COLUMBUS, OH – September 24, 2008 – Residential Finance Corporation (RFC), a nationwide mortgage lender, today announced that LendingTree has bestowed its Spirit of LendingTree Award to RFC Loan Officer Erika Butler. The company’s highest award for loan officers recognizes the one individual, amongst thousands from LendingTree network lenders, who most embodies LendingTree core values of empowerment, winning despite obstacles, entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, and excellent customer service.

LendingTree President Bob Harris said, “We are pleased to name Erika Butler of Residential Finance Corporation as this year’s recipient of the Spirit of LendingTree Award. Her achievement is well deserved—a testament to her passion for her work and commitment to her customers. The future is bright knowing we have Erika Butler serving our customers and we wish her continued success.”

Residential Finance Corp. Sales Manager, Mike Corrigan, said, “We congratulate Erika for winning this noteworthy award for her outstanding dedication and service, which mirror our fundamental values here at Residential Finance. Erika was nominated for closing the highest number of LendingTree loans for the company, and also because she truly embodies the company’s core values, and always displays the utmost professionalism.”

Erika was awarded the Spirit of LendingTree award during the 2008 LendingTree Partner Summit. Corrigan added, “During the awards ceremony of the Summit, Erika’s commitment to her customers was shared with the audience. She had fallen very ill and as she was being prepped for emergency surgery, she emailed her manager on her Blackberry to say that she would call all of her customers to let them know their loans would be handled. Erika’s spirit and commitment to excellence are an inspiration to all.”

Erika Butler said, “I am honored to receive the Spirit of LendingTree Award because I sincerely enjoy helping customers find the best loan terms and rates to meet their specific needs. Residential Finance supports my efforts by providing solid and stable loan products and a fun work climate that includes special training, internal awards and incentive programs, and companywide dedication to customer service excellence.”

About Residential Finance Corp.
 
Residential Finance Corporation (RFC) is the nation's premier home mortgage company specializing in refinance. Founded in 1997 and now serving 26 states, RFC is "Full Eagle" certified by the FHA, offering refinancing borrowers the security and great rates of government-insured home mortgage loans. RFC's investor relationships include some of the nation's largest and most diverse investment banks. From headquarters in Columbus, OH and numerous regional offices, RFC employs hundreds of knowledgeable Home Loan Consultants dedicated to helping consumers find the right home mortgage loan--with the best mortgage rates, terms and costs--to meet each homeowner's unique needs, including individuals with less-than-perfect credit, and those who may have been turned down by other lenders.
 
For more information, contact Residential Finance Corporation, at 800-930-7334.