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NJ Lenders Corp Announces 14 Loan Officers Achieve 5-Star Mortgage Professional Award

 (Little Falls, N.J.) – Little Falls-based residential mortgage bankers, NJ Lenders Corp. (NMLS: 35286), announced today that fourteen loan officers received the “Five Star Professionals” award for 2015. Loan Officers Lisa Aflalo, Dominick Angotti, Richard Alashaian; Chad Barris, Ryan Barry, Mark Casamassina, Luke Chamberlin, Glenn Durr, Steven Grossman, Susan Lake; Donald Maita Edward Pascocello, and Nick De Simone were each awarded recognitions for their success in helping their clients achieve homeownership. 

The Five Star Mortgage Professionals is awarded to identify mortgage professionals in a given market who meet the criteria in providing quality service to clients. Each award recipient is nominated by past and present clients and the designation is given to less than seven percent of all lenders in the state of New Jersey.

“It is truly our pleasure, to help hundreds of families secure funding for new home purchases and drop monthly payments with custom refinancing options. Acquiring a mortgage is a making undertaking- a home purchase is often the largest purchase someone makes in their lifetime. That is why throughout our 25 years in business, NJ Lenders Corp. remains committed to trusted relationships and the highest level of attention and service.” said Durr.

The Five Star Mortgage Professional award program is conducted in more than 30 markets throughout North America. Mortgage professionals are measured using an objective, in-depth research methodology with significant focus on customer feedback and overall satisfaction.

“Five Star Mortgage Professionals are more than knowledgeable experts in their field. They maintain a sharp focus on building enduring relationships and demonstrate tremendous dedication to the families and individuals they serve,” stated Lynn Hargreaves, VP, Research and Services Operations, Five Star Professional.

NJ Lenders Corp. was founded in 1991 and is currently one of New Jersey’s largest private mortgage banking firm.  Its mission, is to provide strong financing that fits the individual, the family and the situation. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, NJ Lenders Corp. is proud to have helped over 50,000 homeowners.

Winner Susan Lake said, “Receiving this award shows my clients that I am professional, and educated in what I do. I walk my clients through the home buying process and make sure that their experience with NJ Lenders Corp. takes the struggle and stress out of the home financing. My goal is to help people achieve the American dream with ease."

Five Star Professional contacts thousands of recent homebuyers, along with real estate agents, to identify award candidates and measure their client satisfaction levels. Phone, mail and online respondents rate their mortgage professional on criteria such as overall satisfaction and possibility of referral. Qualifying candidates are then evaluated on objective criteria such as experience, production levels and disciplinary and complaint history.

 “The Five Star Mortgage Professional award is very important to me. It shows that I have gone above and beyond to assist my clients. It is an honor to be recognized once again this year, especially when such a small percentage of lenders are recognized for this level of achievement,” said 6-time winner, Mark Casamassina.  

Professionals do not pay a fee to be considered or awarded

To learn more about NJ Lenders Corp. and its services or, to become pre-qualified for a mortgage, contact them at 973-890-0005 or visit www. njlenders.com

The Five Star Mortgage Professional program is designed to showcase the lenders in the local market with the highest client satisfaction. The final list is decided by the overall client satisfaction score, representing less than 3% of the mortgage professionals in the St. Louis area. 10,000 to 50,000 recent homebuyers and 250 local mortgage companies were surveyed in their research. Individuals who had a personal experience working with a mortgage professional were evaluated. The top scoring professionals were reviewed by a panel of industry experts who compiled the final list.

For further information contact Melissa Piccinich, Director of PR and Business Development Melissa@njlenders.com

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NJ Lenders Corp. (NMLS# 35286) is a leading New Jersey and New York Mortgage Company that is privately owned and licensed as a residential mortgage banker. Founded in 1991, the company currently originates mortgage loans in NJ, NY, CT, PA, VA, MD, and FL. Our mission is to offer our customers the most competitive mortgage rates and fees while providing the highest level of attention and service.