FEATURES SPECIAL REPORT / YOUNG GUNS
COVER STORY: YOUNG GUNS SCOTT SHANNON 35, branch manager, W.J. Bradley
CHARADIE FINKLE 33, sales manager Academy Mortgage
After originating for big banks, Scott Shannon was looking for a way to focus on continuous production rather than spending his time dealing with unresponsive underwriters and slow turn times. When he joined W.J. Bradley, Shannon found an environment that allowed his talents to thrive; his personal production jumped 60%. A perennial top producer for the company, Shannon was responsible for almost $24 million in production volume last year.
CODY TYSON 31, loan officer, W.J. Bradley
At just 33, Charadie Finkle already has more than 16 years of experience in the finance and lending industries. She started her career in the mortgage industry on the operations side, allowing her to master the technical aspects of lending. Finkle joined Academy Mortgage in 2010 and was named the company’s Rookie of the Year in 2013. A member of Academy’s Top Producers Club, Finkle was responsible for $23 million in volume in 2014.
Just 31 jears old, Cody Tyson has been in the lending business since 2002. Starting in operations, Tyson became a junior loan officer in 2005 and a full loan officer in 2011. Even in an office with more than 30 other loan officers, Tyson stands out, consistently receiving praise from customers and real estate agents for his expertise and professionalism. Already a top producer, Tyson racked up more than $17.4 million in production volume in 2014.
SHANT BANOSIAN AMBER YOUNG
JENNY BOFFY
31, branch operations manager W.J. Bradley
32, loan officer W.J. Bradley
Amber Young joined the mortgage industry just three years ago, but she’s already one of the shining stars at W.J. Bradley. In 2012 and 2013, Young was responsible for more than $66.5 million in sales volume, and in her role as branch manager, she’s taking business at W.J. Bradley even further. “She understands the challenges that loan originators may have with individual loan scenarios and how to work with underwriting to overcome challenging loan conditions,” says colleague Jessica Ruiz-Krout.
With more than a decade of mortgage lending experience, Jenny Boffy has developed formidable expertise in sales, processing and transaction coordination. That multifaceted experience allows Boffy to make sure her customers’ loans are packaged appropriately, and to provide loan scenarios that allow them to compare loans side-by-side to explore their options. That expertise has also translated into sales; Boffy was responsible for more than $15.7 million in volume last year.
MANNY GOMES 31, mortgage planner, Norcom Mortgage Manny Gomes is a leading originator at Norcom Mortgage, posting $20 million in volume in 2014. Just 31, Gomes is already well-known at Norcom for his outstanding customer service and work ethic. “His experience, honesty and hands-on approach are assests during every transaction,” says Norcom colleague and 2014 Young Guns alum Tyler Rhea.
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34, branch manager and VP of mortgage lending Guaranteed Rate Shant Banosian is one of the top 10 mortgage originators in the nation, responsible for $179 million in volume in 2014. A member of Guaranteed Rate’s President’s Club for top originators, the Massachussetts-based Banosian is also a recognized industry expert, frequently sought out for his insight by the national media.
GENE DUPUIS 35, branch manager, Open Mortgage Gene Dupuis was responsible for $10.4 million in originations in 2014. A veteran communicator, Dupuis is very popular with real estate agents in his area for his ability to put their clients at ease and clearly explain the lending process. “Most important for professionals like me is that he answers his phone no matter what is going on,” says RE/MAX agent Atasha Quebedeaux. “My clients are never calling me [and] telling me they were unable to get in touch with their lender or that they don’t know what’s going on with their loan.”