Julie Newman joins United Community Bank as Mortgage Sales Manager
January 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes veteran mortgage banker Julie Newman to its team as mortgage sales manager for the Upstate. Newman brings 30 years of mortgage banking experience to her new role.
“Julie’s extensive experience in the Upstate gives her a keen insight into this market,” said Mike Davies, President of United Community Mortgage Services. “She will be a true asset to our entire team and our customers.”
Prior to joining United Community Bank, Newman served as Upstate mortgage manager at SunTrust Mortgage. There, she managed a team of up to six loan officers, originated and closed her personal loan production, and managed the “Legendary Homes” account for SunTrust mortgage. During her thirty years in the mortgage business, Newman has gained extensive experience in processing, underwriting and originating mortgage loans for a variety of customers.
“I am pleased to join the United Community Bank team,” said Newman. “I have been in the mortgage business for three decades, and I believe what sets United Community Bank apart is the dedication and expertise of its employees, and our commitment to providing individualized service to each of our customers.”
Newman is a lifelong resident of Spartanburg. She is a member of the Uptown Sertoma Club of Spartanburg, a group of volunteers who donate their time and resources to help raise funds for local charities. She also volunteers with FootHills Golden Retriever Rescue and Paws to Care, a local pet therapy group.
Newman has one daughter and one granddaughter and two golden retrievers, Beau and Dolly. She enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with her family.
About United Community Bank
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) is a registered bank holding company based in Blairsville, Ga., with $7.5 billion in assets. The company’s banking subsidiary, United Community Bank, is one of the Southeast region’s largest full-service banks, operating more than 100 offices in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The bank specializes in providing personalized community banking services to individuals, small businesses and corporations. Services include a full range of consumer and commercial banking products, including mortgage, advisory and treasury management. United Community Bank is consistently recognized for its outstanding customer service by respected national research firms. Additional information about the company and the bank’s full line of products and services can be found at ucbi.com.
