Gateway recognized for ninth year after record-breaking growth

JENKS, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banks in the State of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the United States, was included in the 2019 Inc. 5000.

The annual list, compiled by Inc. Magazine, recognizes America’s 5,000 fastest-growing, privately held companies. This is this seventh consecutive year Gateway has been named to the list and the ninth time in the company’s history. The company received Hall of Fame status in 2018. Companies in the Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2015 to 2018. Gateway experienced a three-year growth of 112 percent.

“It’s an honor to be named to the Inc. 5000 list for the ninth time,” said Stephen Curry, CEO of Gateway. “Our continued inclusion on this list is a testament to our team members’ persistent focus on hard work and serving our communities. We have built strong momentum, and I look forward to seeing progressive growth in the coming years.”

In addition to its recent recognition from Inc. Magazine, Gateway has received several other accolades that endorse the company’s culture of growth, family and purpose. Most recently, Gateway earned a spot in Scotsman Guide’s Top Mortgage Lenders. The company was named one of the “Top Workplaces” by National Mortgage Professional Magazine and has also been recognized six times as a “Top 100 Mortgage Company” by Mortgage Executive Magazine.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc. 5000

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.

About Gateway First Bank

Gateway First Bank is one of the ten largest banks in Oklahoma and offers a full suite of banking services. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Jenks, Okla., Gateway has over 1,200 employees in five banking centers, over 160 mortgage centers nationwide and currently services $17 billion in residential mortgages. For more information about Gateway, visit https://www.gatewayfirst.com/. Gateway First Bank. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender (NMLS 7233).

Follow Gateway on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GatewayFirstBank/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gatewayfirst/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gateway1st).

Josh Harlow
(405) 850-4471
harlow@freemarketconsultingusa.com

Megan McKinstry
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mmckinstry@williammills.com