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Jeff Nelson Rejoins Guaranteed Rate as Southeast Divisional Manager

News Director
Feb 20, 2024

Mortgage industry veteran to lead expansion efforts across nine states in the southeast, bringing decades of experience to the role.

Guaranteed Rate announced that Jeff Nelson will return as its Southeast Divisional Manager. 

Jeff Nelson

Nelson will be based out of Charlotte, NC and in this role, he will spearhead Guaranteed Rate's expansion efforts, focusing on building and enhancing the company's presence in key markets throughout the Southeast. His responsibilities include overseeing sales operations and partnerships, as well as leading teams across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, and West Virginia.

"Jeff Nelson is one of the best mortgage executives in the nation," Chief Retail Growth Officer Ron Bergum said. "It's a telling story for Jeff to rejoin the Guaranteed Rate family. We look forward to his tremendous growth and the leadership he brings to the Southeast division."

Nelson has 30 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry. He's worked for Movement Mortgage, Nation's Lending and Wells Fargo. 

"I am so happy to be returning home to Guaranteed Rate," said Nelson. "Over the past couple of years, I have learned that Guaranteed Rate is truly the company with all the tools and the platform to help originators grow their business and provide the best service for customers and clients." 

Nelson's journey in the mortgage industry began in 1991 after graduating from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. 

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