Rate Hires Jacksonville Mortgage Veteran Ryan Proffitt

Rate, a Chicago-based fintech mortgage company, has tapped industry veteran Ryan Proffitt as producing area manager in Jacksonville, Fla., the firm announced Wednesday. In the role, Proffitt will focus on expanding his team and driving growth across the region.

Proffitt brings two decades of mortgage experience to Rate. A graduate of the University of North Florida, he is vice chair of the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors, a director of Business Network International, a trustee member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, and is set to become president of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Northeast Florida.

“I joined Rate because of its technology and commitment to delivering a seamless mortgage experience,” Proffitt said. “Leveraging Rate’s tools and resources will allow me to grow my business and help more families achieve their dream of homeownership.”

Ann Marie Howser, a regional manager at Rate, said Proffitt has “an unmatched reputation as a leader in the Jacksonville market,” citing his “expertise, deep community ties and passion for service.”

Proffitt, a husband and father of four, said his commitment to family mirrors his dedication to helping others build theirs through homeownership. The appointment is part of Rate’s broader push to invest in talent and growth across key U.S. markets.