CHICAGO, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rate, a leading fintech company, today announced the promotion of Bryan Brown to Regional Manager as the company continues investing in proven leaders to drive growth, recruit top talent and strengthen its presence across Massachusetts.
Brown, who will continue serving as a Producing Branch Manager, earned the promotion following another exceptional year of performance. In 2025, he originated more than $86 million in loan volume across 167 closed units, growing his business 25.2% year over year and finishing among Rate's top producers at No. 42 companywide.
Since joining Rate, Brown has steadily built one of the company's top-performing businesses while earning a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients, referral partners and colleagues alike. His promotion highlights both his consistent production and his ability to lead by example, making him a natural choice to help develop the next generation of mortgage professionals.
In his expanded role, Brown will take on additional responsibility for recruiting, mentoring and developing loan officers. His focus will include building high-performing teams, supporting branch growth and helping talented originators achieve long-term success at Rate. By remaining an active producer, he will continue bringing firsthand market insight and practical experience to the coaching and leadership he provides.
"Bryan represents exactly the kind of leader we want helping shape the future of Rate," said Daniel Manginelli III, Executive Mortgage Coach at Rate. "He's built an exceptional business through hard work, consistency and relationships. People trust him because he leads with integrity, delivers for his clients and invests in the success of those around him. He's proven that you can build an outstanding business while helping others do the same, and that's exactly the kind of leadership we're committed to growing across the company."
Brown's promotion reflects Rate's commitment to developing leaders from within and creating opportunities for top performers to expand their impact while continuing to serve the clients and communities that have contributed to their success.
"What excites me most about this opportunity is the chance to help other loan officers grow while continuing to do the work I enjoy every day," Brown said. "I've built my business around relationships, and that won't change. I'll continue working closely with my clients and referral partners while helping recruit talented people, develop great teams and create new opportunities for success across our region."
"Bryan's career is a great example of what's possible at Rate," Manginelli added. "When talented people are committed to serving clients, supporting their teammates and continuously improving, we want to give them opportunities to lead. Bryan has earned that opportunity, and we're excited to see what he'll accomplish in this next chapter."
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