Castle & Cooke Mortgage Expands in Washington Market

Industry Veteran Michael Frazier to Lead the Olympia Branch


OLYMPIA, WA--(Marketwired - October 20, 2015) - Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC®, one of the nation's leading independent mortgage lenders with 39 locations across the United States, is spreading its geographic wings once again with the announcement of its latest branch opening in the greater Olympia, Washington region. Offering borrowers a full suite of loan products, Castle & Cooke Mortgage's new Washington office will deliver exceptional customer service and fast home loan closings that clients have come to rely upon.

Michael Frazier (NMLS# 275653) will manage the branch -- located at 3231 Willamette Drive NE, Suite C, in Lacey -- and lead Castle & Cooke Mortgage's growth initiatives in the Washington region. Frazier has nearly 20 years of mortgage experience in the Washington region, with several past management roles at large financial institutions, including Bank of America, Guild Mortgage Co. and Waterstone Mortgage Corp.

"The Olympia location fits perfectly with our mission to serve markets where borrowers need more home financing options," said Frazier. "Washington residents deserve a top-notch mortgage lender that excels in working with clients' individual needs. With our broad array of loan programs and renowned fast home loan funding, Castle & Cooke Mortgage can better serve homeowners and buyers across the state of Washington."

Castle & Cooke Mortgage is in the midst of an aggressive expansion strategy with plans to be in 48 states by the end of 2016. This year alone, the company has opened seven new branches and is now lending in 20 states.

"We are excited to expand our presence in Washington and help current and aspiring homeowners, as well as the local real estate community, with our wide variety of loan products, flexibility and reliability," said Adam Thorpe, President and Chief Operating Officer for Castle & Cooke Mortgage. "Castle & Cooke Mortgage is committed to opening branches in areas where we can provide the greatest value to borrowers, mortgage professionals, real estate agents and home builders."

A grand opening for the Lacey branch is planned for Spring 2016. Frazier can be reached via email at mfrazier@castlecookemortgage.com or by phone at (360) 878-9681.

Founded in 2005 and part of the historic Castle & Cooke family of companies that commenced business in 1851, Castle & Cooke Mortgage has become one of the premiere residential real estate lenders. The company is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, strategic growth and the acquisition, development and long-term success of elite mortgage professionals in each market they serve.

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About Castle & Cooke Mortgage

Castle & Cooke Mortgage (NMLS #1251), one of the nation's leading independent mortgage lenders with 39 locations across the United States and more than 250 employees, is founded on three core values -- integrity, honesty and transparency. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company is renowned for its fast home loans and its broad array of loan programs to meet borrowers' needs. According to Mortgage Executive Magazine, the 10-year-old company is already among the top 100 mortgage lenders in the nation. Backed by the financial strength of its more than 160-year-old parent company Castle & Cooke, Castle & Cooke Mortgage can be found online at www.castlecookemortgage.com and followed on Twitter at @CastleandCooke and on Facebook at Facebook.com/Castle.Cooke.Mortgage. Castle & Cooke Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender.

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Michael Frazier is a Regional Manager for Castle & Cooke Mortgage.