CrossCountry Mortgage Doubles Down on Commitment to Homebuyers with Strategic Builder Market Investment

CLEVELAND, March 11, 2026 – CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), recognized as the nation’s number one retail mortgage lender for the third consecutive year, today announced a significant investment in its newly formed Builder Division. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen partnerships with homebuilders nationwide and provide customized mortgage solutions to support new homebuyers throughout their journey.

“For the third year in a row, we’re the number one retail mortgage lender because we stay focused on one thing — giving buyers more ways to get to the closing table,” said Ron Leonhardt, Founder and CEO of CrossCountry Mortgage. “The Builder Division is a strategic investment in that commitment. By working more closely with builders, this team will aid create stronger partnerships and open the door to more homeownership opportunities for borrowers.”

Expanding Services for Builders and Homebuyers

CCM’s Builder Division will focus on delivering innovative financing solutions tailored to the specific needs of homebuilders and their clients. The team will offer a comprehensive suite of residential lending programs, alongside commercial lending solutions. These offerings include:

• Builder construction loans
• Small balance commercial loans
• Bridge loans
• Fix-and-flip financing
• Traditional forward commitments

Continued Momentum and Industry Recognition

Founded in 2003, CrossCountry Mortgage has established itself as a trusted resource for both borrowers and mortgage professionals, fostering a culture centered around innovation, opportunity, and customer-focused solutions. The company experienced significant growth in 2025, financing 1 in 35 homes sold nationwide (by volume in Q4 2025), serving over 131,000 families, and originating over $51 billion in total volume.

As of early 2026, CrossCountry Mortgage maintains its position as the nation’s number one distributed retail mortgage lender, operating over 700 branches with more than 8,000 employees and servicing loans across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private businesses and has received numerous awards for its company culture.

CCM offers over 120 mortgage, refinance, and home equity solutions, including conventional and jumbo mortgages, government-insured programs from the FHA, and programs for Veterans and rural homebuyers. It is a direct lender and approved seller and servicer by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and Ginnie Mae.

Contact:
Natalie Lonjak
Director, Corporate Communications
Natalie.Lonjak@ccm.com