Building Stronger communities, one home at a time.
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More Than a Mortgage Company

People First, Borrower Always
City First Mortgage is built on people. Our team brings deep expertise in conventional, government, jumbo, and specialty lending, with a culture that puts the borrower first at every step. We invest in technology, training, and community so every loan officer can deliver a level of service that earns referrals and repeat business. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, our clients work with professionals who treat their goals as a personal commitment.
Trusted Guidance
Smart Financial Choices
Personalized Solutions
Homeownership Focus

The Lender Clients Trust for Life
We believe homeownership is one of the most important financial decisions a family will ever make. Our vision is to be the lender clients trust for life, the partner real estate professionals recommend without hesitation, and the workplace where the best mortgage talent in the country chooses to build their career. We measure our success by the long-term relationships we build, not the transactions we close.
Trusted Guidance
Smart Financial Choices
Personalized Solutions
Homeownership Focus

Integrity at Every Step
Integrity comes first. We say what we will do and we do what we say. We respect the borrower's time, their trust, and their financial future. We back our work with clear communication, accurate disclosures, and accountability at every level. We give back to the communities we serve, including ongoing support of veterans through the Gold Star Foundation. And we treat each loan as a long-term relationship, not a one-time transaction.
Trusted Guidance
Smart Financial Choices
Personalized Solutions
Homeownership Focus
Our Leadership Team
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Jon Prussel
Jon Prussel leads City First Mortgage as President, overseeing strategy, operations, and growth across the company's national footprint. He brings decades of mortgage industry leadership focused on building durable lender-borrower relationships and scalable operations.

Dennis Raico serves as Divisional Executive Vice President of Sales at City First Mortgage, driving enterprise-wide initiatives across sales, operations, and partner channels. His career spans senior roles in mortgage banking and capital markets.
Dennis Raico

Ken Goldsmith is Divisional EVP of Operations at City First Mortgage. He oversees divisional operations and supports branch managers and loan originators across the division. Licensed under NMLS #452844.
Ken Goldsmith

Jennifer Fowler leads divisional operations at City First Mortgage. She manages processing, underwriting coordination, and closing workflows that keep loan files moving from application to funding.
Jennifer Fowler

Jason Richardson is Divisional Director of Technology and a licensed Senior Mortgage Advisor at City First Mortgage (NMLS #256859). He oversees marketing technology, lead generation, and brand strategy across the division. Licensed in California, Hawaii, and Texas.
Jason Richardson

Yvette Owens leads business development for City First Mortgage, working with experienced loan originators and branch teams exploring a move to the division. She is the first conversation for anyone considering joining City First.
Yvette Owens

Valyn Tucker is Marketing Technology and Operations Manager at City First Mortgage. She oversees the division's marketing systems, campaign operations, and the platforms our loan officers rely on day to day.
Valyn Tucker

Burke Adams is Accounting Director at City First Mortgage and a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator. He leads divisional accounting while continuing to originate for Utah homebuyers and homeowners. NMLS #973436.
Burke Adams

Dave Thompson is a Disclosure Specialist at City First Mortgage, supporting loan officers and borrowers through the disclosure process. NMLS #276182.
Dave Thompson
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