR (a division of Mann Mortgage).

Mann Mortgage’s offices across Oregon and Southwestern Washington provide home financing to people in their communities. Their ties with the communities they’re in run deep.

“Our whole team is very passionate about making sure other people in our community are taken care of,” says Liz Olheiser, office manager at Mann Mortgage in Redmond, OR. Our branch manager made an awesome program where once a quarter we donate to two different nonprofits in the three counties we have branches in. So it’s six nonprofits each quarter. What truly makes Mann Mortgage the best place to work is the team and family atmosphere.”

Mann Mortgage was recently named a national Top Workplace of 2021 by Energage, one of the 10 Best Financial Lenders of 2021 by Industry Era, a Top Workplace by Mortgage Professionals America, and the #12 Best Place to Work by Outside Magazine.

“This award is really meaningful because it’s our employees in Oregon and Washington that helped us earn it. They’re working with thousands of people in our communities buy, build, and refinance homes – and they’re having fun doing it!” says Jason Mann, CEO of Mann Mortgage. “Our culture is all about working together to help more Americans own homes. Everyone at Mann is valued for their contribution towards our goal. And it’s really rewarding to keep being recognized for how well we’re doing it.”

Mann Mortgage is hiring

Join Mann’s award-winning team. We’re hiring in Oregon, Washington, and all across the U.S. Visit our career page to learn more.

Mann Mortgage Named one of America’s Best Place to Work by Outside Magazine

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Each year, Outside magazine accepts submissions from companies around the U.S. to be included in their prestigious list of Best Places to Work. Outside vets each company’s workplace culture, demographics, work-life balance, and perks of the job. In addition, they do an extensive anonymous survey with current employees to get their take on the work environment. Only those companies that excel in both areas – providing excellent company benefits and getting great reviews from employees – make it to the list of 50 Best Places to Work.

To be eligible for the award, everyone at Mann Mortgage completed an anonymous survey. They were asked to rate areas such as their relationship with their supervisor, their work environment, their confidence in the leadership team, their role satisfaction, and their pay and benefits. The survey results were 75% of Mann’s total score, and they were high enough to rank us as the #12 Best Place to Work in the US.

This year, a theme among companies that made the Best Place to Work list was embracing the new working environments where social distancing and creative team building are the norm. At Mann, we quickly adapted to working, meeting, and partying remote – 40% of us now work from our home offices. Like many of the companies on the list, we’ve found working remote to be an effective and efficient way to work and we’ll continue to allow it, even once the pandemic is over.

“We’re thrilled that we, a mortgage company, are included in this list of exceptionally innovative companies. These organizations are defining what great corporate culture looks like in this country, and we are honored to be included with them,” said Cassidy O’Sullivan, business executive for Mann Mortgage. “We want Mann to be a positive place where people are excited to come to work and have a voice in the company.”

Mann Mortgage’s positive corporate culture was also recognized by Mortgage Professionals America who gave the company a Top Mortgage Workplace 2020. Of the hundreds of mortgage companies that were nominated, Mann Mortgage was one of only 29 who received the award.

“These awards show our employees do a great job making each other feel welcome, needed, and heard” said company CEO, Jason Mann, “and I’m just so grateful to be part of such an exceptional team.”

Mann Mortgage is based out of a beautiful Kalispell, Montana. We’re always on the lookout for talented and fun-loving people to join our team. Our corporate office hires for positions such as quality control, underwriters, and product specialists. We also have branch offices across the United States that hire loan officers, production assistants, processing agents, mortgage sales managers, and more. You can view and apply for open positions at mannmortgage.com/careers or email your resume and cover letter to jobs@mannmortgage.com.

Mann Mortgage receives two more workplace and mortgage awards

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Mann Mortgage announced today they have been named the #1 Top Workplace in Montana for large companies by Lee Enterprises. This comes weeks after they were named one of the country’s Top Mortgage Lenders by Scotsman Guide.

These awards mark the fifth and sixth distinction for the company in 2021. Mann Mortgage was recently named a national Top Workplace of 2021 by Energage, one of the 10 Best Financial Lenders of 2021 by Industry Era, a Flathead Employer of Choice, and a Top Mortgage Workplace by Mortgage Professional America.

“I’m blown away by what our people at Mann Mortgage are able to accomplish. We’re helping thousands of people in our communities buy, build, and refinance homes – and we’re having fun doing it!” says Jason Mann, CEO of Mann Mortgage. “Our culture is all about working together to help more Americans own homes. Everyone at Mann is valued for their contribution towards our goal. And it’s really rewarding to keep being recognized for how well we’re doing it.”

Lee Enterprises offers a Top Workplace recognition for companies based in Montana. Of the 758 companies invited to participate, 21 were given an award. Winners were chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous engagement survey. The questions covered the company’s values, innovation, direction, meaningfulness, interdepartmental cooperation, and more. In addition to being ranked the #1 overall Top Workplace in Montana, Mann Mortgage won two additional distinctions for their values and direction.

Scotsman Guide annually ranks mortgage lenders across the country to identify those companies who were most successful at offering home mortgages, refinances, and other types of loans. This year, 100 companies made this year’s list of Top Mortgage Lenders, and Mann Mortgage is proud to have made the cut.

Mann Mortgage has 10 locations in Montana, branches spread across the country, and many remote work opportunities. See the current openings at mannmortgage.com/careers.

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