How GMFS Mortgage shone through major upheaval

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The coronavirus pandemic lurched companies everywhere into unforeseen operational changes—but for GMFS Mortgage, the period of upheaval has been a chance for the company to shine.

From generous contributions to the community, to embracing a telework infrastructure, to onboarding more than 100 new employees to support an explosion in business, the 22-year-old residential mortgage lender has navigated COVID-19’s choppy waters with grace, thanks to a strong workplace culture. It’s efforts led GMFS Mortgage to be named Business Report’s Best Places to Work winner in the large company category. 

Maintaining a sense of community among remote staff became more important than ever over the past year and a half, says President and CEO Tee Brown. 

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