The Bank of Maine Expands Residential Mortgage Services with New Lending Team

PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of Maine announced today that it has expanded its residential mortgage services with the opening of a new mortgage production office in Falmouth, Maine, to be lead by Brendan Hickey, a top mortgage producer in Maine.

"We are excited to add Brendan and his team of professionals to the bank," said John W. Everets, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of The Bank of Maine.  "With the addition of these outstanding mortgage officers, we believe we are well positioned to offer some of the best residential mortgage loan services and most advantageous rates in the industry."

Hickey, formerly President and owner of Approved Home Mortgage, has been in the residential mortgage business since 1989 and has been frequently honored as a top sales producer in New England for Chemical Bank/Chase Manhattan.  He will be joined at The Bank of Maine by Joel Brogan, Wayne Johnson, Phil Ingraham and Matt Tardiff.

"I am exciting to be a part of a team of mortgage loan officers who are dedicated to making the mortgage application and approval process easy and efficient," said Hickey.

"Whether a customer is purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing residence we have the financing tools and experience to streamline the process," said Willard Soper, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Bank of Maine.

About The Bank of Maine

The Bank of Maine, founded in 1834, is an FDIC-insured, federally chartered savings bank with more than $830 million in assets. The bank offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through its 33 branches and 43 ATM sites located from York to Fort Kent. In addition to serving the needs of its customers, the bank and its charitable foundation have returned over $25 million to Maine communities through contributions and grants. To learn more, visit www.thebankofmaine.com or join us on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE The Bank of Maine