Independent mortgage lender Castle & Cooke Mortgage has opened its first branch in Missouri and selected an industry veteran to oversee it, the company announced.
The new branch is at 2 Cityplace Drive, Suite 200, St. Louis. It will be managed by Jeff Mikel, who has 26 years of experience in the mortgage industry.
“Opening our St. Louis branch is an important milestone for us, as it’s our first location in Missouri and represents our continued growth as a company,” Castle & Cooke Mortgage President and Chief Operating Officer Adam Thorpe said in a release.
“Much of the success we’ve seen is due to our dedication to hiring highly skilled employees who share our commitment to customer service. Jeff and his team are perfect examples of that standard of excellence,” Thorpe added.
Thorpe said Mikel has strong leadership skills and vast knowledge of all aspects of the mortgage process.
“I feel there is an important need in our area for a mortgage company that pays attention to customer service and closing loans in a timely fashion,” Mikel said. “I want Castle & Cooke Mortgage to be that go-to company that gets the job done correctly and delivers the right service.”