Rate has added Scottsdale, Arizona-based loan originator Kelsey Marquardt to the company, the Chicago-based national mortgage lender announced Friday, as competition for high-producing loan officers continues across the mortgage industry.

Marquardt, who has generated more than $85 million in loan production, joins Rate after a three-month stint at Universal Lending Corp. She previously built her production business at NFM Lending, according to Rate’s release.

Per Modex data, Marquardt’s 2025 production was $86.97 million.

Licensed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Oregon, Texas and Washington, Marquardt began her career as a real estate agent before transitioning into mortgage lending. Rate said details ⇒

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