Mortgage industry veteran Chris Carr has joined Planet Home Lending as an area sales manager in Minnesota.
Carr has nearly 30 years of mortgage industry experience. He is licensed in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin — where he will lead regional growth — as well as Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee and Florida.
Carr is known for his ability to support both first-time homebuyers and existing homeowners looking to purchase their next home.
“Chris has a deep understanding of the communities he serves and the financial needs of his clients,” says Matt Payan, senior vice president of distributed retail sales for Planet, in a statement. “He knows what it takes to earn their trust and guide them through the homeownership journey. His leadership, strong community presence, and mortgage industry expertise will support Planet’s continued retail growth.”
A consistent top producer, Carr most recently worked at Union Home Mortgage Corp. His previous experience includes leadership roles at Guaranteed Rate, Mortgage Master (a division of loanDepot), and Wells Fargo.