"Praise for Our Quick Closing Time. “Quick Closing Time” is one of the qualities where our Clients and Realtor partners consistently rank Academy and our Loan Officers EXTREMELY HIGH"
"Our mission at academy mortgage is to be the 1st Choice home loan lender with every Realtor, builder, and homeowner who shares our commitment to sustainable home ownership. After a record-breaking 2013, we are well on the road to achieving this goal.
• Fortified ranking as the #1 Independent purchase lender in the united states. Academy has held this top position for purchase
business since 2010.
• Achieved over $4.6 billion in total funded volume. Academy posted $4.66 billion in total funded volume in 2012, an astonishing 52%
increase from 2011.
• Helped more than 25,900 individuals and families attain home ownership. Academy closed a total of 25,939 loans in 2012, up from
18,551 total units in 2011, a remarkable increase of 40%.
• Maintained high levels of purchase business, both in volume and units. Our purchase volume for 2012 was $3.33 billion, an increase of 33% over 2011. Purchase business accounts for 71% of our company’s total transactions, which is significantly better than the industry average.
• Listed among top 15 mortgage bankers in the country for FHA purchase units, FHA purchase volume, purchase units, FHA units, and purchase volume. Academy is ranked in the CoreLogic Top 15 for total number of FHA purchase units (#6), total FHA purchase volume (#7), total number of purchase units (#11), total number of FHA loans (#12), and total purchase volume (#15).
• Qualified 118 loan officers and branch managers for president’s Club and top producers Club. This is the highest number
of qualifiers we’ve ever had. We recognize that for every one of these qualifiers, there is a strong and capable team that helps them
achieve their rank.
• Added talented team members throughout our organization. As of January 2013, Academy has 1,442 Loan Officers and Employees—
the industry’s brightest and most capable mortgage professionals. Our team has more than tripled from 411 employees in 2008.
• Expanded to 137 branches. Academy opened 37 new branches in 2012, bringing our total to 137 in 43 states. Building on this momentum, we expect 2013 to be an incredible year of growth and increased efficiency at Academy. The housing market and financial environment will continue to change, but with your diligence, we are well-positioned to take advantage of new opportunities and reach new heights this year.
Founded in 1988, Academy Mortgage is one of the nation’s largest and most respected independent mortgage lenders.
Academy's mission is to be 1st CHOICE in delivering the dream of sustainable home ownership by inspiring hope and building prosperity in the lives of our Employees, Builders, Realtor's, and the communities we serve. To accomplish this goal, we continue to do what we do best:
We are 100% focused on retail mortgage banking.
We deliver exceptional mortgage service.
We are committed to responsible lending practices.
We hire and retain the industry’s best mortgage professionals.
We provide market-leading mortgage solutions and tools.
Unlike banks and mortgage lenders that consolidate operations and service offsite, Academy has the distinct advantage of being a direct lender, which means all loan processing, underwriting, closings, and funding are handled at our local branch offices. Our branch offices have the tools and resources in-house to expedite these processes, resulting in our proven track record of closing loans as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Our company is recognized nationwide for our unwavering commitment to responsible lending, especially in today’s rapidly changing economy. We are a top-tier lender for purchase, FHA, resale, and builder loans.
Academy soars ahead of the industry by continuously delivering the Gold Standard in customer service. Our Loan Officers are easy to access and provide timely response, clear communication, and absolute follow-through. Our long tradition of customer satisfaction with our Realtor, Builder, and other Partners is affirmed year-after-year in our quarterly Partner Satisfaction Surveys.
Academy is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah; has over 135 branch offices across the country; and is licensed to process loans in 46 states.
Please contact us to see how we can help you achieve successful home ownership.
