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PrimeLending Announces No. 4 National Ranking for Purchase Units in 2013 (2/03/14)

DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is proud to announce that it ranked No. 4 in purchase units nationally for January through December 2013, according to Marketrac®. This is the second year in a row PrimeLending has ranked fourth in the nation for purchase units.*

Marketrac® provides lenders, title companies and builders with competitive market data by geographic area, transaction and loan type.

"We were thrilled to see the results of this national ranking," said PrimeLending President Scott Bristol. "It was the accomplishment of all of our teammates working tirelessly to have a profound and positive impact on the lives of all they serve. This result is theirs, and we are proud of our team."

PrimeLending has more than 300 branches in 42 states and is licensed to originate and close loans in all 50 states. The company has grown from a staff of 20 to more than 2,500 professionals producing more than $11 billion annually.

About PrimeLending

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is a Dallas-based residential mortgage originator with more than 300 locations in 42 states and more than 2,500 employees. In 2013, PrimeLending was listed as the No. 4 mortgage lender in the nation in purchase units.* Offering fixed, adjustable rate, FHA, VA, USDA and jumbo loans, refinancing and relocation programs, PrimeLending is licensed to originate and close loans in all 50 states. Founded in 1986, PrimeLending is a member of the PlainsCapital Corporation family of companies. PlainsCapital Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings (NYSE: HTH). Find more information at PrimeLending.com. Equal Housing Lender.

*Source: As listed by Marketrac® for Jan. – Dec. 2012 and 2013.

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