United Shore Named A Detroit Free Press Top Workplace

TROY, Mich., Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- United Shore, one of the nation's largest and fastest growing independent mortgage lenders has been named by the Detroit Free Press as one of Michigan's Top Workplaces for the third consecutive year.

"At United Shore, we have a workplace culture that is very unique.  In fact, an exciting and fulfilling workplace is our top business objective," said CEO and President Mat Ishbia. "I am so proud of our team members for the recognition they have given the company because they are the key to our extraordinary success." Ishbia has created a workplace environment that truly values people – from perks like free valet parking and a state-of-the-art fitness center, to providing team members with nearly 10 thousand hours of onsite, continuous education; so they can lead the lending industry in mortgage expertise and service excellence.

As part of the focus on people, Ishbia recently named Laura Lawson United Shore's first ever Chief People Officer, realigning all teams who impact people to create greater focus and emphasis as well as investing in training, career pathing and technology to make United Shore a place team members look forward to come to everyday. "We are constantly developing new ideas for training and coaching, as well as unique ways to wow and reward the hard work of our incredible team members," said Lawson.

United Shore's focus on people and culture is being noticed and is paying off. In addition to being named a 2014 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press and an Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Company, the company has also been recognized as being one of the Nation's and Metro Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

The Detroit Free Press' top 100 companies were determined based solely on a voluntary survey of 207 Michigan organizations employing more than 105,000 people in the state. United Shore team members answered a variety of questions focusing on workplace satisfaction including compensation, benefits, work-life balance, and advancement opportunities.

About United Shore

Founded in 1986, United Shore is one of the largest, coolest and fastest growing independent mortgage lenders in the United States. It is home to United Wholesale Mortgage, the top lender among more of America's independent mortgage brokers. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, United Shore employs more than 1,100 team members. In addition to Top Workplaces, United Shore has been named an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company, as well as recognized as one of Metro Detroit's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. For more information, visit https://unitedshore.com/.

SOURCE United Shore

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