Churchill Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry providing conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 33 states, announced the opening of its first physical branch in Missouri, located at 435 Nichols Road, Suite 200 in Kansas City. In the past year, the lender has opened six branches in five states.

The newest branch is led by Joanna Redden, who also serves as a home loan specialist with 19 years of industry expertise. Previously, Redden was a senior mortgage professional for First Federal Bank and Security Savings Bank, where she worked closely with borrowers to meet their home buying and refinancing needs. In addition, she was a senior mortgage loan officer with First National Bank of Kansas and as a loan officer with Capital Federal Savings.

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Churchill Mortgage is a respected, established lender within multiple states. The lender prides itself on its consultative approach to lending and strong commitment to local communities. In addition, it is the only lender endorsed by nationally syndicated personal finance radio host and author, Dave Ramsey.

"According to the National Association of Home Builders, builder confidence in January remains at a solid level. This - combined with low mortgage rates and growing demand - paints a positive outlook for homebuyers in 2014," said Mike Hardwick, president of Churchill Mortgage. "Expanding into Missouri allows us to serve a new population of borrowers and Joanna's expertise ensures that they have the most direct route to the American dream of homeownership."

About Churchill Mortgage

Founded in 1992, Churchill Mortgage is a privately owned company by its more than 300 employees. A prominent and financially sound leader in the mortgage industry, the company provides conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 33 states. Unique within the industry, it is the only mortgage lender endorsed by nationally syndicated radio personality and personal finance expert and author, Dave Ramsey. Through its consultative approach to lending and strong commitment to local communities, the lender focuses on the right loan product for each borrower, providing the education and tools necessary to ensure borrowers' financial stability. Churchill Mortgage is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Churchill Holdings, Inc. For more information about Churchill Mortgage, visit www.churchillmortgage.com or follow the company on Twitter @ChurchillMtg and Facebook at www.facebook.com/churchillmortgage.

For Churchill Mortgage
Michael Touchton, 678-781-7215