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Triangle Business Journal
Top 25 Mortgage Lender - #1 non- depository lender
Triangle Business Leader
Top 100 Small Company
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Fast 50 Company - 2022, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2010
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CIMG Opens Durham Office
We’re growing! We're excited to let you know that our new Durham office is now OPEN! Led by Loan Officer Audra Ange, we're thrilled to be lending on a first-name basis in the Bull City.
Jennifer and Jeremy Salemson on 97.9 The Hill: CIMG's 25th Anniversary
CIMG Residential Mortgage Celebrates Milestone 25th Anniversary
CIMG Residential Mortgage, the premier independently owned and operated residential mortgage banker in the Triangle, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022. Since its founding in Chapel Hill in 1997, CIMG has loaned over $8.6 billion to local homeowners, has helped over 30,000 families buy or refinance, and has donated over $2 million to local nonprofits to support the community.
CIMG Residential Mortgage to Plant Longleaf Pine Seedlings as Part of Giving Back Initiative
We just launched a new initiative to plant one longleaf pine seedling for every new mortgage processed. Read more in this press release!
24 Years and Still Going Strong
2021 marks CIMG Residential Mortgage's 24th anniversary. That's 24 years of working in incredible North Carolina communities, with some of the greatest customers and strategic partners we could ask for. We owe you all our gratitude; we couldn't have done it without you!
Giving Back Segment on 97.9 "The Hill"
Giving Back is an important part of our company culture at CIMG, and during these difficult times, supporting our community is more important than ever.
If you'd like to learn more about what we are working on, our very own Mara Bergholz and Carla Johnson sat down with 97.9 "The Hill" and Chapelboro.com to talk through our Giving Back plans for 2021! You can listen to the whole interview here.
CIMG Hits $1 Billion Milestone
We're thrilled to announce that CIMG Residential Mortgage loaned a record $1 Billion to North Carolina families in 2020! We owe a huge thank you to our strategic partners and wonderful customers for their unwavering support this year.
Loan Officers Raise $32,000 for Local Restaurants
If you've spent any time with the CIMG staff, you've likely heard of F3 (Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith) - a community organization that's popular with some of our loan officers. F3 Churham wrapped up their Holiday Hometown Hope fundraiser in December, donating gift certificates from local restaurants to families in need (essentially donating each dollar twice!). We're so excited to announce that the group raised $32,000 for small businesses and families in our community! A huge thank you to everyone who donated.
You can read all about it in this piece in Chapelboro.
Giving Back to TABLE NC in December
Another great food drive is in the books! In November, our CIMG Giving Back team was able to donate 376 pounds of food to our good friends at TABLE NC. Then we returned the following week to pack everything up into meals for local families. If you're able, we ask that you consider making a donation. For more information head to their website.
Robby Oakes Reaches Extraordinary Milestone
Robby Oakes joined the CIMG family 17 years ago and is currently the #1 ranked mortgage loan officer in North Carolina. Robby’s focus on customer and realtor relationships is second to none.
As of this summer, Robby has closed over $1.5 BILLION in loans for our local community during his lifetime of mortgage originations. That translates to Robby and his team helping over 5,000 families achieve their dream of homeownership. We are thrilled to celebrate this extraordinary milestone with such an exceptional team.
Four of the Top 1% of Originators in the Country
"Loaning where we live" is more than just a nice sentiment. It makes a difference for our customers! In fact, four of our loan officers ranked in the top 1% of originators in the country in 2019 - Robby Oakes, Dan Woodard, Frank Rexford, and Chris Holt as reported by Mortgage Executive Magazine.
Congratulations on this achievement!
Robby Oakes Recognized as Top Producer: National Mortgage News
CIMG Residential Mortgage’s Managing Director Robby Oakes and his team were recognized as the number one mortgage lender in North Carolina and number twelve in the nation as reported by National Mortgage News Top Mortgage Producers 2020.
Corporate Investors Mortgage Group is Now CIMG Residential Mortgage
Read more about our new brand and the process. And, be sure to watch the short video below! We look forward to continuing to serve you as CIMG Residential Mortgage.
We are growing! Corporate Investors Mortgage Group, Inc. is thrilled to announce our latest office opening in Morehead City, North Carolina.
CIMG, Inc. Managing Director Robby Oakes says, “We feel that the Crystal Coast area offers significant long-term growth potential, giving us the opportunity to offer our coastal customers the same exemplary mortgage experience which we have been delivering for the past 22 years.” Jenny Roberts will be the Branch Manager at the new office in Morehead City.
The Robby Oakes Team continues to be North Carolina's top choice for new mortgages.
The Scotsman Guide rankings (April 2019) are in, and we are proud to announce that Robby and his team have been named the #1 Purchase Lender in North Carolina for the fourth year in a row. The Scotsman Guide is the most comprehensive list of rankings in the nation.
“We are proud of our Managing Director, Robby Oakes, and his team, as they continue to define what it means to deliver an exemplary customer experience,” says Jeremy Salemson, Chief Executive Officer of Corporate Investors Mortgage Group, Inc.
Corporate Investors Mortgage Group, Inc. Named a Fast 50 Company in 2017
CIMG, Inc. is proud to have once again received the Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 award, a roundup of the 50 fastest-growing private companies in the Triangle. "Beyond bolstering the top-line performance and a nose for profitability, this list of companies represents the dynamic economic fabric of the Triangle," says Jason Christie, publisher of TBJ, "...collectively, they reflect the best of the best."
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Hayes Hyman, 25-year Mortgage Banking and Industry Veteran, Rejoins Corporate Investors Mortgage Group, Inc.
Hyman had previously worked for Corporate Investors Mortgage Group, Inc. and will rejoin the Raleigh, NC office as a Mortgage Loan Originator. As former president of the North Carolina Association of Mortgage Professionals, he will bring his organizational leadership skills and a wealth of knowledge and experience to an already dynamic team of industry experts. In addition to his professional experience, Hyman is heavily involved with philanthropy, giving back to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation each year by raising money and awareness through his MS Ride to the NC Coast.
"Hayes is the consummate professional, and his customers and business partners are beneficiaries of his leadership acumen. We are thrilled that he has decided to rejoin our team, and we look forward to his immediate impact," says Jeremy Salemson, Chief Executive Officer of Corporate Investors Mortgage Group, Inc. "We focus on delivering the highest level of customer experience, and Hayes Hyman epitomizes the definition of customer experience leader. "
CIMG, Inc. Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Founded in 1997, the company celebrated its 20-year anniversary this January. "We are honored to reach this milestone in our company's history," says Salemson. "Our growth would not be possible without the strength and support of our local customers and strategic partners. We are eternally grateful for their loyalty over the past 20 years."