Envoy Mortgage

The journey of Envoy Mortgage began in 1997, born from a vision to simplify the path to homeownership. Initially established as First Houston Mortgage, the company was rooted in the heart of Houston, Texas, with a dedicated team focused on serving the local community. The founders, Dana Gompers and David Zugheri, laid a foundation built on strong ethics and a commitment to customer service. For its first decade, the company steadily grew, building a reputation for reliability and expertise within the Texas market. A pivotal moment arrived in 2008 when a new leadership team, including Patrick Walden and Rick Thompson, acquired ownership interests, setting the stage for a significant transformation. With an annual loan volume of $700 million and a staff of 350, First Houston Mortgage officially rebranded to Envoy Mortgage, signaling a new era of national ambition and technological advancement.

This rebranding was more than just a name change; it marked the beginning of an aggressive expansion and a deep investment in modernizing the mortgage process. Envoy's narrative became one of relentless growth and innovation. The company expanded its reach far beyond Texas, obtaining licenses in nearly every state and establishing over 130 local branches across the U.S. This physical expansion was powered by a parallel investment in digital infrastructure, creating a seamless, paperless origination process that earned the company technology awards and a reputation for efficiency. Now with a team of over 1,000 employees and an annual loan volume exceeding $4 billion, Envoy continues to champion a people-first philosophy. By combining the personal touch of local loan officers with the power of its proprietary digital platforms like EnGen, Envoy strives to make the home financing journey as efficient, stress-free, and pleasant as possible, staying true to its founding promise while navigating the complexities of the modern financial landscape.