Two Metro Brokers Financial loan officers were recently recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association for their achievements in 2005. Lynn Le and Paul Cargal received the gold award for closing between $12 million and $25 million in loans during 2005.

Le has worked in the Atlanta mortgage industry for more than eight years and joined Metro Brokers Financial in 2002 as a loan officer in the Gwinnett office. This was Le’s third consecutive year to win the gold award from the Mortgage Bankers Association. She was also recognized as the Top Gun Loan Officer by the Mortgage Brokers Association in 2005.

Le closed $17 million in loans during 2005. She credits her success to her relentless commitment to always make herself available to sales associates when they need her and to close loans for clients no matter how big or small the amount.

In addition, Cargal received the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Rookie of the Year award, which is presented to the to the loan officer who closes the highest volume of loans in the state of Georgia during their first full year in the business. He was also recognized as the Top New Loan Officer for Metro Brokers Financial at the company’s awards banquet earlier this month. Cargal closed $13.38 million in loans during 2005.

Cargal joined Metro Brokers Financial as a junior loan officer in June 2004. He worked alongside Lloyd Carver, senior loan officer, for eight months before becoming a loan officer for the company’s Buckhead, Peachtree City and Newnan offices.

Cargal credits his success to the ongoing support from loyal sales associates, the impeccable efficiency and dedication from loan processor, Jennie Nerud, and his assistant, Pat Chapline, as well as the solid support he receives from his mentor, Lloyd Carver.

“Anytime you receive an award, it is the result of a team effort,” said Cargal. “I felt very gracious and proud to accept this award on behalf of the team members who were involved in creating it.”

Call Paul Cargal and Lynn Le at 404.843.2500.