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+ Neal Communities starts mortgage company

Neal Communities expanded its brand this month after opening Neal Communities Funding, a mortgage company that will provide financial services to Neal clients.

Neal Communities and Neal Signature Homes has connected with Mortgage Funding Direct Ventures, an established mortgage management services company geared toward new construction and purchase transactions.

“The real belief and purpose behind Neal Communities Funding is that it will improve the overall customer experience and streamline the mortgage services process for our customers,” said Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities, in a press release. Storey spearheaded the partnership between the companies.

Neal Communities Funding will offer assistance to homeowners through the buying process, including prequalification and home closing. It will offer conventional, government and jumbo loan programs.