WARREN, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- First Place Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:FPFC), announces the opening of its new North Carolina Lending Center located at 10130 Mallard Creek Road, Suite 300, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mark Hardin, Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer will manage this office. With over six years of experience Mr. Hardin has a solid background in residential mortgage lending specializing in new construction and FHA/VA lending.
"We are very pleased to announce the opening of our new Charlotte Lending Center," commented Steve R. Lewis, President and CEO of First Place. The office will initially concentrate on serving the residential real estate financing needs of clients in the growing greater Charlotte area. "It is another step in geographically diversifying and growing our assets as we expand into new growth markets. Our goal will be to expand the office in the near future with both Business and Residential Loan Officers," added Mr. Lewis.
About First Place Financial Corp.
First Place Financial Corp., a $3.2 billion financial services holding company based in Warren, Ohio. First Place Financial Corp. operates 41 retail locations, 2 business financial service centers and 18 loan production offices through the First Place Bank, and Franklin Bank divisions of First Place Bank. Additional affiliates include First Place Insurance Agency, Ltd.; Coldwell Banker First Place Real Estate, Ltd.; TitleWorks Agency, LLC and APB Financial Group, Ltd., an employee benefit consulting firm and specialists in wealth management services for businesses and consumers. Information about First Place Financial Corp. may be found on the Company's web site: http://www.firstplacebank.com.