I began my career in the mortgage industry in 1979, initially as an agent, then as a wholesale lender representative. Today, I am the National Sales Manager at Union Federal Bank. Among my most interesting experiences during this journey was my introduction to Preferred Financial.

In the late 1990’s, one of Preferred Financial’s competitors suggested that I contact them and establish a business relationship. (The competitor had begun his career in the industry as a wholesale lender representative and, as such, had worked with Preferred Financial. He had nothing but praise for the company.)

When I met Anthony, the owner of Preferred Financial, he quickly validated all that I had previously heard. It was clear that his was a company with which we wanted to do business. Anthony insisted on meeting with members of our wholesale staff before committing to anything. I offered to fly him to our offices in Indiana, but he declined, preferring instead to go back on “his dime”. Since that visit, we have funded well over a billion dollars worth of loans for Preferred Financial.

Again, while my introduction to Preferred Financial remains one of my most interesting business experiences, my involvement with them over the years has made it one of my most positive.

Howard Hoyt
National Sales Manager
Union Federal Bank