Browning comes to Sierra Pacific Mortgage with over 25 years of mortgage lending experience; most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Production at Stearns Lending. Prior to Stearns, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Omni Home Financing, Sr. Vice President of Production and National Production Manager for SCME Mortgage Bankers and held Loan Production and Senior Management roles for nearly 14 years with GMAC Mortgage.

"Sean's tremendous experience, skills and relationships will certainly benefit Sierra Pacific's existing Retail Division and help us become an industry-leading Retail Originator. The new addition to our leadership team demonstrates our dedication to deliver an uncompromised, responsive, and personalized level of service to all clients," said Jim Coffrini, President of Sierra Pacific Mortgage.

"Sean's broad mortgage industry background and proven success in building and leading sales efforts will be a catalyst to accomplish Sierra Pacific's goal of establishing a strong National Retail lending business," said Chuck Iverson, Vice President of Production for Sierra Pacific Mortgage. "There are tremendous opportunities ahead for Sierra Pacific to create a world-class retail experience for our customers," said Mr. Iverson. "His unique and diverse background, coupled with his deep retail roots and understanding, will be an invaluable asset in this long-term effort."

About Sierra Pacific Mortgage:

Sierra Pacific Mortgage is a leading national mortgage banking company, based in Folsom, CA and serving the retail, wholesale and correspondent mortgage banking markets in 48 states through 12 regional fulfillment centers. Sierra Pacific's mission is to deliver consistent, competitive pricing, and to provide its customers the finest experience through streamlined systems, the best industry tools, effective communication, and superior customer service with every branch, every day.

For more information or to contact Sierra Pacific Mortgage, call (916) 932-1700. Please send all correspondence to Sierra Pacific Mortgage, 1180 Iron Point Road, Suite 200, Folsom, CA 95630.