loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI), a leading provider of home lending solutions facilitating the dream of homeownership for customers, proudly announces that 52 of its retail loan originators have been recognized in Scotsman Guide’s Top Originators 2024 rankings. Notably, Baret Kechian clinched a top 10 spot on the Top Dollar Volume list.
Scotsman Guide’s 15th annual Top Originators list is a premier benchmark of retail mortgage loan originators, ranking thousands of the nation’s top-producing loan originators across various categories, including Top Dollar Volume, Most Loans Closed, Top Purchase Volume, Top VA Volume, and Top FHA Volume.
loanDepot Executive Vice President John Bianchi lauds the team’s unparalleled expertise, talent, energy, and dedication to helping more families achieve homeownership. Bianchi highlights the remarkable achievement of the loanDepot loan consultants recognized in Scotsman Guide’s Top Originator’s list, especially amidst one of the most challenging market cycles in history. He emphasizes loanDepot’s commitment to individual growth for originators, coupled with delivering world-class products and service to communities.
Among the notable highlights for the top 1,000 in each category:
- Top Dollar Volume: Baret Kechian ranks #8, followed by Nathan Sibbet (#333), Scott Snapp (#342), Christian Babcock (#408), Lisa Gustafson (#507), Joshua Jones (#568), Bryan Peck (#690), and Mario Cerrato (#770).
- Most Loans Closed: Baret Kechian secures #11, with Scott Snapp at #32, and Mario Cerrato at #143. The list extends to include Ron Byrom (#234), Chris Hibbing (#260), Melissa Guerra (#278), Christian Babcock (#292), Lisa Gustafson (#337), Joshua Jones (#361), and Josh McCarthy (#411), among others.
- Top FHA Volume: Mario Cerrato leads at #56, accompanied by Chris Hibbing (#109), Scott Snapp (#112), Melissa Guerra (#265), and Damarys Prieto (#291), among others.
Since 2010, the Scotsman Guide Top Originators list has recognized thousands of the nation’s top-producing residential mortgage originators. To qualify for the Top Originator rankings, a licensed residential mortgage originator must secure $40 million or more in production or close at least 100 loans within the past calendar year.
About loanDepot:
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI; NMLS # 174457) is an equal housing lender and digital commerce company committed to guiding customers throughout the homeownership journey. Since its inception in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach, streamlining the purchase or refinance of a home. As one of the nation’s largest non-bank retail mortgage lenders, loanDepot offers a broad suite of lending and real estate services, aiming to simplify one of life’s most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is dedicated to serving communities through various philanthropic efforts.
