Key Mortgage Services Doubles Down on Growing Business and Empowering Clients with New Hires and Promotions
As homebuyers, real estate companies and the media fixate on current mortgage rates, one Chicago area mortgage firm is bullish on its opportunities to better serve clients in this unprecedented housing market by strengthening its team with recent new hires and promotions. Chicago-based Key Mortgage Services, Inc., announced the hiring of Jason Brown as vice president, area sales manager, and the promotion of LaToya Spann-Martin as area sales manager and leader of the company's new Community Impact and Lending Division.
"At a critical time in our industry when other lenders are reducing headcount, the appointments of Jason Brown and LaToya Spann-Martin are proof of Key Mortgage's commitment to supporting our loan officers and clients," said Ralph Melbourne, president of Key Mortgage Services. "We are laying the foundation to increase volume by investing in sales leadership, expanding to new markets and sending a clear message that we aren't going anywhere."
Jason Brown joins Key Mortgage from Chase and brings 23 years of lending experience to the company. In his new position as area sales manager, Brown will support Key Mortgage sales by focusing on long-term growth and personalized business plans to help loan officers meet their individual goals.
"I was drawn to Key Mortgage because it's continually investing in its loan officers and giving them opportunities to grow their business and strengthen referral partner relationships," said Brown, who also credits the unique partnership between Key Mortgage and parent real estate firm Baird & Warner as a motivation to join the company. "Whether nurturing new talent or coaching top producers to reach new heights, I am passionate about fostering professional development. At Key Mortgage, I have found a supportive leadership team and a culture that encourages growth and is committed to delivering the best client experience. This is the perfect place to advance my career while helping others do the same."
LaToya Spann-Martin has been with Key Mortgage since 2018 and, in her elevated role, will launch the firm's Community Impact and Lending division. As part of the company's commitment to housing equality, this division is dedicated to growth, education and outreach in underserved communities, leveraging existing financial literacy and lending partnerships to empower prospective clients and increase homeownership.
"I believe building generational wealth through homeownership strengthens the fabric of families and the neighborhoods where they live, so I am honored to lead a team dedicated to understanding the needs of underserved communities," said Spann-Martin. "I look forward to working closely with agents, community leaders, non-profit organizations and local businesses to identify lending opportunities that support the growth and success of families living in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods."
Spann-Martin has been passionate about community impact throughout her 25-year professional career. During that time, she partnered with a variety of community-oriented organizations including the Spanish Coalition for Housing, West Cook Homeownership Center, YWCA, Austin Chamber of Commerce and Home Of Life Community Development Corporation. She previously worked as a homebuyer education instructor for both Baird & Warner's HomeEasier financial literacy workshops and Habitat for Humanity's Homebuyer University and is currently sponsorship director of the Chicago chapter of the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA).
"We are confident that Jason and LaToya will excel in their new roles at Key Mortgage and help lay the foundation for our continued success," added Melbourne. "Jason's decision to join our company speaks volumes about the values and culture we foster within our organization, where our employees feel supported in growing their business and providing exceptional customer service. Elevating LaToya to helm our Community Impact and Lending Division represents an investment in new markets and reinforces Key Mortgage's commitment to making homeownership more equitable and accessible for all."
About Key Mortgage Services:
With roots that date back to 1855, Key Mortgage is a family-owned independent full-service financial products provider, consistently ranking among the top lenders in Chicago area. Built by a local real estate services company, Key Mortgage deeply understands the needs of agents and works hard to make them look their best to their clients. Key Mortgage loan officers combine industry-leading technology and operational excellence with a wide variety of financial products to ensure homebuyers get a loan that fits their unique situation, with efficient processing and timely closing. Learn more at MyKeyMortgage.com.