Expansion Opportunity Growing footprint into Ohio through the acquisition of The Equitable Mortgage Corp., with a strong central Ohio and Florida presence, signals potential cross-sell of mortgage products to new markets and partners, plus opportunities to leverage local lenders and referral networks.

Scale & Funding Revenue range ($500M–$1B) and a mid‑sized team (201–500 employees) indicate substantial loan volume capacity and operational scale, creating opportunities to partner on high‑volume product offerings, warehouse lines, and service integration with LO partners.

Full Spectrum Offerings Diverse loan portfolio including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo, construction, 203K and reverse mortgages positions Highlands to target varied borrower segments and to collaborate with builders, real estate firms, veterans groups, and community lenders.

Top Workplace Repeated recognition as a top workplace suggests strong internal culture and stable leadership, favorable for channel partnerships, referral programs, and advisor recruitment initiatives that rely on trusted relationships and high employee engagement.

Tech & Partners Adoption of tech like DocuSign, OpenAI, WP/Shopify, and cloud tools indicates readiness for streamlined digital mortgage workflows, co‑branding with tech‑savvy partners, and scalable integrations to enhance partner experiences and loan closing speed.