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Lower® Appoints Craig Montgomery As Chief Strategy Officer

PRIVATEJun 27, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Company

Lower

ColumbiaFinance

Description

Lower® today announced the addition of Craig Montgomery as its new Chief Strategy Officer, a 27-year industry veteran, Montgomery brings a proven track record of smart, strategic growth to build a platform mortgage originators find attractive. In his new role at Lower, Montgomery will oversee retail strategy and expanding the company's tech-driven platform, which provides origination teams the resources they need to achieve their goals.

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Company

Lower

Location

Columbia, Maryland, United States

About

Lower is one of the fastest-growing mortgage lenders in the United States, known for its world-class customer service and more than 30,000 five-star online reviews. Founded in 2014, Lower combines a powerful digital platform with a nationwide network of distributed retail branches, enabling customers to engage online or work with local experts in their own communities. Backed by Accel Partners as a flagship investment, alongside SoFi and Huntington Bank, Lower is committed to being the lender of choice for both consumers and originators—and the go-to place to buy, refinance, and sell a home.

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