FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Mortgage Forward Expands with FiT Mortgage Acquisition

Mortgage Forward Acquires Substantial Assets of FiT Mortgage and Onboards New Leaders 

Great Lakes Credit Union  (media@glcu.org)

BANNOCKBURN, IL. (August 11, 2025) – Mortgage Forward, a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU), welcomes FiT Mortgage to GLCU’s family of companies. By joining forces with FiT Mortgage, Mortgage Forward will grow the Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) business to drive income and smart growth into new markets. 

As an industry-leading mortgage company, FiT Mortgage brings the ability to originate mortgage loans in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. Established with a mission to reshape how mortgage firms are structured, its founders created a platform that empowers top mortgage producers and branch leaders with ownership-thinking, operational freedom, and long-term wealth creation. 

This acquisition will drive additional mortgage volume and originations, expand servicing income opportunities, and provide growth into new geographic markets. In addition to these three important development strategies, Mortgage Forward will also add to its existing mortgage knowledge and expertise by onboarding talented FiT Mortgage leaders as part of the new, improved Mortgage Forward team.  

• Chip Adkins is serving as President, bringing more than 30 years of financial experience to his role overseeing production, planning, strategic growth and other initiatives for Fit Mortgage, LLC.
• Anita St. Pierre takes on the role of Chief Operating Officer, drawing experience from her more than 35 years of management and operational experience to her role overseeing Compliance, Quality Control, National Underwriting, and Investor Relations.
• Stuart Lynn is Chief Financial Officer, bringing nearly 30 years’ experience in finance and accounting to the table, including 15 years’ experience in the mortgage industry in various leadership roles.  
• Dan D’Amico is heading up the Sales team, serving as Executive Vice President of Sales, with more than 30 years of residential mortgage lending experience.  

“This acquisition accelerates Mortgage Forward’s vision to become a premier destination for entrepreneurial loan originators,” said Michael Abraham, CEO of Mortgage Forward. “FiT Mortgage built something truly special—aligning strong leadership with a modern business structure. We’re excited to build upon that foundation with expanded tools, capital, and national scale.”

FiT Mortgage’s established clients and books of business will immediately add to the growth of Mortgage Forward.  Mortgage Forward and FiT Mortgage will jointly realize better pricing, more loan programs, and increased services to direct customers and credit union members from this business combination.

About Mortgage Forward, LLC

Mortgage Forward, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Lakes Credit Union, is here to make the mortgage financing experience the easiest and best it can be. Whether you're purchasing or refinancing your home, Mortgage Forward’s wide array of loan products and programs can help you find the financing solution that’s right for you. To learn more about Mortgage Forward, visit www.mortgagefwd.com          

About FiT Mortgage, LLC

FiT Mortgage, LLC was founded in 2023 as part of the FiT Family of Companies. With a professional-firm business structure, FiT empowered mortgage originators and branch leaders through partnership principles, operational independence, and strategic growth.

About GLCU

Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Northern Illinois, Great Lakes Credit Union is banking for a greater good. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative with more than $1.4 billion in assets, GLCU is proud to serve 115,000 members in Chicagoland and surrounding areas, and to give back to its members and communities through education, volunteerism, and partnerships. Learn more about GLCU’s accounts, educational initiatives, and community development programs at www.glcu.org.   

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