PLANO, Texas, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of its latest branch, d/b/a Seagate Financial, in Plano, Texas. Fairway is a leading mortgage banker, with 106 locations nationwide. Fairway was recently ranked fourth in the nation in terms of volume by Broker Magazine. Fairway closed $3.94 billion in loan volume in 2010, exceeding our expectations!

The company was founded in 1996 by Steve Jacobson and Dean Anderson. Fairway is headquartered in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin with additional corporate offices around the country, including a large facility in Plano Texas. Fairway employs more than 1000 employees nationwide. Fairway branches operate autonomously in their day-to-day operations while still maintaining compliance and providing consistency to their customers. Fairway’s corporate offices provide strong support in the areas of personnel, accounting and quality control.

JC Mier is also a proven leader in the industry. Becoming part of the Fairway family of offices will serve to enhance JC’s ability to service his customers. With an expanded network of lenders and relationships, JC will be able to offer the Plano area a wide variety of choices.

“JC and is a proven leader and a top-notch lender. Joining Fairway will help build his presence. We’re extremely excited to have JC, and Seagate Financial as part of our team,” said Steve Jacobson, Fairway Independent Mortgage Founder and CEO.

“The thing that impressed me the most about Fairway was their quickness to respond,” said JC. “It’s all about their customers and their branches. Fairway’s branch support is second to none.”

JC added, “Fairway’s team is the type of people you want to surround yourself with. My vision is to build and expand Seagate Financial just as the Fairway family has done. And just like Fairway, I am motivated by making a difference in people’s lives.”

JC’s branch, Seagate Financial, is conveniently located at 17304 Preston Road, Suite 800, in Plano Texas, providing easy access from all directions for clients, vendors, and business associates. For information on Seagate Financial, please visit www.seagatefinancial.com.

Interested in more information about Fairway Independent Mortgage? Visit Fairway’s website at www.fairwayindependentmc.com. If you have any questions or comments, please call our corporate office, at 866-912-4800 or email success@fairwaymc.com.

SOURCE Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation