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GSF Mortgage Opens First Branch in Illinois

Dec 17, 2015
GSF Mortgage has named Sarkes Abbas as branch manager in Chicago, Ill., joining GSF with 15 years of mortgage industry experience

GSF Mortgage has named Sarkes Abbas as branch manager in Chicago, Ill., joining GSF with 15 years of mortgage industry experience. Throughout his career, he was awarded the #1 Sales Person as well as the Circle of Excellence. In order to grow, he accepted a branch manager position and went back to originating loans when he started a family.

Abbas plans to expand into the Massachusetts market with GSF Mortgage’s extensive products and services, including niche loans like GSF’s construction loan.

Abbas offers impeccable customer service. He received a 5-star customer service award from Five Star Professional Chicago Magazine. He is sure to always treat his customers with respect and communicate with them in a professional manner.

“I am impressed with Sarkes’ passion for success in the mortgage industry, as well as his grasp of the latest technologies," said GSF Regional Manager Leo Spanuello. "He has a strong track record of building teams of successful originators while keeping a focus on the best outcome for the borrower. I look forward to working with him to help establish GSF in the Chicago market."

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