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AmeriFirst Home Mortgage Adds Area Manager/LO Patrick Mars

Nov 16, 2017
AmeriFirst Home Mortgage, a division of AmeriFirst Financial Corp., has appointed Ron Bergum as President of its newly formed Southwest Division

AmeriFirst Home Mortgage, a division of AmeriFirst Financial, has announced a new addition to its Central Florida lending team by adding Area Manager and Loan Officer Patrick Mars to its Winter Park, Fla. branch.
 
Mars brings nearly 20 years of experience to the role, where he will grow market share throughout Central Florida, while guiding clients throughout the mortgage process. He is supported by a team of trusted and knowledgeable professionals who will work together to provide FHA, VA loans, rural development mortgages, conventional and renovation lending products.
 
“I have known Patrick for many years, and had the privilege of having him on my lending team when we worked together at a previous company. His leadership ability is outstanding, and his customers rave about him,” said Doug Long, Southeast Regional President for AmeriFirst Home Mortgage. “He’s become well-known in the markets he’s worked in as the resource for real estate agents, often referred to as ‘the guy that ‘gets it done’ when it comes to managing their buyers’ home loans.”

 
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