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Hometown Lenders Opens New Branch In Alabama

Feb 23, 2022
Hometown Lenders
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Auburn location will be led by loan originator Timothy Gillespie

Hometown Lenders has opened a new branch in Auburn, Alabama. It will be led by mortgage loan originator Timothy Gillespie.

"We're excited for Timothy and his team in Auburn to join the Hometown Lenders family. We emphasize growth not only with volume but also with the right people, and we're pleased to add another partner of the highest caliber who shares Hometown Lenders' core values," said HTL President John Taylor. "We believe that Timothy, along with his dedicated team, will bring another level of excellence to Hometown and continue to spur our positive growth." 

The company identifies and reviews established, well-respected mortgage lenders who have earned the trust of families in their respective local communities over time. By utilizing its vetting process, HTL decides which existing lenders would be ideal fits to become new branch partners of Hometown Lenders. 

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