Fusion Home Loans, a retail direct mortgage bank headquartered in Orlando, Fla., has officially launched operations.
The Acrisure partner company is on a mission to combine cutting-edge technology with enduring relationships to transform the lending experience.
Founded by a team of seasoned mortgage leaders with a proven track record of building billion-dollar platforms, Fusion Home Loans enters the market with two branches, 15 loan officers, and a total staff of 25, collectively producing approximately $200 million annually, the company says in a release.
Fusion Home Loans is guided by an executive leadership team with decades of mortgage industry expertise. Doug Long, CEO, has more than 40 years of experience scaling national mortgage platforms and has built and led multiple organizations to multi-billion-dollar growth. Long’s leadership at Pinnacle Financial, Prospect Mortgage, HomeBridge Financial Services, and Amerifirst showcases a consistent ability to deliver profitability and long-term value.
Lee Gross, president, is a 35-year veteran of the industry. He recently served as president and CEO of Platinum Home Mortgage and has held executive finance roles at multiple national lenders.
Nick Long and Chris Hardiman serve as executive vice presidents. They are longtime business partners and nationally recognized producers, having led high-performing sales teams across several top lenders. Together, they’ve overseen more than $1.5 billion in production and are known for building businesses that thrive on trust and performance.
“We launched Fusion during a tough time in the mortgage industry — not in spite of the slowdown, but because of it,” Gross says in the release. “While legacy firms are burdened with downsizing, restructuring and outdated systems, we saw a rare opportunity to build something modern, and unencumbered by the past.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Fusion Home Loans to the Acrisure Mortgage family of companies,” adds Joe Nunziata, CEO of Acrisure Mortgage. “Partnering with the industry leaders that created Fusion Home Loans strengthens our collective expertise, and we look forward to building a successful and dynamic mortgage bank together.”