Academy acquires California mortgage firm

Napa, California-based Del Sur Mortgage has become a division of Academy Mortgage, one of the nation’s largest independent mortgage lenders, headquartered in Salt Lake City. Academy now has 330 branched nationwide. Terms were not disclosed.

“We couldn’t be more excited to join the Academy Mortgage family because of its top-notch loan products and resources, excellent culture and dedication to home ownership in America,” said Chris Salese, Del Sur Mortgage area manager.

{mprestriction ids="1,3"}“Del Sur Mortgage has a strong understanding of the Napa region and brings vast knowledge to the table for its clients,” the company said in a release.” “[Our] commitment to providing clients with the highest quality mortgage services and uniquely tailored solutions is buoyed by Academy Mortgage’s set of values, resources and unparalleled customer service.”

Academy Mortgage is recognized nationwide for its commitment to responsible lending and programs for purchase, FHA, resale and builder loans. Academy is one of the top independent purchase lenders in the country as ranked in the 2016 CoreLogic Marketrac Report, published in January.{/mprestriction}