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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Churchill Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry providing conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 46 states, has expanded across the state of Florida, led by Jim McQuaig, Senior Vice President, and Cory Alexander, Florida Market Director of Churchill Mortgage. Churchill Mortgage has seen record growth this year with volume increasing by 116% for January through June of this year compared to last year. To keep pace with the substantial increase in volume, the company has grown its workforce by 187 employees and 24 new branches in 2020. This growth has brought Churchill Mortgage to further expand into Florida. Floridas housing market has seen an uptick as mortgage rates reach a record low. According to Chief Economist Brad O'Connor of the Florida Association of Realtors, new pending sales of single-family homes were up 23.2% statewide year-over-year. Alexander has helped grow Churchills Florida team to support local consumers as they navigate Floridas competitive housing market. The top Florida markets for the Churchill team are Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa. Alexander has been in the mortgage industry for nearly two decades with experience ranging from originating in bank branch models to full retail with direct lenders. For the last seven years, Alexander has focused on growing strategic markets in the Southeast United States with various companies such as JP Morgan Chase, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, New Penn Financial, and Equity Resources. In March 2020, Alexander joined Churchill Mortgage as the Florida Market Director and has been recruiting to grow the team so that clients can be supported in untapped residential lending markets. Our mission at Churchill Mortgage is to help consumers achieve debt-free homeownership while providing support to create a smooth homebuying experience, said Mike Hardwick, president and CEO of Churchill Mortgage. We recognize that buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make, and we strive to help borrowers make thoughtful decisions, especially in competitive markets like Florida. Corys comprehensive experience in the mortgage industry has proven to be a valuable asset as he develops Churchills presence in Florida, said Jim McQuaig, Senior Vice President. With his help, we can ensure each customer is guided in accordance with their financial goals. I look forward to continuing to see the Florida teams success statewide. Churchill is actively seeking talented, driven mortgage professionals for its expansion efforts. For more information, visit our careers page. To learn more about the Florida team, visit our blog. About Churchill Mortgage Founded in 1992, Churchill Mortgage is a privately-owned company by its more than 600 employees. A full-service and financially sound leader in the mortgage industry, the company provides conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 46 states. As heard on personal finance expert and author Dave Ramseys nationally syndicated radio show, the lenders mission is to help borrowers achieve debt-free homeownership and build wealth through a smarter mortgage plan, regardless of their starting point. Churchill Mortgage is a wholly owned subsidiary of Churchill Holdings, Inc. Churchill Mortgages notable achievements include recognitions as a Top Lender by Scotsman Guide: Residential, an eight-time Top Workplace by The Tennessean, one of the Best Mortgage Companies to Work For by National Mortgage News and a Top 100 Private Company and Best in Business by the Nashville Business Journal. For more information about Churchill Mortgage, visit www.churchillmortgage.com or follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter @ChurchillMtg, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

Answer: Churchill Mortgage Expands Footprint Throughout Florida