Planet Home Lending Partners with National Forest Foundation

MERIDEN, Conn., Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Home Lending, LLC, a national mortgage lender and servicer, has partnered with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) in a project that helps define the company's brand while sequestering  its carbon footprint. Planet Home Lending pledges three trees for each closed loan in 2019, up to 25,000 trees. The NFF will plant the trees in national forests where they are most needed across the country.

"We strive to be good corporate citizens, valuing and beneficially affecting our communities, society and the planet," said Michael Dubeck, CEO and president of Planet Home Lending. "This tree-planting partnership with the National Forest Foundation allows us to define, promote and enhance the green aspect of our company while showing that it is possible to be fiscally successful and environmentally conscious."

Planet Home Lending's partnership with the NFF is a part of the company's larger Planet with a Purpose initiatives. "This company was founded on the idea that we have a responsibility to the planet and the communities we serve," Dubeck said. "Partnering with the National Forest Foundation will help our employees, customers and business partners feel good about the positive effect we collectively make on our planet with every loan we close."

The NFF is a nonprofit chartered by Congress to work with the USDA Forest Service and communities to promote the health and public enjoyment of the National Forest System. Since 2001, the NFF's tree-planting program has planted more than 13.5 million seedlings in national forests across America, where they're most needed. The NFF currently has approximately 150 corporate and small business partners in addition to Planet Home Lending that include Coca Cola, Blend, REI, Lands' End and Southwest Airlines.

"We are incredibly proud to partner with Planet Home Lending," said Wes Swaffar, director of reforestation and partnerships at the NFF. "Partnerships like these with companies that are passionate about the environment help us work toward our goal of planting 50 million trees in our national forests."

About Planet Home Lending, LLC
Founded in 2007, Planet Home Lending (NMLS #17022) is a privately held, national residential mortgage lender with multiple business channels uniquely positioned to provide competitive products and services. The company is an approved originator and servicer for FHA, VA, and USDA as well as a Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Seller/Servicer, a full Ginnie Mae Issuer and approved sub-servicer, and a Standard & Poor's-and Fitch-rated special and prime residential servicer. Planet Home Lending, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Lender. For more information about Planet Home Lending, please visit https://planethomelending.com/.

About the National Forest Foundation
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) promotes the enhancement and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System. By directly engaging Americans and leveraging private and public funding, the NFF improves forest health and Americans' outdoor experiences. The NFF's programs inform millions of Americans about the importance of these treasured landscapes. Each year, the NFF restores fish and wildlife habitat, plants trees in areas affected by fires, insects and disease, improves recreational opportunities, and enables communities to steward their National Forests and Grasslands. Learn more at www.nationalforests.org.

Media Contacts:
Dona DeZube
Director, Communications Strategy
Planet Home Lending, LLC  
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(443) 263-2832   

Charlyne H. McWilliams
Media Contact
For Planet Home Lending, LLC
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(301) 933-5567

SOURCE Planet Home Lending