On April 1, 1976 childhood friends and later fellow entrepreneurs, Gary Dudley and Charlie Amato pooled their resources amounting to a $1500 investment and formed the Central Financial Insurance Services (CFIS) in Dallas, Texas. The company was established on the principles of providing excellent customer service and putting clients and their needs first—without ever compromising service. Today, the company is an international financial services company, providing products and services to help businesses, families, and financial institutions meet some of their most critical goals.
It was during the 1980s that SWBC Mortgage was formed and currently services the San Antonio and Hill country areas from five branches, all of which have their own resources to oversee and control the processing, underwriting and closing of their own loans. For more than 25 years now SWBC Mortgage has been recognized as the top independently owned mortgage banker in San Antonio which they attribute to a stable high level leadership and their seasoned loan officer staff with an average of 15 years of industry experience among them. The company is enjoying a spectacular year having, to date, funded more than $400 million in local loans. SWBC Mortgage’s President and CEO, Susan Stewart, is highly regarded amongst her peers. She is a Past President of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and is now the Chairman of the National Mortgage Bankers Association.
Among the seasoned Loan officer staff are Irene Morgan, John Cortissoz, Rob Flores and Leslie Barnett. Irene, with more than 25 years of industry experience, is producing manager of the Brookhollow Branch. John, as producing manager of the San Pedro Branch promises that from breaking ground to the final walk through, he will be with his client every step of the way. Has been recognized as being in the top 1% of originators in America for the past seven years. Producing manager, Rob of the Blanco at West Avenue Branch, works hard so his clients actually enjoy the mortgage process and end up feeling that they proved themselves to have been pretty savvy buyers. And, in the Hill Country, producing manager of that branch, Leslie, was named Five Star Mortgage Professional by Texas Monthly in 2015 and was recognized by the Kerrville Daily Times as Best Mortgage Lender in 2018.
As REALTORS® you know that your clients often experience setbacks associated with trying to get their loans processed in a timely fashion, so it is important to use the right lender. At SWBC Mortgage their number one goal is to provide exceptional service to clients, closing loans, not just on time but early with no surprises, to avoid last minute or late closings. Having local branches with attentive Loan Officers ensures that your borrowers can always have a personal connection with their lender who also lives in that community. SWBC Mortgage utilizes innovative technology to ensure smooth loan processing and closing and offers a wide range of loan products to take care of any of your client’s needs.
SWBC Mortgage is an active member of both SABOR and GSABA and frequently provides presentations to make the members at both venues aware of the products and services available to them and their clients. They are also very active within the communities they serve and financially support just about all of the local, state and national charities and non-profits. SWBC Mortgage VP and VA Liaison, Tamara Tapman, instructor extraordinaire, is quite visible in the community and very involved with educating members of the real estate industry in Texas as to the VA products available and the Vas requirements. Additionally, SWBC Mortgage offers mortgage services in support of the members of local, state and national credit unions.
A strong company with more than 30 years of sustained growth, SWBC Mortgage has an inviting and energetic corporate culture and consistently has a wide variety of exciting opportunities. They value their employees and have a clear understanding that without them, they would not be where they are today. With top-quality benefits and competitive pay, the company is able to attract and retain top talent to help achieve their goals. The SWBC Mortgage website at www.swbc.com has a wealth of information about the types of loan products they offer, how to find a pro to help with the loan process and the type of employment opportunities and benefits that are available. Check it out!
