Nationwide mortgage lender saw steady loan production and leveraged capital to fund its growth objectives
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 3, 2025 -- Despite a challenging and elevated interest rate environment last year, Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service independent mortgage companies, and a top Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lender in the U.S., helped more than 316,000 borrowers secure financing for their most important asset—their homes.
National lender, Freedom Mortgage saw steady loan production and leveraged capital to fund its growth objectives.
Freedom Mortgage, a top mortgage loan originator, provides low down payment mortgages to first-time homebuyers and homeowners nationwide, including thousands of U.S. veterans, and reached $122 billion in production volume in 2024. The company is also a top mortgage servicer and serviced the mortgages of more than 2.5 million homeowners, representing over $625 billion in loans. Freedom Mortgage also helped 50,000 borrowers successfully achieve a better financial position through loan modifications or partial claims.
"Despite challenging market conditions, we strategically grew our Correspondent and Bulk Acquisition channels, driving tremendous growth in the Servicing Portfolio," said Stanley C. Middleman, Freedom Mortgage president and CEO. "I'm proud of how our dedicated employees worked together, and, once again, gave back to local communities across the country."
Freedom Mortgage donated more than $754,000 last year through its philanthropic arm, Freedom Cares, and saw another year of high employee volunteer engagement with more than 1,600 hours spent bettering local communities.
Middleman commended Freedom Mortgage employees for their generosity and dedication to supporting multiple charitable organizations throughout 2024, including programs for veterans, service members, and their families. Through Freedom Cares, the company operates the following annual campaigns:
- Holiday Toy Drive provides an opportunity for Freedom Mortgage employees to make monetary or physical toy donations for underserved youth to brighten the spirits of families during the holiday season. Last December, employees and Middleman raised $60,000 in support of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), The Salvation Army, and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
- Rucksacks to Backpacks inspires employees to provide backpacks and school supplies to the children of active-duty military, National Guard members, and Reservists. In celebration of the twelfth year of the program in 2024, Freedom Mortgage's employees and friends joined Middleman to raise $100,000 for several United Service Organizations (USO) Centers across the country just before the start of the new school year. Additionally, employees in a couple of locations donated over 50 backpacks and school supplies.
- Feeding America® "Freedom From Hunger" initiative empowers employees to help people facing hunger in their communities. Freedom Mortgage employees, vendors, and Middleman, raised $90,000 to support individuals facing food insecurity.
- Operation Heartfelt Connection (formerly Project Gratitude) encourages Freedom Mortgage employees to submit handwritten and video messages of thanks to active-duty service members. Last year, employees recorded nearly 300 messages of thanks which were shared with active-duty service members through USO Centers across the globe.
Last fall, Middleman's biography, Seeing Around Corners, by R. Christopher Whalen, was published by Forbes Books and has been a best seller in a number of categories on Amazon including #1 New Release in Entrepreneurship Management, Real Estate, and Mortgages.
"I'm so proud of the book as it dives into my—at times, very challenging—journey in establishing Freedom Mortgage. In my book, I also share best practices and principles that any leader or entrepreneur may find helpful," said Middleman.
One of the nation's largest independent mortgage companies, Freedom Mortgage is committed to fostering homeownership and financial betterment across the country. For more information about Freedom Mortgage's philanthropic programs visit www.teamfreedomcares.org. Click here (or visit https://share.vidyard.com/watch/kHaiFgcKbZEhMiRHEqopLS) to see a recap of Freedom Cares efforts in 2024.
For more information about Freedom Mortgage visit FreedomMortgage.com.
About Freedom Mortgage
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Freedom Mortgage is an independent mortgage company that provides mortgage loans through retail, wholesale, and correspondent channels. One of the nation's largest non-bank mortgage lenders and servicers, the company is licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Freedom Mortgage is a top VA and FHA (government-insured) lender in the U.S. (Inside Mortgage Finance, January–September 2024), and one of the mortgage industry's largest philanthropic supporters of the USO of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The company is also renowned for its vibrant work environment, where all team members can thrive. Earlier this year, Freedom Mortgage was honored for the fourth year in a row as a Top Workplaces USA. Last year, Freedom Mortgage made it back on the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll for the ninth time as one of the fastest-growing private companies across the country. Freedom Mortgage's mission is to foster homeownership for all consumers across America. Freedom Mortgage, Lender NMLS ID: 2767. Equal Housing Opportunity. For more information, visit FreedomMortgage.com.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CONTACT:
Ellen Longo
609-678-0968
Ellen.Longo@FreedomMortgage.com
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