CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) announced Wednesday that it’s welcoming the Victor Alpha Group to the company. Led by the husband-and-wife duo of Patton Gade and Shari Gade, the team brings more than 20 mortgage professionals with military ties to CCM.
“This team exemplifies the values that define CrossCountry Mortgage,” Ron Leonhardt, founder and CEO of CrossCountry Mortgage, said in a statement. “Their leadership, dedication to military families and focus on developing top Veteran talent strengthen our mission and reinforce our commitment to the communities we serve.”
Patton Gade has significant mortgage industry experience that includes stints at UMortgage, loanDepot, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Bridgeview Bank Group and Paramount Bank.
Data from Modex shows that Gade, who’s based in Scottsdale, Arizona, closed roughly $145 million in mortgage volume over the past 12 months.
The Victor Alpha Group specializes in serving active-duty service members, veterans and military families. Patton Gade is an eight-year U.S. Army veteran and a top originator of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans. Shari Gade is the branch’s director of military lending growth, lead strategy and operations.
The team is known for providing specialized VA lending solutions and supporting career development for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
“We couldn’t be more excited to wrap up 2025 with a strategic move to CCM. This transition reflects our commitment to aligning with a company that understands the Military community and has the products and tools to help us serve our borrowers,” Patton Gade said in a statement.
“The solutions CCM offers provide us a stronger foundation to train, mentor and build careers with purpose. As veterans serving veterans, we’re able to connect on a deeper level because we’ve walked in their shoes.”
Sales manager Peter Brock and branch operations manager Jennifer Finn are also joining CCM as part of the Victor Alpha Group.
“CrossCountry Mortgage gives our team the resources we need to streamline the mortgage process, expand our impact and continue our mission of taking care of veterans and their families,” Shari Gade said.
“In addition to helping our borrowers, we’re committed to empowering more military veterans to thrive as loan originators. Their integrity and discipline elevate this industry, and CCM’s culture is built for their success.”