Primis Bank Taps Industry Veterans to Lead New Warehouse Lending Division

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Primis Bank is excited to announce the expansion of its Warehouse Lending Division under the leadership of division president Drey Roberts. This expanded team and line of business will give Primis the capabilities to capitalize on this critical section of the mortgage market with offerings that should boost non-CRE oriented loans and commercial deposits.

Roberts and his team joined Primis from a large regional bank in Texas, where Roberts was the national sales manager of its successful warehouse lending division for just under a decade, averaging more than $1.0 billion in monthly loan balances and substantial commercial deposits. He and his team bring enormous technical expertise and reputation in the industry and will be very accretive to the Primis culture and brand.

"What stood out to me the most about Primis was how much executive leadership understands the values and risks of warehouse lending," Roberts said. "The team at Primis has substantial experience and success in this industry, and their excitement and knowledge during our early conversations made it apparent that this partnership would be a successful one.  Some of our best customers have met the executive team and understand that this is a bank that will partner with them for the long-term."

Projections from national mortgage authorities like FNMA and FHLMC predict continued improvement in mortgage volumes over the coming years.  The expanded Warehouse Lending Division will give Primis a distinct advantage as the mortgage market continues to expand.  Since joining Primis in early October, Roberts and his team have quickly secured over 40 new clients from across the U.S., positioning Primis Bank as a critical funding partner for mortgage companies nationwide.           

"I believe we have positioned ourselves in a very good place in this important industry.  I am very excited to have Drey and his team in our Company, and I am inspired by their ambition and dedication to their long-time customers.  Having met a dozen or so of their clients in person and seeing how fast we have on-boarded them from application to real funding, I am convinced that we can move the needle on profitability and operating results," Primis Bank CEO Dennis Zember said.

To learn more about the Primis Warehouse Lending Division, visit primisbank.com.

About Primis Bank

As of September 30, 2024, Primis Financial Corp. had $4.0 billion in total assets, $2.9 billion in total loans held for investment and $3.3 billion in total deposits. Primis Bank, the Company's banking subsidiary, provides a range of financial services to individuals and small- and medium-sized businesses through twenty-four full-service branches in Virginia and Maryland and through certain internet and mobile applications.

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