Mutual of Omaha Builder Division
Building Business, Building Relationships
Our Builder Division Leadership team features qualified & experienced business leaders who are committed to providing outstanding mortgage service to Home Builders & Real Estate Sales professionals. Our mission is to accommodate our Builder clients’ goals with the best possible advice & solutions for their customers’ mortgage financing needs.
Our clients will receive on-going collaboration from seasoned homebuilding executives with expertise in sales, training, marketing & mortgage lending along with a resolute commitment to customer satisfaction.
Jim Scheffler
VP of Mortgage Lending
NMLS 631468
Accomplished, customer-centered & result oriented executive with finance, operations and service experience among diverse clientele. A former Home Builder Executive VP/Chief of Operations at LHI Mortgage, Inc. A builder-owned, full-service mortgage banking operation. Jim was fundamental in growing the firm from $40 million in annual origination volume to $360 million. Responsible for multiple locations throughout Chicago, specifically a southwestern suburban project with over 5,000 units financed and received annually Top Home Builder Lender J.D. Power Award winner for customer satisfaction and 2016/2017 Executive Club Award.
Richard Bridges
VP of Builder Business Development
NMLS 1827152
Rich was the 2018 President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. He has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of the homebuilding industry including recruiting, hiring & training to managing, developing & motivating elite sales teams. Rich will leverage his experience in management, marketing & sales management to add value for our builder clients. He can coordinate with sales managers & representatives to develop strategies to generate more sales, collaborate on marketing opportunities.
Reach Jim at (817) 217-6657
JScheffler@MutualMortgage.com
Reach Rich at (630) 921-3434
RBridges@MutualMortgage.com
Our Builder Division understands new construction. Our team has decades of experience working for builders and with builders. We understand that a home builder needs a team that can not only deliver a home on time but ensure that the customer receives exemplary customer service throughout.
Tools We Offer In Order to Support Our Builder Partners
We offer cutting edge technology to make the loan process easy for your customers and your sales teams.
We deliver efficient and timely credit approval from a direct lender
Our appraisal panels include seasoned professionals with new construction experience
We feature a new construction operations team that specializes in new construction lending and pipe-line management.
Our experienced underwriters are focused on delivering solutions rather than rejections.
Our Builder Division leadership team and operations teams are fully integrated so as to be able to solve problems and deliver results for challenging files.
We offer “TBD” mortgage commitments for customers who have current challenges preventing them from moving forward.
We will better equip your sales team to help your buyers. Our team will be an extension of your team; able to provide ongoing sales training, education and industry information.
With our network of new construction service provider relationships, we can help connect your team with industry experts who can offer support, collaboration and solutions for any aspect of your business.
As a nationally respected mortgage company, we also offer a joint venture model for select home builder partners seeking greater operational and strategic support.
With a 97% customer satisfaction rating and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, you can be sure your employees will be receiving the best service experience with a knowledgeable team.
If you're looking for a mortgage lender that will listen to your clients and deliver a truly personalized home loan on schedule, let us collaborate on how we can work together.
Earning your trust and the trust of your customers
About Us
Mutual of Omaha has been helping customers since 1909. Inspired by hometown values and committed to being responsible and caring for each other, we exist for the benefit of our customers.
And, like our customers, we thrive on relationships and building genuine, enduring connections. As a Mutual of Omaha company our focus isn’t about increasing share prices. It’s helping customers reach their financial goals. As one of the most trusted names in financial services for more than 100 years, our brand is known by millions who do business with Mutual of Omaha, a Fortune 500 company.
We are recognized for our enduring legacy of always taking care of our customers. Our organization has a strong leadership team of seasoned mortgage professionals. We offer state-of-the-art technology and superior operational support, ensuring your loan process will be easy and efficient. Not only do we offer competitive rates, but we understand the needs, wants and concerns of our customers which is why we dedicate ourselves to providing the best customer experience for each transaction. Our foundational values drive our business from the ground up and are reflected among every department, employee, manager and executive.
Why Us?
Our entire organization is centered around delivering the right products to your customers, on-time and with everyone aware of where we are in the process. As an experienced team of mortgage professionals, we can promise that our team will guide your customers and stay involved until closing and beyond.
What We Do
As a full-service mortgage lender, we have the solution for nearly every mortgage need. Our portfolio of home financing options include: fixed and adjustable rate loans, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo loans, and refinancing programs. Along with our products, we offer competitive rates, a streamlined process and local underwriting & processing support –all focused on helping loan originators efficiently serve the needs of customers.
About Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
The Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company has been helping customers since 1909. Inspired by hometown values and committed to being responsible and caring for each other, we exist for the benefit of our customers.
As a full-service mortgage lender, we have the solution for nearly every mortgage need. Our portfolio of home financing options include: fixed and adjustable rate loans, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo loans, and refinancing programs. Along with our products, we offer competitive rates, a streamlined process and local underwriting and processing support —all focused on helping serve the needs of customers.
- A wide range of home refinancing
- Timely, accurate loan status updates
- Competitive rates and fees
- A+ rating with Better Business Bureau
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