Longbridge Financial Named to Fortune’s 2025 List of Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

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Longbridge Financial, LLC (Longbridge Financial), a leading national mortgage lender and servicer specializing in home equity solutions for older Americans, has been named one of the nation’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ by Fortune and Great Place To Work®, earning a spot among the top 50 companies nationwide, ranking No. 48 in the small and medium category.

The recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Longbridge has been included on the prestigious list, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace culture rooted in trust, collaboration and purpose.

“This recognition is really about our people and culture we have focused on building at Longbridge,” said Chris Mayer, CEO of Longbridge Financial. “Our employees bring integrity, expertise, and compassion to their work every single day, and that commitment makes all the difference. By fostering a workplace built on trust and collaboration, we empower our team to serve our mission to help older homeowners responsibly use home equity in retirement — helping our customers achieve financial flexibility and peace of mind.”

The annual list is highly competitive and based on confidential employee feedback collected through Great Place To Work®’s proprietary Trust Index™ Survey. The 2025 rankings reflect more than 194,000 survey responses from employees at Certified™ companies across the financial services and insurance industry.

“Culture is the foundation of everything we do at Longbridge, and when our employees feel engaged and supported, that energy shines through in how we serve our borrowers and partners,” said Melissa Macerato, chief revenue and marketing officer. “Being recognized once again by Fortune and Great Place To Work® further validates our commitment to creating an environment where people can thrive.”

Over the past year, Longbridge recorded significant gains in employee satisfaction:

• 91% of employees rated Longbridge as a Great Place to Work (up from 88% in 2024).
• 98% said they feel welcomed when joining the company (up from 96% in 2024).
• 89% rated Longbridge favorably across all workplace measures (up from 86% in 2024).

“Being ranked among the Top 50 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance is a tremendous honor, and it reflects the leadership, teamwork and dedication of every person at Longbridge,” said Bill Packer, chief operating officer. “I’m especially proud of the collective efforts across our organization to create an environment where employees feel valued and welcomed. The growth in our scores over the past year is a testament to that commitment, and I’m delighted to be part of such a high-performing team.”

Longbridge is also looking ahead to continued growth. Company leaders said the recognition is more than an honor, it’s an invitation for others to be part of a workplace where purpose and people come first. For those inspired by the company’s mission of helping older homeowners unlock the power of home, Longbridge offers the chance to build a career in a supportive, innovative environment. Information about current openings and career opportunities can be found at longbridge-financial.com/careers.

About Longbridge Financial, LLC

Longbridge Financial (NMLS #957935) is a nationally recognized mortgage lender and servicer dedicated to helping older homeowners and retirees unlock the power of home® through flexible, responsible home equity solutions for seniors. Founded in 2012 and led by a respected Ivy League professor, Longbridge Financial combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to education, innovation and transparency. The company is driven by a mission to empower aging Americans with the tools and information they need to make confident financial decisions in retirement to support long-term financial well-being. Known for its exceptional customer service, competitive pricing and professional integrity, Longbridge Financial is helping redefine what financial security can look like for today’s retirees.

For more information about Longbridge Financial or interview requests, please visit longbridge-financial.com/newsroom.

About the Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance List

Great Place To Work® selected the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance by analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 1.3 million employees, representing the experiences of 8.4 million employees in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025. Of those responses, more than 194,000 responses were received from employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the financial services and insurance industry, and these rankings are based on that feedback. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. Companies with 10 to 999 employees competed in the small and medium category. Companies with 1,000 or more employees were considered for the large category.

About Great Place To Work®

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.

About Fortune

Fortune upholds a legacy of award-winning writing and trusted reporting for executives who want to make business better. Independently owned, with a global perspective and digital agility, Fortune tells the stories of a new generation of innovators, builders and risk takers. Online and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks and holds companies accountable. Fortune creates communities by convening true thought leaders and iconoclasts — those who shape industry, commerce and society — through powerful and prestigious lists, events and conferences, such as the iconic Fortune 500, the CEO Initiative and Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.

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