United Shore Named Best of the Best Overall Company to Work For

TROY, Mich., Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- United Shore, one of the nation's largest and fastest growing independent mortgage lenders, has received the Metro Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For "Best of the Best" Overall Award.

Excelling in every category, United Shore was awarded the "Best of the Best" honor by receiving the highest scores in all areas of its human resource practices and by ensuring that everything that is done creates a culture that truly values its greatest asset – its people. While building their award-winning culture, United Shore made sure to include a work-life balance and amenities built exclusively for their team members; including:

• Free Valet Parking
• On-site Starbucks
• State-of-the-art fitness center
• Dry Cleaning Services
• 24/7 Convenience Store
• Company Events
• Free pop and coffee
• Corporate Discounts from Ford, Apple, Dell, Sprint, Costco, and more
• A contemporary, high-energy, office layout
• And a comprehensive and generous benefits package

"Creating an exciting and fulfilling workplace for our people is central to what we do," said Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of United Shore. "At United Shore, we have a culture that is very unique, and 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. For me, the importance of these awards is that they're about our people."

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.

This is the third consecutive year that United Shore has received recognition from 101 Best and Brightest; including the Elite Award for Employee Achievement and Recognition and being named a National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

United Shore's focus on people and culture is being noticed and is paying off. In addition to receiving the "Best of the Best" Overall Award, United Shore has also been named a 2014 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press and an Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Company. "I think it's great," said Ishbia. "Outside organizations are recognizing the hard work, respect and fun that is part of our everyday work."

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 1,200 team members. In addition to receiving the "Best of the Best" Overall Award, United Shore has also been named a Michigan Top Workplace, an Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Company, and a National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. For more information, visit https://unitedshore.com/.

SOURCE United Shore

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