PrimeLending Welcomes New Regional Manager Mike Watkinson (#770629) to the Northeast Region

DALLAS, July 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based residential mortgage originator PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital company (NMLS: 13649), announces Mike Watkinson has joined the company as Regional Manager for the Northeast region.

Mike brings a proven track record of leadership to PrimeLending, with more than twenty-five years of experience in the home loan industry. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President at Embrace Home Loans, Regional Sales Executive for Bank of America, District Manager for National City Mortgage and State Manager/Private Mortgage Banking for Citizens Bank.

"Having Mike on our team is a huge win for PrimeLending," said Gene Lugat, Executive Vice President Eastern Division, PrimeLending. "Mike is known for his inspiring brand of leadership that includes enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to excellence. I know he will bring out the best in our Northeast Region."

Since 1986, PrimeLending has grown from a company of 20 to an award-winning mortgage lender over 2,500 strong. Known for a unique people-centric culture and team-oriented environment, PrimeLending ranked number 4 in the nation among large companies on the Great Rated!™ People's Picks: 20 Great Workplaces in Financial Services.* As an innovative industry leader, PrimeLending combines a tenured and talented group of industry experts with the latest tools and technologies to deliver an experience that is truly Home Loans Made Simple(SM).

"After meeting and getting to know the executives at PrimeLending, and witnessing the company's dedication to its people and customers, choosing PrimeLending was an easy decision," said Mike Watkinson, Regional Manager PrimeLending.  "And the opportunity to work with Jay Connor and the talented mortgage bankers he leads in the Northeast is not only a privilege, but a greatly appreciated advantage. It's energizing to be a part of the growth initiative in our region."

About PrimeLending

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: 13649), is a Dallas-based residential mortgage originator with locations in 42 states. PrimeLending was listed in the top 10 for three consecutive years as a top mortgage lender in the nation in purchase units¹. Offering fixed rate, adjustable rate, FHA, VA, USDA and jumbo loans, refinancing and relocation programs, PrimeLending is licensed to originate and close loans in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1986, PrimeLending is a member of the PlainsCapital Corporation family of companies. PlainsCapital Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings, Inc. HTH. Find more information at PrimeLending.com.

Source: ¹As Ranked by Marketrac for purchase units nationally for Jan.-Dec. 2012, 2013 and 2014.

© 2015 PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. 

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in the following states: AK, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY. Licensed by: AL State Banking Dept–consumer credit lic no. MC21004; Arkansas Securities Dept.- combination mortgage banker-broker-servicer lic no. 105190; AZ Dept. of Financial Institutions–mortgage banker lic no. BK 0907334; Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act- lender lic no. 4130996.; D.C. Dept. of Insurance, Securities and Banking–dual authority lic no. MLB13649; Hawaii Mortgage Loan Originator Company License- license no. HI-13649; IL Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation–lender lic no. MB.6760635; IN Dept. of Financial Institutions–sub lien lender lic no. 11169; ME Dept. of Professional & Financial Regulation–supervised lender lic no. SLM8285; MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation–lender lic no. 11058; Massachusetts Division of Banking–lender & broker license nos. MC5404, MC5406, MC5414, MC5450, MC5405; MI Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth–broker/lender lic nos. FR 0010163 and SR 0012527; Licensed by the New Hampshire Banking Department–lender lic no. 14553-MB; NJ Dept. of Banking and Insurance-lender lic no. 0803658; NM Regulation and Licensing Dept. Financial Institutions Division–lender license no. 01890; ND Dept. of Financial Institutions–money broker lic no. MB101786; NY– NY Banking Department – Lic. Mort. Banker – NYS Dept. of Fin. Svcs. Lic no. B5000999 (2000 Winton Road Bldg. 1 #102 Rochester, NY 14618); OR Division of Finance and Corporate Securities- mortgage lending lic no ML-5260; RI Division of Banking–lender lic no. 20102678LL and broker lic no. 20102677LB; VT Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration–lender lic no. 6127 and broker lic no. 0964MB; WA Dept. of Financial Institutions-consumer lender lic no. CL-13649; WV Div. of Financial Institutions–lender license ML31704 and broker license MB-31703. Equal Housing Lender.

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