McCaffrey Home Mortgage Twice Honored with "Mortgage Broker of the Year" and “Loan Officer of the Year”

Sierra Pacific Mortgage, a leading mortgage lender based in Folsom, CA with regional centers throughout the United States, has announced that McCaffrey Home Mortgage has been named the Mortgage Broker of the Year for the fifth time. The award recognizes both the high quantity and exceptional quality of the loans processed in 2008 by McCaffrey Home Mortgage, which is skillfully overseen by Branch Manager Missi Lucente. Additionally, Mercedes "Alex" Sanchez, a loan consultant with McCaffrey Home Mortgage, has been awarded the 2008 Top Producing Loan Officer Award in recognition of her individual loan production and number one ranking in total fundings. Sierra Pacific has a long-standing relationship with the McCaffrey Home Mortgage.

“It is important to recognize exceptional quality, fairness and simplicity in the business of home mortgage, and McCaffrey Home Mortgage is worthy of the attention,” said Mike Clark, Fresno Regional Manager for Sierra Pacific Mortgage. “This honor is awarded for being our number one volume broker, but more importantly, McCaffrey Home Mortgage is a first class organization. From the quality of their loan packaging, to the integrity of their staff, to their high closing percentages, McCaffrey Home Mortgage represents the gold standard for home financing.”

An employee of McCaffrey Home Mortgage for nearly eight years, Sanchez funded $27.233 Million in home loans in 2008. When speaking about Sanchez, Clark added, “The achievements of McCaffrey Home Mortgage wouldn't be possible without the hard work and dedication of everyone in their mortgage division, especially Alex.” He continues, “This is not the first time we have recognized Alex with this award. Year after year, Alex continues to bring a very high level of integrity and commitment to her customers, and it shows in her numbers. We have a great deal of respect and appreciation for Alex and the rest of the team at McCaffrey Home Mortgage."

With competitive rates, McCaffrey Home Mortgage provides the easiest way for homebuyers to finance their new McCaffrey home, as well as a resale home or other newly built homes in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Offering a variety of loan programs to select from, including refinance and home equity loans, McCaffrey Home Mortgage specialists pride themselves on their ability to listen to buyers, understand their needs, and help them find the loan program that best fits their budget.

“Earning the 2008 Mortgage Broker of the Year award from Sierra Pacific is a tremendous honor, one that recognizes the hard work and dedication that our team contributed during one of the more challenging years for the real estate market in recent memory,” said Robert McCaffrey, CEO of the McCaffrey Group. “And we are incredibly proud that Alex, a highly talented member of our knowledgeable team, received the 2008 Top Producing Loan Officer Award. Our primary focus is always on our customers, for whom we strive to provide excellent service and a clear, simple, and comfortable solution for achieving the American dream of home ownership.”

Local-based McCaffrey Home Mortgage is a member of The McCaffrey Group family of companies, which includes a full complement of homebuying solutions, including home sales, construction, realty and financing for homebuyers in the Central San Joaquin Valley. McCaffrey Home Mortgage can be reached by phone at (559) 256-7050. Borrowers are able to apply for a loan in person, by phone or online, either in English or Spanish.

The multi award-winning McCaffrey Homes has built thousands of homes in some of the area's most desirable neighborhoods and locations. Representing three generations of dedicated family homebuilding and land development experience in the Central San Joaquin Valley, the McCaffrey Group is a trusted family-owned company with deep community roots for more than 30 years. The company has been honored with many of the building industry's and the community’s highest awards, including recognition from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, California State Senate and Assembly, National Association of Home Builders, California Building Industry Association, City of Fresno, Institute for Family Business, Builder magazine, and The Fresno Bee.