First Cal Receives Distinguished Award at Annual CAMP Event

Petaluma, CA, August 13, 2011 --(PR.com)-- First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) was awarded the 2011 Corporate Affiliate of the Year Award by the California Association of the Mortgage Professionals (CAMP). The award was presented during CAMP’s Annual Event, Summer Camp, in San Jose, CA.

“The California Association of Mortgage Professionals (CAMP) is pleased to acknowledge First California Mortgage Company with our 2011 Corporate Affiliate of the Year Award. Throughout the year, First California Mortgage Company has displayed attributes of professionalism, community involvement, and fair business practices. It is First California Mortgage Company’s longtime support of CAMP and their dedication to mortgage professionals that has made our industry a better place to conduct business.” - Ed Craine, CAMP President

Christopher K. Hart, First Cal's President said, “First Cal continues to be committed to both the independent mortgage originator and to redefining the mortgage industry through innovated approaches to building home buyer confidence in the U.S. mortgage market.” First Cal’s innovative thinking and strong leadership have led the Company to continued success in 2011. First Cal is focused on providing the best home buying experience throughout the Western United States. Chris Hart, President of First Cal asked Ryan Madden, Wholesale Division Manager, to accept the Award as Chris and his wife Angela were busy giving birth to their 3rd child.

About First Cal
Throughout its 34-year history, First Cal and its affiliates have funded more than $200 billion in residential loans across the U.S. Today, First Cal is an approved FNMA Seller/Servicer, an approved HomePath® Lender, and is licensed to lend in 10 states: including Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

First Cal specializes in high quality, fully documented conforming, jumbo, FHA and VA loans. It is a Fannie Mae direct lender, a HUD Non-Supervised Title II Full Eagle Lender and an approved national correspondent for most of the largest U.S. banks. The company maintains its headquarters in Petaluma, Calif., and is privately owned. You can find it online at www.firstcal.net.

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