CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) introduced Friday that it has employed Sam Sharp as regional government vp, increasing the lender’s presence within the Chicago market.
Sharp, who brings greater than 23 years of mortgage business expertise, is thought within the Chicago space for a borrower-focused method and long-standing referral relationships, in keeping with the corporate.
“Once you see large names making strikes, they’re coming to CCM. Prime producers are selecting us as a result of we’ve constructed a enterprise the place you possibly can maximize your mortgage potential,” mentioned Ron Leonhardt, CrossCountry’s founder and CEO. “Sam is already a monster of a producer. We’re excited to have him on our group and to maintain watching him dominate.”
Sharp most not too long ago labored at Rate as its government vp of mortgage lending for 17 years, in keeping with his LinkedIn profile. Earlier than Price, Sharp was a mortgage officer at Wintrust Mortgage.
“CCM gives the platform, depth of merchandise and operational assist to take my enterprise to the following stage,” Sharp mentioned. “The corporate’s concentrate on execution and long-term progress is solely unmatched, and I’m trying ahead to increasing my presence in Chicago whereas persevering with to serve purchasers nationwide.”
Previously 9 months, Sharp has posted a quantity of $93.33 million, in keeping with Modex. In 2024, he completed the yr with a quantity of $137.88 million.
Based in 2003, CrossCountry Mortgage is a nationwide retail mortgage lender. The corporate mentioned it originated greater than $51 billion in loans in 2025, serving greater than 131,000 debtors.
Within the fourth quarter of 2025, CrossCountry financed roughly one in each 35 properties bought nationwide by quantity, in keeping with firm information.
