People on the Move: Zach Levesque Joins Rate

People on the Move: Zach Levesque Joins Rate

Zach Levesque, one of Rhode Island's top executives in the mortgage industry, has joined Rate.

 

“After almost 9 years at Northpointe, I made a strategic move to join Rate reporting directly to the President, Shant Banosian, as a Northeast Regional Manager,” said Levesque.

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“After nearly a decade of leading teams and driving production, the transition to RATE places me with one of the largest and most influential retail mortgage lenders in the country. This move aligns me with an organization known for its market-leading technology, expansive product offerings, and commitment to growth,” added Levesque.

 

Rate is headquartered in Chicago, IL, and employs more than 5,000 across the country.

 

“It’s a strategic opportunity to expand business throughout the Northeast. While leveraging Rate’s national platform, resources and brand recognition,” added Levesque.

 

“Rate has been adding talent all over the country and has a huge focus on growing out the Northeast presence. My goal is to add talent and offices in RI and Mass, looking to add 4-5 teams in 2026 alone as a regional. The market is currently mixed. There are a handful of lenders in the country that are focused on growth and putting resources behind it. Rate is one of them. Most lenders are more concerned with the market and rates, and not as focused on growth. Rate is not one of those lenders. We see an opportunity to add the right talent while others are waiting for the market to turn and get better,” Levesque added.

 

In 2025, Rate was ranked 6th in the United States for the top mortgage lenders by loan volume.