Eric Francis has been named VP of Finance at Columbus-based Go Mortgage, the lender announced in a press release.
“I couldn’t be more eager to get started with the GO Mortgage team. Being part of a forward-thinking company that has a diversified range of products and sales channels is truly invigorating,” Francis said.
He brings nearly three decades of financial management experience to the role, having held various leadership positions across the mortgage banking, home improvement, and financial services worlds.
Prior to Go, Francis served as VP of Mortgage at A+ Federal Credit Union. During his tenure there, he increased monthly origination volume by 300% by initiating secondary marketing relationships and adding government loan products.
His other experience includes leadership…
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