Jenks, Okla., June 12, 2019 – Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, finished 2018 ranked 22nd for overall volume in the Scotsman Guide’s Top Mortgage Lenders list for 2018. In its seventh year, Scotsman Guide’s Top Mortgage Lenders list is the mortgage industry’s most comprehensive, most intensely verified list of its kind. This year, Gateway placed 22nd for top overall volume and 7th for top correspondent volume. Both categories showed an increase from last year where Gateway placed 26th for overall volume and 8th for correspondent volume. The company’s volume was ranked and independently verified by professionals from leading mortgage companies across the country. “We are delighted with the effectiveness of our strategy and pleased with our success in both overall and correspondent channels,” said Stephen Curry, CEO of Gateway. “Moving up the list from last year is a testament to the hard work of our dedicated team members, and this year’s ranking confirms Gateway’s commitment to growth and to the core values that drive our success.” In addition to its recent recognition from Scotsman Guide, Gateway has received several other accolades that endorse the company’s culture of growth, family and purpose. Most recently, Gateway received Hall of Fame status in the 2018 Inc. 5000. The company was named one of the “Top Workplaces” by National Mortgage Professional Magazine. Gateway has also been recognized six times as a “Top 100 Mortgage Company” by Mortgage Executive Magazine. Gateway credits its success to its team members and manifests a solid culture that stands on purpose-driven values. The company maintains a committed focus on product development and provides the tools and products necessary to empower team members.

About Gateway First Bank 

Gateway First Bank is a leading financial institution that provides banking and mortgage services for consumers and commercial customers. Headquartered in Jenks, Oklahoma, Gateway is a $1.9 billion asset sized bank with a strong mortgage operation.  Gateway is one of the largest banking and mortgage operations in the United States with six bank branches in Oklahoma, over 160 mortgage centers in 42 states, and almost 1,600 employees.  Learn more at www.GatewayFirst.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender (NMLS 7233)

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