Capital Bank Duo Ranked Among Nation’s Top Originators

""Capital Bank"":http://www.capitalbankmd.com/ congratulated two of its rising stars Tuesday for their rankings as _Scotsman Guide_ 2012 Top Originators.

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The 2012 list marks the second appearance of Brad Cohen and Brian Blonder in the ranks of top originators. Cohen took the No. 8 spot in Top Dollar Volume, closing 758 loans totaling more than $279 million. Blonder ranked No. 12 with 769 loans totaling more than $256 million.

Additionally, Blonder ranked seventh in Federal Housing Administration-backed (FHA) loans, and both Cohen and Blonder ranked Nos. 5 and 6 (respectively) in Refinance Volume.

The two originators were ranked among entries from nearly 1,500 mortgage professionals across the country. To be eligible for initial consideration, originators must have had at least $30 million in loan volume or 100 closed home loans for the 2012 calendar year.

""The success of Brad and Brian is a direct reflection of their approach to customer service,"" said Scot Browning, president of Maryland-based Capital Bank. ""Their top rankings demonstrate the commitment they bring to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we couldn't be happier to have them on our team.""