Murfreesboro Mortgage Leader Belinda Arender Earns NMBA Diamond Award of Excellence for 2024
Primis Mortgage proudly celebrates Belinda Arender, Senior Vice President and Tennessee Senior Market Leader, for earning the Diamond Award of Excellence from the Nashville Mortgage Bankers Association (NMBA) for 2024.
The Diamond Award of Excellence is NMBA’s highest individual recognition, honoring loan officers who exceed $75 million in annual production. The award represents not only exceptional volume but also unwavering professionalism, industry leadership, and a lasting impact on clients and colleagues alike.
“This recognition belongs to the incredible team around me and the clients who trust us with one of the biggest milestones in their lives,” Belinda said. “It’s an honor to help people achieve homeownership while leading a team that shares the same passion for service and excellence.”
With more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Belinda Arender is a respected force in both production and leadership. As a graduate of Belhaven University and the Ole Miss School of Banking, she brings a powerful combination of business acumen, strategic insight, and personal connection to every relationship she builds.
Belinda has consistently been recognized as a top producer at Primis Mortgage and nationally by Scotsman Guide and Mortgage News. Her accolades include being named Nashville’s Community Lender of the Year (2022 and 2023) by NMBA and one of the Top 50 National Female Originators by the National Mortgage Network. She has also appeared in national rankings for production, purchase volume, FHA originations, and female leadership in lending.
As a Murfreesboro-based mortgage lender and senior leader, Belinda is known for breaking barriers and inspiring others in the industry to do the same. Her commitment to mentoring, empowering women in banking, and building meaningful client relationships has made her a trusted figure in Tennessee’s mortgage community.
At Primis Mortgage, Belinda embodies the company’s mission to modernize mortgage lending while keeping people at the center of every decision. Her Diamond Award recognition from NMBA further solidifies her place as one of the most accomplished and respected professionals in the field.
About the Nashville Mortgage Bankers Association (NMBA)
The Nashville Mortgage Bankers Association promotes professional excellence and ethical standards across the mortgage industry. Its annual Awards of Excellence honor top-producing mortgage professionals for their performance, integrity, and community impact.
Congratulations, Belinda Arender
Primis Mortgage congratulates Belinda Arender on earning NMBA’s Diamond Award of Excellence for 2024—a reflection of her leadership, excellence, and passion for helping families across Tennessee achieve their dreams of homeownership.
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