Seasoned mortgage leader to drive West Coast growth and advance Lower’s AI strategy for loan...
COLUMBUS, OH -- April 28, 2026 -- Lower, a modern homeownership platform built to help everyone achieve financial freedom, today announced the appointment of Jamie Brown as EVP, Divisional President. In this role, Brown will focus on building and scaling a high-performing, Southeast-focused division with a national reach, as the company continues to expand its presence and invest in top-tier talent.
Brown brings more than 30 years of experience across mortgage, real estate, and insurance, with a track record of building and scaling high-growth organizations. Most recently, he served as Regional Manager at Supreme Lending, leading a team of more than 100 employees and over $50 million in monthly production. Prior to that, he was National Recruiting Director and Southeast Regional Manager at AmeriFirst Home Mortgage, where he helped expand the company's presence and build a large, high-performing team.
Over the course of his career, Brown has built and led teams responsible for more than $2 billion in annual loan volume across multiple regions and organizations. He has also founded and scaled multiple businesses across mortgage, insurance, and real estate, including a multi-state mortgage company and an insurance firm serving more than 12,000 clients.
In his role at Lower, Brown will focus on recruiting and developing top talent, expanding regional and national production, and fostering a collaborative, performance-driven culture. He will lead efforts to grow a geographically diverse team spanning multiple markets across the country, with an emphasis on the Southeast.
“We’re building a platform designed to help originators grow faster and operate more efficiently, and that starts with exceptional leadership,” said Craig Montgomery, Chief Strategy Officer and President of Retail Lending at Lower. “Jamie knows how to build teams that scale, perform, and stay together. He brings a disciplined approach to growth and a clear focus on people, which will be a key driver of our continued expansion.”
Brown is known for his servant leadership approach and focus on building teams that excel in both performance and culture. Grounded in his values, he prioritizes quality of life, strong team relationships, and purposeful work. This approach has consistently driven growth, retention, and long-term team cohesion.
“I’m excited to join Lower at a time of significant momentum and opportunity,” said Brown. “My focus is on building a team that is exceptional not just in what they do, but in how they show up for each other and our customers. When you invest in people and create the right culture, the results follow.”
Lower continues to invest in its platform and talent as it builds the leading end-to-end homeownership platform. The addition of leaders like Brown reflects its focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence.
For more information about this announcement, please contact Allie Byers at press@lower.com.
About Lower
Founded in 2014, Lower is one of the fastest-growing mortgage lenders in the country with more than 50,000 5-star online reviews and a commitment to world-class customer service. Lower operates a digital platform to meet customers online through its website, and a network of distributed retail branches to meet customers in their local neighborhoods across the country. Lower is one of Accel Partners’ flagship investments and is also backed by SoFi and Huntington Bank. The company is committed to being the best lender for consumers and originators and becoming the place to buy, refi, and sell. For more information, please visit www.lower.com.
