ELMSFORD—1st Priority Mortgage, a leader in the New York mortgage lending industry since 1986, announced on Feb. 6 the integration of the mortgage originations and operations team from Hudson United Mortgage. The firm, headquartered in Williamsville, NY, stated that the strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth, solidifying its commitment to servicing the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Tristate area markets.
Uniting 1st Priority Mortgage and Hudson United Mortgage offer a wealth of expertise and an expanded array of unique loan products, serving borrowers across the region, company officials stated. As a subsidiary of Hanna Holdings, Inc., 1st Priority Mortgage is an affiliate of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Hudson United Mortgage was founded by the Rand Family and is affiliated with Howard Hanna | Rand Realty.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Hudson United Mortgage team to the 1st Priority family,” said Ken Wojnowski, President of 1st Priority Mortgage. “Their commitment to exceptional service and deep understanding of the local market aligns perfectly with our values. This allows them to expand their product offerings and us to reach the tristate area, better serving Howard Hanna | Rand Realty and borrowers throughout the region.”
With more than 30 years of experience, 1st Priority’s diverse loan portfolio and innovative technology solutions will complement Hudson United’s strong local presence and established relationships, the company stated in its press announcement.
Director of Core Services Revenue Growth Dan Rand also pointed to the exclusive loan products offered at 1st Priority, such as “Buy Before You Sell” and “Cash Advantage,” as game changers and said these will be valuable to real estate agents and borrowers in this highly competitive marketplace.
“We share a dedication to exceeding client expectations and believe this partnership will allow us to offer even greater value to our customers and increase our reach within the community,” stated Rand.