CrossCountry Mortgage Expands Builder Division to Support Homebuyers

The nation's top retail mortgage lender invests in new team to deliver customized solutions for homebuilders and their clients.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 5:48pm

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CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), the nation's number one retail mortgage lender for the third consecutive year, has announced a significant investment in its newly formed Builder Division. This strategic expansion is designed to deepen partnerships with builders nationwide and deliver customized mortgage solutions that support new homebuyers throughout the journey.

Why it matters

The Builder Division will position CCM to offer innovative financing solutions tailored to the needs of homebuilders and their clients, including builder construction loans, small balance commercial loans, bridge loans and fix-and-flip financing. This move reinforces CCM's long-term commitment to the homebuilder market and its focus on creating more homeownership opportunities for borrowers.

The details

CCM's Builder Division will provide builders with a comprehensive suite of residential lending programs and commercial lending solutions. The team will work closely with builders to create stronger partnerships and open the door to more homeownership opportunities for borrowers. CCM, founded in 2003, has become a trusted destination for borrowers and top mortgage professionals, closing out 2025 with major milestones and company records.

  • CCM was named the nation's number one retail mortgage lender for the third consecutive year in 2026.
  • CCM announced the significant investment in its newly formed Builder Division on March 11, 2026.

The players

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM)

The nation's number one retail mortgage lender for the third consecutive year, with over 8,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico.

Ron Leonhardt

The Founder and CEO of CrossCountry Mortgage.

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What they’re saying

“For the third year in a row, we're the number one retail mortgage lender because we stay focused on one thing — giving buyers more ways to get to the closing table. The Builder Division is a strategic investment in that commitment. By working more closely with builders, this team will help create stronger partnerships and open the door to more homeownership opportunities for borrowers.”

— Ron Leonhardt, Founder and CEO (CrossCountry Mortgage)

What’s next

The new Builder Division at CrossCountry Mortgage will begin offering its suite of specialized financing solutions to homebuilders nationwide, with the goal of deepening partnerships and creating more homeownership opportunities for borrowers.

The takeaway

CrossCountry Mortgage's strategic investment in its Builder Division demonstrates the company's long-term commitment to supporting the homebuilder market and its focus on delivering innovative financing solutions that help more buyers achieve their homeownership dreams.