John Stewart

Chief Production Officer, West

John Stewart is the Chief Production Officer, West for Rate, where he leads all sales activities across the western United States. With over 30 years in the mortgage industry, Stewart has a proven track record of building high-performance teams, driving growth, and consistently delivering results. Known as a big-picture thinker with an appreciation for practicality, his unique approach helps optimize the performance of existing loan officers and to attract top talent to the company. Stewart’s leadership ensures that Rate stays competitive in an ever-evolving industry, always maintaining a customer-first mindset.

Before joining Rate, Stewart was a Founding Member and Chief Production Officer at OriginPoint, where he played a pivotal role in driving its growth and sales strategy. He also served as Divisional Manager at Rate, leading one of the company’s highest-performing divisions. Based in Beverly Hills, California, Stewart began his career as a loan originator and steadily advanced through sales management, holding leadership positions at top lenders, including both large public companies and independent mortgage banking firms.

A results-driven leader with a clear focus on performance, Stewart combines creativity and strategy with a tactical, hands-on approach to drive team success and ensure sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive market.