[NEWS] Midwest Equity Mortgage Ranks No. 1101 on the 2015 Inc. 5000 List

For Immediate Release:

New York - Inc. magazine has ranked Midwest Equity Mortgage number 1101 on its 34th annual Inc. 5000, with a three-year sales growth of 392% and $19.7m revenue. 

Every year Inc. ranks the fastest-growing private companies in America. This recognition has been regarded as a barometer for trending growth and industry standards. Companies such as Yelp, Pandora, Timberland, Dell, LinkedIn, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 5000.

With more than twenty years combined lending experience between the partners, the management team at Midwest Equity has the knowledge and understanding to helping clients navigate through the entire loan process from start to finish. 

"We are a perfect sized “Boutique” Mortgage Company, large enough to compete with the biggest players around - yet small enough to care. Our two managing members touch every file, and as cliché as it may sound, treat every mortgagee as if they were the first customer in 2006."

Midwest Equity Mortgage is an accredited business with an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. The company also belongs to the Mortgage Bankers Association and is in good standing.

"The story of this year's Inc. 5000 is the story of great leadership. In an incredibly competitive business landscape, it takes something extraordinary to take your company to the top," says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. "You have to remember that the average company on the Inc. 5000 grew nearly six-fold since 2012. Business owners don't achieve that kind of success by accident." 

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Now more than ever, you need to work with someone you can trust. Ask us about our A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and our incredible complaint-free record and you will know: you have found your lender! Why are you still waiting for the “big bank” to call you back? Get in touch with someone who cares-TODAY!

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Spotlight on the Irvine Office

The Midwest Equity Mortgage - Irvine office serves Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties as well as other areas across the state of California. We are available for appointments in office, over the telephone, or in your home or place of business.

John Busher, Branch Manager

John Busher

John graduated from the University of St Thomas in St Paul, Minnesota in 2000 with a degree in Business Management. He began his career as a Personal Banker for a Fortune 500 Bank, moved up the ranks and accepted a promotion and transfer to Southern California in 2003. A year later he moved into the Mortgage Industry in San Diego. He was a top producer for a regional mortgage banker from 2003 until 2011. He joined the team at Midwest Equity in 2011 and was quickly promoted to Branch Manager. John’s 12+ years in the financial services arena make his knowledge invaluable as he pursues helping families save money. John and his wife Brenda, have three children, Jake, Nick and Mike.

Spotlight on the Chesterfield Office

The Midwest Equity Mortgage - Chesterfield office serves the surrounding counties as well as other areas across the state of Missouri. We are available for appointments in office, over the telephone, or in your home or place of business.

Scott Carpenter, Branch Manager

Scott Carpenter

Scott graduated from Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal Missouri in 1994, where he was a student athlete and played on the basketball team.  After graduating with a BS degree in Business, he pursued a career in consumer finance, and in 1997 transitioned his career into Mortgage Banking.  Scott has been a leader in the St. Louis mortgage industry for over seventeen years. He and his wife Nicole have one son: Haden, and reside in Wildwood, MO.

Spotlight on the St. Louis Office

The Midwest Equity Mortgage - St Louis office serves St. Louis, St Charles, and Jefferson Counties as well as other areas across the state of Missouri. We are available for appointments in office, over the telephone, or in your home or place of business.

Scott Carpenter, Branch Manager

Scott Carpenter

Scott graduated from Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal Missouri in 1994, where he was a student athlete and played on the basketball team.  After graduating with a BS degree in Business, he pursued a career in consumer finance, and in 1997 transitioned his career into Mortgage Banking.  Scott has been a leader in the St. Louis mortgage industry for over seventeen years. He and his wife Nicole have one son: Haden, and reside in Wildwood, MO.

Spotlight on the Chicago Office

The Midwest Equity Mortgage - Chicago office serves all of Chicagoland as well as outlying areas in Cook, Lake and Dupage counties as well as the rest of the state of Illinois. We are available for appointments in office, over the telephone, or in your home or place of business.

Joe Paterna, Branch Manager – Chicago

Joe Paterna

Joe received his BA from Lake Forest College and went on to achieve a MA from the University Of Massachusetts. Joe grew up in Boston where he excelled on the handball court and is a member of the South Boston Hall of Fame. He now serves as the Branch Manager of our Chicago office using his experience and knowledge to promote the Midwest Equity vision. Joe and his wife, Carrie are happy to be back “home” in Chicago.Joe and his wife , Carrie reside in Oak Park and have one child, Angelina.

Joe oversees all daily operations of our Oak Brook Office. Joe has extensive mortgage banking experience and has originated hundreds of loans himself. Should you have any questions about your loan application which cannot be answered by your loan officer, or should you desire to reach out to Joe about anything, he is available anytime. Joe can be contacted at (630) 537-1701. 

What is the Mortgage V.I.P. Employee Benefit Program?

The Mortgage V.I.P. Employee Benefit program from Midwest Equity Mortgage is a unique option to give your company a stronger, more competitive benefit program without costing you more money.

What is the Mortgage V.I.P. Employee Benefit Program?

This highly competitive program allows a company to add mortgage loan assistance for their employees as part of their benefit package. 

Press Release - Len Tortorice hired as Director of Business Development

Len Tortorice

For Immediate Release - Midwest Equity Mortgage, LLC (MEM), a direct to consumer retail mortgage lender, welcomes Len Tortorice to the role of Director of Business Development. Tortorice has over 30 years of industry experience in many aspects of the mortgage industry and more recently a Divisional Manager for a large wholesale lender.

Len will be focusing specifically on recruiting Senior Loan Originators as well as origination teams/branches within the states of IL, WI, KS, MO, IN, CA, WA and the FL.   MEM has grown significantly over the last 24 months as a direct result of its Originators’ success and offers a combination of resources and compensation packages which are second to none.

Please contact Len at len@midwestequity.com to make a confidential inquiry of opportunity.   

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Now more than ever, you need to work with someone you can trust. Ask us about our A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and our incredible complaint-free record and you will know: you have found your lender! Why are you still waiting for the “big bank” to call you back? Get in touch with someone who cares-TODAY!

Midwest Equity on Google+

Spotlight on the Kansas City Office

The Midwest Equity Mortgage - Kansas City office serves the Kansas and Missouri areas. We are available for appointments in office, over the telephone, or in your home or place of business.

Steven Klodzin, Branch Manager – Kansas City

Steven Klodzin

Steven began his career in the mortgage industry in 2005 and has a vast amount of knowledge and experience in several aspects of the mortgage process. During the past decade he spent several years as Vice President for a successful mortgage company and was heavily involved in operations as well as originating loans. Steven’s experience is a key asset to his clients when it comes to getting their loans closed quickly and efficiently. Steve and his wife Jaclyn reside in Lees Summit, MO.

Steven Klodzin oversees all daily operations of our Overland Park office. Steve has extensive mortgage banking experience and has originated hundreds of loans himself. Should you have any questions about your loan application which cannot be answered by your loan officer, or want contact Steve direct for anything, he is available anytime. Steve can be contacted at 913-214-9701.

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Spotlight on the Milwaukee Office

The Midwest Equity Mortgage - Milwaukee office serves the entire state of Wisconsin. We are available for appointments in office, over the telephone, or in your home or place of business.

Bill Livesey, Branch Manager – Milwaukee

William (Bill) Livesey

Bill attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he graduated with a BA degree in Finance in 1989. He spent 13 years in the Finance and Credit industries, where he held numerous management positions. In early 2004 he transitioned into the Mortgage industry. He spent several years as a Mortgage Consultant, and is currently the Branch Manager of our Brookfield office. Bill’s twenty plus years of experience are a great asset to his customers when finding options to save them money. Bill and his wife Lisa reside in Greenfield, Wisconsin, along with their four children Joseph, Justin, Tyler, and Amanda.

Spotlight on the Miami Office

The Midwest Equity Mortgage - Miami office serves South Florida and other areas across the state. We are available for appointments in office, over the telephone, or in your home or place of business.

Phil Engel, Branch Manager

Phil Engel

Phil began his career in mortgage banking by trading mortgage back securities on Wall Street. From there, he represented major Wall Street investment firms like Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch before transitioning to the retail end of the industry. Phil is proud to be the father of two grown children and a baby grandson.

Phil oversees all daily operations of our Miami Office. As a producing manager, Phil keeps on top of the changing market and is a valuable resource to the office. Should you have any questions about your loan application which cannot be answered by your loan officer, or should you desire to reach out to Phil about anything, he is available anytime. Phil can be contacted at 305-384-1800.

Spotlight on the San Diego Office

Jim Apesso

The Midwest Equity Mortgage - San Diego office serves North, South, and East San Diego County as well as Imperial County and other areas across the state of California. We are available for appointments in office, over the telephone, or in your home or place of business.

Dwayne Kotera, Branch Manager

Dwayne graduated from the University of Dayton where he majored in Business and was also part of the All Atlantic 10 golf team for four years. Dwayne started in the lending industry after a decade of sales and marketing success in the Midwest. He now serves as the Branch Manager of the San Diego office. Dwayne and his wife, Lisa, have two children:

Matthew Dennison

Brayden and Brynn.

Dwayne oversees all daily operations of our San Diego Office. Dwayne has extensive mortgage banking experience and has originated hundreds of loans himself. Should you have any questions about your loan application which cannot be answered by your loan officer, or should you desire to reach out to Dwayne about anything, he is available anytime. Dwayne can be contacted at 619-610-9802.