Rate Names Jacob Williams as a Vice President of Mortgage Lending in Oklahoma
September 10, 2020 – Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the country, has named Jacob Williams as an Area Manager and Vice President of Mortgage Lending in Edmond, Okla.
“We are very excited to welcome Jacob to the Rate team,” said Pat Bolan, Divisional Manager for Rate’s South-Central Division. “A rising star in the industry, Jacob has already made a name for himself through his dedication to borrowers throughout Oklahoma and he will be an incredible asset to the company, strengthening our presence and service in the region.”
Williams joins Rate with eight years of mortgage industry experience and was named a Top 1% Mortgage Originator by Mortgage Executive Magazine in 2019. Williams was also recognized in the NextGen Under 30 award program, which highlights influential rising stars throughout Oklahoma.
His experience in the industry and in-depth knowledge of products and guidelines enables him to educate and guide home buyers through the mortgage process for efficient and successful transactions.
“Being trusted as an integral part of the homebuying journey is an honor that is not lost on me,” said Williams. “It is imperative that we give back to our community by providing exceptional service and a positive experience. I’m excited to offer Rate’s innovative mortgage solutions and technology to my clients and partners throughout the region.”
To learn more, please visit: rate.com/jacobwilliams
About Rate Companies
The Rate Companies, which includes Rate, Inc., Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, and Proper Rate, LLC, has more than 9,000 employees in over 750 offices across the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, Rate Companies is one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, funding over $73 billion in 2020. Founded in 2000 and licensed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., Rate Companies has helped homeowners nationwide with home purchase loans and refinances. The company has established itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates and delivering unparalleled customer service. 2017 marked the launch of Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, a mortgage origination joint venture between Rate, Inc. and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in residential real estate franchising and brokerage. In 2020, the company launched Proper Rate, LLC, a mortgage origination joint venture between Rate, Inc. and @properties, one of the nation's largest residential brokerage firms. Collectively, the Rate Companies have earned honors and awards including: Top Lender for Online Service for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; Best Mortgage Lender for Online Loans and Best Mortgage Lender for Refinancing by NerdWallet for 2021; HousingWire’s 2020 Tech100 award for the company’s industry-leading FlashClose SM technology; No. 3 ranking in Scotsman Guide's Top Retail Mortgage Lenders 2019; Chicago Agent Magazine’s Lender of the Year for five consecutive years; Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years. Visit rate.com for more information.