Gateway Mortgage Group Further Expands Kansas Market With New Retail Branch

Industry professional Don Pennington to lead branch

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gateway Mortgage Group, a privately held mortgage company offering originations, servicing and correspondent lending, has expanded its presence in the Kansas market with its newest location at 822 N. Main St., McPherson, Kansas.

Mortgage industry expert Don Pennington manages and leads the new retail branch and has nearly a decade of mortgage experience. He began his career as a mortgage loan officer where he was recognized as the top loan officer for two years in a row before being promoted to branch manager. Pennington previously worked with Gateway and chose to work with the lender once again due to the organization’s commitment to community involvement combined with a balance of entrepreneurial opportunity and corporate support. The branch will serve all counties across Kansas.

“As a member of the Gateway team, Don has helped lead and expand our footprint into new and existing markets, growing our presence in borrower communities,” said Kevin Stitt, president of Gateway Mortgage Group. “Our expansion in Kansas gives us the opportunity to continue providing high levels of service to home buyers and support for branch managers like Don, who serve an increasing number of customers.”

Pennington serves his community as an ambassador for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the McPherson Housing Committee, McPherson Board of Realtors, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Masonic Lodge 172.

About Gateway Mortgage Group

Founded in 2000, Tulsa, Okla.-based Gateway Mortgage Group LLC is a complete end-to-end mortgage banking firm that specializes in originations, servicing and correspondent lending. The company services more than $1.8 billion in residential mortgages through its in-house servicing, subservicing and default servicing channels. For more information about Gateway, visit www.GatewayLoan.com.