As 2024 comes to a close, CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is proud to celebrate a year of accomplishments, breaking company records and solidifying its position as the #1 retail lender in the nation. With a focus on expanding its impact in the mortgage industry and helping more families achieve the dream of homeownership, CCM has reached impressive milestones across multiple areas.
“2024 was a year of incredible growth and achievement,” said Ron Leonhardt, CCM Founder and CEO. “Our team’s dedication is what made it possible. Being #1 is just the beginning – we’re focused on the future and helping more borrowers achieve the dream of homeownership.”
CCM achieves #1 retail lender status
- For the first time, CCM was ranked the #1 retail lender in the nation, according to Scotsman Guide.
- CCM financed 1 in 37 homes in Q2-Q3 2024.
- Over 83,000 home purchases were financed in the past 12 months, a record for the company.
- CCM set a company record in Q2 2024, funding nearly $10 billion in purchase volume
Record-breaking performance across the industry
- CCM leads the nation with the most Scotsman Guide Top Veteran and Emerging Star Originators.
- This year, CCM doubled the number of females on Scotsman Guide’s Top Women Originators list. In a male-dominated industry, CCM employs more females than men.
- Lizy Hoeffer and Terri Santiago-Parker were named the #1 Regional Mortgage Originators in their respective regions by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).
- Karen Chiu was recognized as the #1 Top Originator by the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), based on both volume and units funded.
Making a difference in communities
CCM surpassed its down payment assistance pledge of $10 million, helping over 6,500 first-time homebuyers with $15 million in assistance.
CCM supported 60 charitable efforts in 2024, impacting 10,000 people, with $337,000 donated to support women, youth, military and employee initiatives.
Adding strength, building momentum
CCM grew significantly, onboarding 2,500 new hires and 100 branches across the country.
The company unveiled a bold new website, crafted to deliver an enhanced user experience with a fresh look and feel, reflecting our growing presence and future goals.
CCM introduced 21 new product solutions, including CCM CashPlus, CCM EasyGreen and CCM Lock2Sell, to offer even more options for borrowers.
CCM strengthened its executive leadership team, welcoming Rebecca Blabolil as Chief Compliance Officer, Vandad Fartaj as Chief Investment Officer, William Chang as Chief Capital Markets Officer and Tom Rettinger as Chief Portfolio Risk Officer.