Home Financing Center, the largest independent, locally-owned mortgage lender in South Florida, has named mortgage lending, sales and financial executive Steven Schneider as a Mortgage Banker. His main duties include working with real estate professionals to originate mortgage loans for first time and existing homebuyers, as well as helping homeowners reduce or refinance the payments on their current mortgage.

“We welcome Steven Schneider who has had a long, successful career in South Florida assisting homeowners with all of their mortgage needs and obtaining the home of their dreams,” said Claudine Claus, President/CEO of Home Financing Center. “Focused on relationship-based selling, Steven has more than more than 30 years of mortgage lending, title insurance, sales and financial expertise.”

For the past three decades, Steven served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP), the oldest and largest mortgage trade organization in the country. He served as the President of this association during the 2005-2006 term, where he was also on the Board of the Lender’s & Affiliate and Convention communities. During his presidency, Steven was also part of the National Association of Mortgage Bankers (NAMB), where he served on the Delegate Council, and received his certifications as a Certified Mortgage Consultant (CMC) and a Certified Residential Mortgage Specialist (CRMS). He is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida.

Looking to expand his expertise in the mortgage industry, Steven began his career in the title insurance industry in 1990. He later became President and Partner of Greenwich Title Services, as well as the owner of Abacus Lending Group. Steven was the originator of the University of Miami’s Shared Appreciation Mortgage Program from 2006 until 2010, and was a member of Business Networking International (BNI) from 2010 to 2015.

A family-owned company celebrating more than 30 years in business, Home Financing Center offers a variety of residential mortgage loans including fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages, jumbo loans for luxury homes and condominiums, loans for first-time buyers, reverse mortgages and investment property loans. During the last three decades, Home Financing Center has grown to a staff of over 70 and has closed in excess of $6 billion in residential mortgage loans. Home Financing Center also has a successful niche providing mortgage loans to the customers of financial institutions throughout South Florida including banks and credit unions.

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Coral Gables with an additional office in Fort Lauderdale, Home Financing Center is the official lender of the University of Miami and the largest independent, privately-owned mortgage lending institution in South Florida. The female-owned, family managed institution serves the entire community as a residential mortgage solutions provider. For more information, visit www.homefinancingcenter.com.