Foundation Financial Group began with the corporate inception of a regional center in Atlanta, Georgia in 2004. Later that year, it opened a second regional center in Jacksonville, Florida. In the following years, from 2005 to 2011, Foundation Financial Group expanded to obtain licensing in 39+ states, and retail branch locations. Foundation Financial Group funds more than $4 billion in loans. A mortgage industry-tracking source, www.mortgageStats.com states that Foundation Financial Group grew by 14 percent in 2011, in contrast to the downward trend of other lenders in the same period. Additionally, the mortgage industry-tracking source, mortgagestats.com reports that the top 10 U.S. mortgage lender originations are down almost 21 percent for the same period, while Foundation Financial Group revenue has increased 34.55% since 2009. In 2012, Foundation Financial Group entered a partnership with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a national nonprofit that funds breast cancer research. For each 2011 tax return Foundation Financial Group prepared, the company made a donation to Komen for the Cure.
Awards/Recognition
Foundation Financial Group was named as one of the 2012 EcoLeadership Award winners by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence in May 2012.
The American Association of Business Awards named Foundation Financial Group as one of its Bronze Stevies Awards winners on June 18, 2012.
National Mortgage Professional Magazine named Foundation Financial Group's CEO Mark Boyer as one of the "40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40" in its December 2011 issue.
The Charlotte Business Journal selected Foundation Financial Group as a finalist in Charlotte's Best Places to work in 2011.
In August, 2011, Florida Trend magazine named Foundation Financial Group one of the “Best Companies to Work For” in 2011
In April, 2011, the Atlanta Business Chronicle honored Foundation Financial Group as the 15th fastest-growing company in its annual Pacesetter Awards.
In January 2011, Jacksonville Magazine named Foundation Financial Group one of Northeast Florida’s “Companies That Care” honoring the philanthropic work it does in each of its cities.
In fall 2010, the Jacksonville Business Journal named Foundation Financial Group’s Chief Human Resources Officer, James S. Brodsky, one of Northeast Florida’s “Ultimate HR Executives.
In September, 2011, The Jacksonville Business Journal named Foundation Financial Group Chief Financial Officer Tanya L. Mauro as one of Northeast Florida’s “Ultimate CFOs.”
The Better Business Bureau issued Foundation Financial Group an A+ rating for providing customers with excellent service, speed and convenience.
The Better Business Bureau also named Foundation Financial Group a Runner-Up in its 2011 Torch Awards Marketplace Ethics competition. Earlier in 2010, the BBB recognized Foundation Financial Group as an industry leader, a major philanthropic organization, and a provider of many jobs to the economy.
"Foundation Financial Group" was named in the 2011 Inc. 500|5000, Inc.annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America
"Foundation Financial Group" was named in the 2012 Inc. 500|5000, Inc.annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America
"Foundation Financial Group" was named in the 2013 Inc. 500|5000, Inc.annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America
Community Involvement
Philanthropy
Foundation Financial Group maintains a Philanthropic Services Department and contributes to various community organizations in the areas it serves. Foundation Financial Group focuses on five key areas: education, workforce development, environment sustainability, health, and wellness. These values are of core importance to its mission, and the company has made donations to many local and national organizations.
