Stephen Katz

Current

Branch Manager at VanDyk Mortgage Corporation

Past

Branch Manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.
Loan Officer at Home Town Mortgage
Mortgage Banker at First Magnus Financial

Mortgage Banker at Amtrust Mortgage Corporation
Mortgage Banker at Sunshine Mortgage
Mortgage Banker at North American Mortgage Corporation
Associate Broker at Prudential Atlanta Realty

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Education

University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
Emory University
Ridgeview High School

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Industry

Financial Services

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Stephen Katz’s Summary

Seasoned mortgage professional with 15 years experience originating mortgage loans. A consistent Top Producer, receiving Presidents Club, Diamond Award and Chairman’s Circle honors. Working with a loyal database of past customers and personal contacts, I’ve maintained a strong pipeline of business throughout the years, even in the most challenging times. Now as a mentor to others, I am building a mortgage production branch in Atlanta, Georgia and looking to hire experienced loan originators who share my philosophy of high ethics and superior customer service.

Stephen Katz’s Specialties:

* 15 year experience originating mortgage loans.
* Licensed throughout the Southeast.
* Experienced in both Residential and Commercial mortgages.
* Work with Direct Endorsement Underwriters for FHA and VA loans.
* Reverse Mortgage specialist.
* Well establish Correspondent and Broker relationships with over 40 major lenders.

Stephen Katz’s Experience

Branch Manager

VanDyk Mortgage Corporation

(Financial Services industry)

2009 — Present (less than a year)

Producing Branch Manager
 Originating Mortgage Loans.
 Staffing and running a profitable branch.
 Recruiting quality Loan Officers.
Branch Manager

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

(Financial Services industry)

May 2008 — April 2009 (1 year )

Producing Branch Manager
 Originating Mortgage Loans.
 Staffing and running a profitable branch.
 Building the branch.
Loan Officer

Home Town Mortgage

(Privately Held; Banking industry)

August 2007 — May 2008 (10 months)
Mortgage Banker

First Magnus Financial

(Privately Held; Banking industry)

April 2007 — August 2007 (5 months)

First Magnus bought Amtrust Mortgage in April, 2007
Originated first and second residential mortgages. I managed my own production team from Loan Coordinator, Processor, Underwriter and Closer.
Mortgage Banker

Amtrust Mortgage Corporation

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Banking industry)

2005 — 2007 (2 years )

Senior Loan Officer
 Originating Mortgage Loans as a Banker/Broker, Top 5 producer Company-wide.
 Presidents Club/Chairman’s Circle
 2007 made Partner-Loan Officer with percentage of profits and stock options

Company was bought out by First Magnus in 2007.
Mortgage Banker

Sunshine Mortgage

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)

2003 — 2005 (2 years )

Senior Loan Officer
 Originating Mortgage Loans as a Banker/Broker, #3 Producer Company-wide,
 2003 Production $80,180,000, 454 Units
 Hold Company Record for Single Month Production of $16,578,000, 86 Units
Mortgage Banker

North American Mortgage Corporation

(Financial Services industry)

1993 — 2003 (10 years )

Loan Officer
 Originating Mortgage Loans as a Banker/Broker
 Ranked in the Top 10% Nationwide, #3 in Georgia
 Top 10 Rookie with $13,159,000 in production
 President’s Club, stock options
Associate Broker

Prudential Atlanta Realty

(Real Estate industry)

1989 — 1993 (4 years )

Listed and Sold Residential Real Estate.
= 1989 Rookie of the Year
= Million Dollar Club 1989-1992

Stephen Katz’s Education

University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

BBA , Marketing/Sales Management , 1985 — 1988
Emory University

Business School 1984 — 1985
Ridgeview High School

Graduate , College Prep , 1980 — 1984

Additional Information

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Stephen Katz’s Interests:

Mortgage Seminars, Financial Counseling, Wine Collecting, Travel, Jogging, UGA Football, Atlanta Falcons and Hawks, and most importantly spending time with my family