Special Edition of Globe Magazine Honors the Best Employers in Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts, December 9th, 2024 – NewFed Mortgage Corp (NewFed Mortgage) has been named one of the 2024 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 17th annual, employee-based survey from The Boston Globe.
Top Places to Work recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best—their employees. The survey measures employee opinions about their company’s direction, execution, connection, management, work, pay, benefits, and engagement. The employers are placed into one of four groups: small, with 50 to 99 employees; medium, with 100 to 249 workers; large, with 250 to 999 staff members; and largest, with a workforce of 1,000 or more employees.
NewFed Mortgage Corp. was ranked 54 in the Top Places to Work: Medium-size companies category.
Quotes from NewFed's Leadership
Rob Jewett, Chief Operating Officer:
“At NewFed Mortgage Corp, our commitment to innovation is driven by the voices of our employees. This recognition underscores the success of our approach to leveraging feedback to enhance both technology and processes. From streamlining workflows to introducing cutting-edge tools that empower our team, we continuously evolve to create a workplace that prioritizes efficiency and employee satisfaction. This award reflects the tangible impact of listening to our people and turning their insights into meaningful advancements.”
Rick Scherer, Chief Strategy Officer:
“Feedback is at the core of everything we do at NewFed Mortgage. It informs not only our strategic initiatives but also how we plan and execute across all departments. By fostering a culture of openness and collaboration, we ensure that every decision we make aligns with the needs of our team and the goals of the company. This recognition as a Top Place to Work validates the importance of listening, adapting, and building strategies that empower our employees and drive long-term success.”
Eric Portnoy, EVP Sales, Eastern Division:
“Receiving this award is a proud moment for all of us at NewFed Mortgage. It highlights the unique culture Brian D’Amico built and we’ve continued to foster — one that prioritizes people above all else. By fostering open communication and integrating employee feedback into our strategies, we’ve created a workplace where individuals feel empowered to excel. This approach not only strengthens our team but also ensures we deliver exceptional results for our clients and partners.”
Hans Plum, EVP Sales, Western Division:
“Being named a Top Place to Work is a testament to the forward-thinking culture at NewFed Mortgage. As we expand into new markets, the emphasis we place on incorporating employee feedback into our growth strategies sets us apart. This recognition strengthens our ability to recruit top talent, build industry authority, and forge valuable partnerships. It showcases our dedication to creating an environment where innovation, collaboration, and excellence are not just goals—they’re how we do business.”
“The best employers pay attention to the many ways work changes– and the many ways it stays the same– and figure out how to keep people engaged and motivated through it all,” said Katie Johnston, the Globe’s Top Places to Work editor.
The rankings in Top Places to Work are based on confidential survey information collected by Energage (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention, from nearly 68,000 employees at 323 Massachusetts organizations. The winners are constantly working to improve their workplaces, from making meetings more manageable in a virtual environment to pairing up new hires with more seasoned “buddies.”
Top Places to Work online extras include sortable rankings and features that showcase companies that are investing in their entire, multigenerational workforce. All information is available at globe.com/topplaces. Follow the news on social media using the hashtag #workboston.
About NewFed Mortgage Corp.
NewFed Mortgage Corp. is a nationally recognized, full-service mortgage company leveraging over two decades of residential retail mortgage lending to provide premier financing experiences for clients in 20+ states nationwide.
NewFed Mortgage Corp. is a Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac seller-servicer. They offer a complete line of products, including Agency Conventional, Jumbo, and Non-QM mortgages. NewFed Mortgage Corp is an approved lending institution for the VA (the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture), FHA (Federal Housing Administration), and various state housing programs. They provide access to different innovative portfolio products, ranging from first-time homebuyer programs with little or “zero” down, “pick your term” traditional fixed-rate products, ARM programs, USDA Renovations, VA Renovations, 203k, or Homestyle renovation loans. They also provide access to custom-fit portfolio programs tailored to meet clients’ specific needs.
Committed to local lending, the NewFed Mortgage Corp team loves what they do and the impact they leave even more. They’re your neighbors, after all. With a family-style approach to fully understanding clients’ needs, working with this team will never feel transactional. The company takes an all-in team approach right from the beginning of the process, providing personalized service and open communication from loan processing through loan closing. Their tagline, “Mortgages for every stage of your life™,” is their mission. This mission is achieved through establishing deep connections with clients so that they turn to NewFed Mortgage Corp as a reliable financial partner for years to come.
Learn more about NewFed Mortgage Corp at www.newfed.com.
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NewFed Mortgage Press Contact Information: Emmi Baker, VP Marketing Director, NewFed Mortgage Corp, esauls@newfed.com
