Equity Loans to Transition Top Management at IFG

""Equity Loans LLC"":http://equityloans.com/, a leader in the residential mortgage industry with operations in more than 30 states, announced plans to transition top management and key employees from ""IFG Mortgage Corp."":http://www.ifgmortgagecorp.com/, an origination firm that serves the lending needs of real estate professionals, builders, and homebuying individuals.

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Among those joining Equity Loans are Shawn Cohen, director of originations; Steve Fishman, director of [COLUMN_BREAK]

operations; Ben Stucker, director of senior lending; and Brad Wurtz, VP of business development. Also moving are Keith Binsfeld and Ed Walsh, both area directors for IFG.

""We are thrilled to welcome IFG's employees to the Equity Loans family,"" said Kunjan Patel, CEO of the Atlanta-based company. ""The combination of IFG's experienced staff and strong industry relationships will be an excellent addition to Equity Loans, further expanding our footprint and opportunities for future growth.

Patel also noted that a team in Equity Loans visited IFG's headquarters to get a full understanding of the company and its clients in order to smoothe the transition.

""This transition is a great opportunity for IFG's employees, as it enables them to join an incredibly solid lending institution that will continue to provide exceptional service for IFG's clients, as well as provide a positive work environment that emulates IFG's core values,"" IFG's Binsfeld said. ""Equity Loans is recognized as one of the top mortgage lenders in the nation, so we know this [is] a critical, positive move for IFG. We are looking forward to our employees' future with the Equity Loans team.""