CMG Home Loans was founded in 1993 and is a 100% privately owned company led by Chris M. George. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, CMG has grown into one of the top mortgage companies in the country, with Texas now serving as its largest production state.
Chris George is a former Loan Officer himself and a self-proclaimed “product junkie,” Mr. George brings a producer’s mindset to the leadership table—one that values innovation, efficiency, and growth. His personal investment in the company’s future runs deep, with all four of his sons actively working within the business. That sense of family legacy continues to drive CMG’s commitment to long-term growth and stability.
Origination Volume in 2024
In 2024, CMG Financial achieved a total mortgage origination volume of $21 billion with nearly 60,000 loans, positioning it as the 10th-largest mortgage lender in the United States. CMG has over 1,300 Loan Officers across the United States. CMG is a fully licensed mortgage lender in all 50 states – plus Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Here is the breakdown of volume across the platforms:
- Retail Lending: Approximately $15.57 billion accounting for 72% of total volume.
- Wholesale Lending: Approximately $1.73 billion, representing 8% of total volume.
- Correspondent Lending: Approximately $4.33 billion, making up the remaining 20%.
This diversified channel strategy has contributed to CMG’s robust performance and growth in the mortgage industry. Moreover, as of mid-2025, CMG maintains a servicing portfolio among the largest in the nation.
About the North Texas Region
The North Texas region of CMG is focused on quality growth and has been led by Regional Manager Mark Pfeiffer since February 2025. North Texas has three Area Sales Managers: Dana Allen, Doug Schulman, and Hugo Madrid. The North Texas team produced over $600M in 2024 and is targeting $800M in 2025.
Branches Locations
CMG North Texas has branches located throughout the DFW Metroplex, serving diverse communities across the region. Below are the current primary and satellite branch locations:
- Addison
- Dallas (two locations in Lowest Greenville)
- Frisco (two locations)
- Grand Prairie
- Flower Mound
- Highland Village
- Mansfield (two locations)
- Southlake
CMG is a fully licensed mortgage lender in all 50 states – plus Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Not licensed in a state? No problem. CMG licensing and out-of-state referral policy has you covered.
CMG’s Leadership
At CMG Home Loans, leadership is more than a title—it’s a commitment to performance, accountability, and support. From the branch level to the executive suite, every layer of leadership is designed to help Loan Officers and Branch Managers scale, grow, and succeed.
Area Sales Managers
Dana Allen oversees the Frisco and Grand Prairie branches. Dana started with CMG April 2024, has over two decades in the mortgage industry, and is highly skilled in leveraging CMG’s corporate marketing tools, reporting systems, and CRM analytics. His leadership ensures teams maximize marketing ROI and operational efficiency.
Doug Schulman has been with CMG since 2022 and is based in Frisco. Doug co-Managers the following branches with Mark Pfeiffer: Addison, East Dallas, Flower Mound, Frisco, both Mansfield locations, Plano, and Southlake. Doug’s specialty is underwriting strategy and navigating complex deals. He is a go-to resource for Loan Officers working through challenging scenarios and guidelines.
Hugo Madrid leads the Dallas, Highland Village, and Clinton, Arkansas branches. Hugo started with CMG in May 2024 as a key cultural driver in the North Texas region. He’s known for fostering loyalty, trust, and high morale across his team. Hugo’s focus is on maintaining strong internal relationships and creating a supportive branch environment.
Regional Manager for North Texas
Mark Pfeiffer, Regional Manager of North Texas, joined CMG in April 2023 as part of the Homebridge acquisition. In 2024, the Mortgage Mark Team personally produced 200 units for $80 million. Okay, 197 units for $79.2M… but who’s counting?
Mark runs the North Texas Region and is passionate about helping Loan Officers grow their businesses through strategic coaching, operational support, and business planning. Mark’s strengths include process design, operational checklists, and scalable systems that help originators increase volume while improving efficiency.
Divisional Manager for Texas
Chris Minjarez serves as the State Manager for Texas and has been with CMG since 2013. Based in Austin, Chris is an elite producer in his own right—closing 625 transactions in 2024. He provides both leadership and real-world insights to Branch Managers and Regional Leaders across the state.
The largest Texas concentrations of CMG branches are in Central Texas (Austin & San Antonio), North Texas, Houston, and El Paso. CMG does have other branches throughout Texas – like in The Valley and East Texas – but the bulk of the production comes from the major metropolitan areas.
Territory Manager: South Central
Tammy Turner, the Retail Executive for the South Central Territory, has been with CMG since 2016 and been in the industry for over three decades. Tammy oversees states from the Southeast all the way to Minnesota, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North and South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Based in Alabama, Tammy’s territory generated over $9 billion in production in 2024. Tammy’s enthusiasm is unmatched. #WhoHoo!!
National Sales Leadership
Tony Giglio serves as CMG’s Head of Sales and leads the company’s national sales vision and strategy. Tony joined CMG in 2016 and has been in the industry over two decades and is based in Raleigh, NC. Tony does a great job growing CMG while maintaining a personal management approach that preserves the company culture.
Executive Leadership
Chris George is CMG’s Founder and sole owner. He launched the company in 1993 and remains actively involved in its daily operations. Chris is a former Loan Officer and continues to drive innovation, growth, and long-term strategy at the executive level.
CMG’s leadership model ensures every market has access to top-down support and real-world expertise—from people who are actively in the business. This alignment creates a culture where collaboration thrives and production is prioritized.
CMG: Home to Top Producers
CMG Home Loans had a significant presence in these rankings, with 226 of its Loan Officers recognized for their outstanding production in 2024. Scotsman Guide had 226 CMG Loan Officers in the 2024 Top Originators rankings.
CMG’s Top Originators by Total Dollar Volume for 2024
Below are the Top 5 originators by volume along with their volume ranking based on the 2025 Scotsman Guide rankings.
- Brian Minkow
- Rank: #20
- Total Volume: $227,591,280
- Loans Closed: 265
- Purchase/Refi Mix: 80% Purchase / 20% Refinance
- State: California
- Years in Business: 27
- Christopher Minjarez (head of Texas)
- Rank: #21
- Total Volume: $226,167,839
- Loans Closed: 625
- Purchase/Refi Mix: 99% Purchase / 1% Refinance
- State: Texas
- Years in Business: 24
- Kory Kavanewsky
- Rank: #39
- Total Volume: $183,614,033
- Loans Closed: 287
- Purchase/Refi Mix: 74% Purchase / 26% Refinance
- State: California
- Years in Business: 20
- Carey Ann Cyr
- Rank: #50
- Total Volume: $170,041,716
- Loans Closed: 489
- Purchase/Refi Mix: 94% Purchase / 6% Refinance
- State: Tennessee
- Years in Business: 25
- Justin Hrabovsky (in Austin, TX)
- Rank: #55
- Total Volume: $154,417,317
- Loans Closed: 383
- Purchase/Refi Mix: 99% Purchase / 1% Refinance
- State: Texas
- Years in Business: 12
CMG has the platform for Loan Officers to scale and dominante their business.
Regional Culture
CMG North Texas prides itself on maintaining a strong, connected culture. While many professionals now operate remotely, the region makes a consistent effort to bring people together. Regular in-person events are hosted not only to enhance sales skills, but also to maintain relationships, foster camaraderie, and simply catch up with colleagues from other branches. The result is a collaborative culture built on shared success and genuine connection.
Regional Events
- Bi-weekly “open mic” regional calls (optional video calls)
- Monthly “fun lunches” (no agenda, just team building)
- Quarterly in-person Power Summits (afternoons followed by happy hour)
- Annual National Sales Summit (February in Nashville)
- Annual Production Trips (rotates between Hawaii, Phoenix, Miami)
- Miscellaneous Events (holiday parties, group charity initiatives, golf tournaments, etc.)
Recognition Through Tokens
CMG fosters a culture of appreciation through its unique Token Recognition Program. Team members receive tokens each month to award colleagues who go above and beyond—whether it’s exceptional service, collaboration, or leadership. Additional tokens can be earned by being recognized by others.
These tokens aren’t just symbolic—they can be redeemed for swag and rewards in the CMG store. It’s a simple, consistent way to keep positive reinforcement visible across departments and locations. A job well done doesn’t go unnoticed at CMG.
Call to Action
Leadership and culture are the foundation of how the North Texas team operates. With accessible leadership, a collaborative mindset, and a strong sense of connection, this region continues to attract professionals who want to grow in the right environment.
If you have additional questions or want to explore whether this might be the right fit, let’s schedule a confidential discovery call to begin your due diligence process.