Evergreen Home Loans Expands Operations into Five Southeastern States with New Manager

Evergreen Home Loans expands into five Southeastern states, appointing John Porath as regional manager to drive growth and partnerships in the new markets.

Evergreen Home Loans, based in Washington State and previously focused on the Western U.S., is making waves by expanding into the Southeast.

The company is set to launch its operations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with John Porath stepping in as the new regional manager.

Leadership and Strategy

Robert Lipston, Evergreen’s executive vice president, is excited about Porath’s appointment.

He praised his extensive industry experience and knack for building strong teams and partnerships—qualities that will be crucial for this new venture.

Earlier this year, Evergreen expanded into Montana, opening four branches there.

The company’s reach now spans Washington, Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon.

Focus on Collaboration

To ensure a successful launch in the Southeast, Evergreen is bolstering key business areas, including collaborations with builders, affinity groups, and real estate agents.

Porath is poised to leverage his growth strategies to drive sustainable success in these new markets.

With a career spanning back to 1989 as a loan officer at Norwest Mortgage, Porath’s resume includes roles at Guild Mortgage, Guaranteed Rate Affinity, TIAA, Citizens Bank, and JPMorgan Chase.

Diverse Mortgage Offerings

Evergreen Home Loans offers a broad array of mortgage products, including government-backed loans, conventional loans, jumbo loans, and construction financing.

Over the past year, the firm has grown its network to 143 active loan officers across 52 branches, achieving an impressive sales volume of $1.86 billion.

Source: Housingwire