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Nations Lending Hires New VP, Central Regional Manager

Aug 17, 2022
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Greg Griffin comes from Guaranteed Rate, where he was a senior VP.

Nations Lending, a leading full-service national mortgage lender, has announced the hiring of industry veteran Greg Griffin as vice president, Central Regional Manager.

Griffin will manage existing branches across the Central United States, while also focusing on the company's growth plans in the region. The news follows the expansion of several branches in Green Bay and Monona, Wisc., and Crystal Lake, Ill.

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Griffin comes to Nations Lending from Guaranteed Rate, where he served as senior vice president of strategic growth. He managed a team that was responsible for nearly $500 million in annual loan volume.

Prior to that, he spent more than eight years at New American Funding.

“Nations is a great fit for what I want in a workplace. The culture and size make me feel like my actions lead to a direct impact,” Griffin said. “Working here is fantastic, because I feel like I’m more than just a number in an office. I’m ready to grow our team and get to work.”

“Greg brings 32 years of invaluable experience to our team,” said Corey Caster, executive vice president of national production at Nations Lending. “We’re investing in him by putting the right personnel around him and properly growing our Central US presence. We’re thrilled to welcome him.”

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