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September 7, 2010

Foundation Financial Group Adding 50 Jobs

 Atlanta-based Foundation Financial Group announced today that they will add 50 jobs at their University City mortgage lending center. The facility, located 10735 David Taylor Drive, in the Resource Square Business Park will add 25 full-time financial services positions this quarter and 25 next quarter.

"Over the last 10 years, Charlotte has been an emerging market and is known nationwide for its financial services industry. Foundation Financial Group wanted to get a footprint in Charlotte and it fit well into the company's southeast regional presence. As a known market for financial employment, we felt Charlotte would be a solid market for us to offer competitive employment opportunities in the financial services field,” said Mark W. Boyer, senior vice president, Foundation Financial Group.

"Our Foundation Financial Group performance from the Charlotte center is strong. In addition, we are able to attract and retain qualified employees who are a great fit with our company, and we are very excited about the community overall. We are trying to meet demand as the company grows and we love the Charlotte area for our future growth," added Boyer.

The new positions include entry-level and high-wage jobs in sales, telemarketing, management and licensed loan officers.

“We’re thrilled to be able to help facilitate Foundation Financial Group’s further investment in our local economy,” said Jeff Edge, senior vice president of economic development with the Charlotte Chamber. “It’s just another example of businesses choosing to invest here for the long term.”

Foundation Financial Group is one of the nation’s fastest growing lenders, funding more than $2 billion in loans since 2004. Established in 1998, it is a full-service, residential mortgage lender licensed in 30 states. The company seeks to fill 170 positions nationally.

Qualified applicants may apply online at www.onlineffg.com/careers or call Foundation Financial Group at 866-334-1001.

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