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Element Funding Opens New Florida Branch in Sarasota

Nov 15, 2016
Element Funding, a division of Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. (PRMI), has opened its first branch office in Sarasota, Fla.

Element Funding, a division of Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. (PRMI), has opened its first branch office in Sarasota, Fla. Gary Tuorto, area sales manager; Brody Wiseman, sales manager; and Christopher Schultz, senior loan officer, will manage the new branch.

“We are pleased to welcome this new branch led by Gary and Brody,” said Larry Sutton, division president of Element Funding. “Our goal at Element Funding is to stay true to the culture of each community as we continue to expand in the state, and to help families achieve their goal of homeownership through a positive and personal experience.”

Wiseman was previously a loan officer with Regions Bank before joining the Element Funding team. He is joined by Schultz, who has 16 years of experience in both the wholesale and retail mortgage industries.

“We are proud to be part of a team of professionals who truly care about hard work, the customer experience, and being a leader in the industry,” said Wiseman.

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