Bob Rutan of West Gate Bank® Mortgage Named NMA 2016 Lender of the Year

West Gate Bank® Mortgage (www.westgatebank.com) is proud to announce Bob Rutan was named 2016 Lender of the Year by the Nebraska Mortgage Association (NMA) at the NMA 2016 Annual Fall Conference on September 22, 2016. The Lender of the Year award recognizes mortgage lending professionals who have demonstrated strong dedication to the mortgage industry and who are involved in community and homeownership initiatives.

Rutan is the senior vice president of West Gate Bank Mortgage. He joined West Gate Bank in 2011 with over 20 years of mortgage experience, including underwriting and marketing. Rutan has been an active member of the NMA, serving as president in 2015.

“We’re pleased to have Bob’s efforts in the industry recognized by the NMA,” said Mark Hansen, president of West Gate Bank Mortgage. “West Gate Bank Mortgage continues to excel as a result of Bob’s outstanding leadership. With local decision-making, loan processing and servicing, we offer our mortgage clients top-notch service from our team, which positions us to continue our growth in this department.”

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