Planet Home, Embrace Expand Despite Cooling Market
Despite the slew of closings and layoffs, some mortgage lenders continue to expand as the market cools. Planet Home Lending announced it is opening a new branch office in Lehigh Valley, PA. It will be led by Retail Branch Managers Christopher Lewis and Nick DeJesus, and Sales Manager Andrew Keller. The group is known for providing a customer-focused, high-touch experience. Planet Home offers down payment and closing cost assistance, as well as rate buydowns. Planet Home continues to expand nationwide after its Q3 earnings report showed a 14.1% boost in loan volume despite market difficulties. “Planet’s efficiencies allow us to deliver what first-time homebuyers expect in the Lehigh Valley market,” DeJesus said. “We were drawn to Planet by the company’s great rates,…