ANN ARBOR, MI — The dedication and strength of Gold Star’s devotion to customer satisfaction has been reflected in a recent company survey conducted by its quality control department. According to the report, Gold Star has obtained a 96% customer satisfaction level for the 6th consecutive month.

Executive Vice President Rick Richter remarked on the survey, stating “It is our belief that these results are an indication of the hard work and commitment to excellence that all of our loan officers demonstrate when working with a client.

Ann Arbor, MI – Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group is pleased to announce that Dave Prichard has joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer. Prichard will be responsible for overseeing the entire operations portion of the 400 employee company, including the underwriting, processing, closing, post-closing and quality control departments.

Ann Arbor, MI – Gold Star Mortgage is pleased to announce that Tina Jablonski has been selected to co-chair the company’s dynamic branch development team. Jablonski will be responsible for increasing Gold Star’s national footprint by leading efforts to expand its retail base through new hires, and its branch affiliate presence through mergers and acquisitions. She brings over a decade of mortgage industry experience in a broad array of roles with her. Prior to joining Gold Star, Jablonski spent six years with JP Morgan Chase.

ANN ARBOR, MI – Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group is pleased to announce the nationwide arrival of 5% down conventional loan programs. This product had been off the market since 2008, due in large part to the declining real estate market and the struggling economic climate. However, Gold Star has been diligently working to bring this product back to borrowers based on their anticipation of an upturn in the housing market.

ANN ARBOR, MI – Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group is pleased to announce that CEO Dan Milstein has been elected to join the Ellie Mae National Advisory Council, a group of industry leaders helping to shape the future of the mortgage industry. Ellie Mae seeks to develop technology and software to make the mortgage process more streamlined and efficient. “I look forward to taking part strategic planning alongside other recognized professionals in the industry so that we can collectively make the entire practice easier both for mortgage professionals and for borrowers,” said Milstein.

ANN ARBOR, MI — Thanks to a customer first mentality and a deep connection with southeastern Michigan, Gold Star Mortgage is pleased to stand out among the rest as the leader for government loans in Wayne County, Michigan. Gold Star now has a leading market share of 7.55%. The next closest was Bank of America with at 6.97%. Wayne County has a population just shy of 2 million people, ranking it as the 13th most populous county in the United States.

ANN ARBOR, MI — April 8th, 2010 — Daniel Milstein of Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group has been ranked the #1 loan originator in the United States, according to the Scotsman Guide Top Originator’s 2009 List. Milstein’s ranking is based on the volume of loans he closed in 2009.

“I’m proud to be ranked as the top producing loan originator in the United States,” said Milstein. “It’s another sign of Gold Star’s commitment to providing the highest level of personal financial services in a professional manner.

ANN ARBOR, MI, April 17, 2010 Rick Richter, executive vice president of Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, was recently ranked the number 34 loan originator in the U.S., according to the Scotsman Guide Top Originators 2009 List. The ranking is based on the volume of loans closed in 2009.

“I’m proud to be included in the top originator list again,” said Richter.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL—April 15, 2010— Derek Fertig has been appointed Branch President/Manager of Gold Star Financial Mortgage Group’s new Ft. Lauderdale office.

The branch provides customers with a full range of mortgage services, including conventional, FHA and government loan programs.

Fertig was previously vice president and a top loan officer with Americas Mortgage Professionals and a top producer for Ace Mortgage, both in Ft. Lauderdale. The former Marine Sergeant (where he was honored as “Marine of the Quarter” for five straight quarters on his Quantico, Va.

Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, a leading national mortgage banker, has opened an office in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

The branch will provide customers with a full range of mortgage services, including conventional, FHA and government loan programs. In addition, Gold Star Financial offers special programs and reduced closing cost options to clients who provide integral services to the community. The A+ Teacher Program specializes in discounted transaction costs for certified teachers, full time staff or administrators in any public or private school.