Primis Adds One of the Nation’s Top Mortgage Loan Officers to Its Roster 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Primis Mortgage is excited to announce the addition of one of the top mortgage originators in the United States, Pete Zaft, to its roster. With over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, many of them spent at the top of the charts, Zaft will bring a wealth of insight and passion to Primis Mortgage’s ever-expanding customer network. 

Zaft and his team joined Primis Mortgage after five years dominating Nashville and Middle Tennessee’s market with Movement Mortgage. Prior to Movement, he built his career around helping homebuyers secure homes they want, not those they have to settle for. 

“Pete has set the standard for mortgage professionals in Nashville,” said Belinda Arender, Primis Mortgage Market Leader. “After competing against him for some time now, it’s a thrill to be on the same team working together to serve the homebuyers in our community.” 

Zaft truly is one of the best in the business. Recently named Top Producer of the Year by the Nashville Mortgage Bankers Association, he’s ranked as the top loan officer in the Middle Tennessee region and the third best in the entire state of Tennessee. 

“We couldn’t be more excited to join Primis,” Zaft said. “This is an industry that’s ruled by the longstanding giants, and it takes something special to make noise. Working in the same area as Belinda and her team, the company’s commitment to innovation is impossible to overlook. After many talks with leadership, I know this is a perfect fit for my team and clients. Together, we can help many families achieve their home buying dreams in ways that work for them.” 

A Nashville local for over 30 years, Zaft has found a recipe for steady success in the ever-changing business. Praised for his efficiency and professionalism, Zaft and his team are a well-oiled machine, and the results speak for themselves. 

“You only need minutes with Zaft to see why he’s one of the nation’s best,” Primis Mortgage CEO John Owens explained. “It comes down to expert knowledge of both products and the industry, a passion to help people, and perhaps the most important, an unwavering hunger for success. He, and his entire team, are a perfect fit here at Primis Mortgage, and I cannot wait to see how he continues to lead and grow.” 

Zaft and team will now be based out of Franklin, TN at Primis Mortgage’s new Cool Springs branch. To connect with Pete and learn more about how Primis Mortgage can help you turn your home buying dreams into reality, visit our website. 

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