Month: May 2020
Assurance Financial Expands to
San Antonio, Texas
BATON ROUGE, LA – May 18, 2020
Assurance Financial is now in San Antonio, Texas, adding a second brick and mortar presence and the ability to assist Spanish speaking borrowers to the Lone Star State.
The new branch will be manned by San Antonio natives, Robert Rodriguez, branch manager, and David Martinez, loan officer. Rodriguez joins Assurance Financial with over 15 years in the mortgage industry and is thrilled to be part of the Assurance family.
“I am thrilled to be able to offer my borrowers the latest technology in lending, easing their burden when searching for a mortgage. I look forward to closing their loans on time—every time, and giving them world-class customer service with each transaction,” said Rodriguez.
Being a lender in the digital mortgage movement, Assurance Financial offers a 15-minute online application that borrowers can easily complete on their mobile device. Also, their lightning-fast closings include the ability to preview and sign closing documentation before the closing.
“Assurance Financial intends to continue growth even in light of the recent pandemic as our strength lies in liquidity and nimble servicing due to our technical advancements,” says Kenny Hodges, President and CEO.
Based out of Baton Rouge, La, Assurance Financial boasts licenses in 44 states.
Greatest show on Earth? More like greatest place to work! Our National Sales Conference is always a time of learning, camaraderie, and entertainment for our loan officers. We love having them all in one place at the same time so we can connect and get ready for the year ahead.
Dan Kadar’s Transition To
Assurance Financial
If you feel overworked or under-supported, we want you to know that it does not have to be that way. Here’s the story of Columbia, South Carolina Branch Manger, Dan Kadar.
Q: Dan, why did you decide to get into the mortgage lending business?
“Maybe it was the thought that the amount of effort you put into your job would directly affect your success. Maybe you had a great experience with a loan officer of your own and wanted to give the same experience to your clients – or maybe you had a not-so-great encounter and knew you could do better. Maybe you just like knowing that you get to be there and help people during one of the most important decisions of their lives – buying their own homes.”
Q: How has Assurance Financial changed your career?
“I enjoyed working for a smaller company, but found myself feeling stagnant, unable to grow, or serve my clients in the way I intended to. Now, I’m able to help my friends, family, and community get into their dream homes on time and without conflict.
At Assurance, Financial, I’ve found a balance between the access and technology of a larger brokerage, the personalized support of a smaller one – and I have more than doubled my business.”
Finding A New Normal
Whatever your reason, there’s a good chance you’ve started to reconsider your decision in recent times. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way Americans do business, and the mortgage industry is no exception. Many lenders are struggling with demand, having difficulty adapting to these times, and leaving their loan officers and branch managers with unclosed loans.
Assurance Financial has risen to the occasion during the most difficult times of the Covid-19 pandemic. With high demand and ever changing circumstances, our operations and sales teams continued outstanding business as usual for every borrower.
Meet Dan Kadar
Dan grew up in South Carolina, graduated from USC, and is living in Columbia, South Carolina with his wife and two daughters. He has an extensive background in mortgage lending.
He started his career working for a large national lender, then moved to a smaller brokerage to work more closely with his community. This smaller company struggled to provide support when he needed it, which prompted him to look elsewhere. Assurance Financial was able to meet his needs both professionally and personally.
See how our Branch Operations Division is set up for success to serve you best! From processing to underwriting, we’re ready to get your loans to the closing table on time, every time.
“My production numbers almost doubled the first year I joined Assurance Financial.” See what else Dan Kadar, Branch Manager of Columbia, SC, has to say about us.
Assurance Financial Earns Spot in Top 10 on SocialSurvey’s Top Mortgage Companies for Customer Satisfaction in 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA – May 13, 2020
SocialSurvey has named Assurance Financial one of America’s top-ten medium-sized lenders of 2019 for customer satisfaction after receiving a 4.92 average rating from nearly 5,000 reviews.
Assurance Financial is also proud to announce that senior loan officer, Tim Dubnansky, out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was ranked among the top 250 loan officers using the review platform, placing him in the top one percent of mortgage originators using the platform nationwide.
With more than a million reviews for more than 30,000 loan officers across 200 companies nationwide, Assurance Financial considers it a great honor to be included among America’s top-ten medium-sized lenders.
“I am not shocked,” Assurance Financial CEO, Kenny Hodges, said. “Our team prides itself on providing world-class customer service for all of our borrowers.”
According to SocialSurvey, the results are based on completion rates, number of reviews, and the star ratings submitted to the platform by verified customers.
“Our unique benchmark celebrates those outstanding mortgage companies and loan officers who deliver consistent WOW-worthy experiences for their clients,” SocialSurvey CEO, Scott Harris said. “I’d like to congratulate the winners and all 40 companies for consistently delivering the industry’s highest level of experience-driven customer satisfaction. It’s an incredible achievement.”