[February 10, 2012]

Mortgage Returns Announces Record Sales and Appoints Jim Blatt CEO

Mortgage Returns, a full-service CRM and automated marketing solution for mortgage originators, announced today co-founder Jim Blatt has been appointed chief executive officer. Blatt, who brings more than 15 years of senior leadership experience and small business development, will lead Mortgage Returns in providing relevant and automated marketing solutions for more than 225 financial institution customers nationwide.

"Mortgage Returns has reached five consecutive years of 50 percent or more revenue growth," said Blatt. "Last year, we hired a new chief technology officer and doubled our investment in our IT team. I am confident that our commitment to enhancing the technology-driven element of our solution will continue to provide outstanding results for more than 6,000 originators using our award-winning marketing platform."

Prior to founding Mortgage Returns, Blatt led the expansion of Mary Engelbreit Retail Stores, doubling revenues from $3.8 million to $7.8 million in 12 months Earlier in his career, Blatt was a senior financial manager for the Wild Pair, a 200-store footwear chain. With visionary leadership and a proven track record for increasing company profits and revenue, Blatt's commitment to Mortgage Returns ensures continued growth for the company.

Added Blatt, "Over the last three years, there has been tremendous consolidation in the mortgage industry. While many mortgage companies and originators have left the business, our clients have experienced record growth. The average originator using our automated marketing platform realized 21 new loans found by Mortgage Returns in the first year, an average return on investment of more than 3,000 percent. Our full-service marketing solution provides a measurable ROI for banks and mortgage companies by enabling originators to capitalize on relationships with their customers, prospects and referral partners. Mortgage Returns will continue to grow because we deliver proven and measurable results for our clients, and I am honored to lead this company to continued success."

About Mortgage Returns

St. Louis-based Mortgage Returns provides a full-service CRM and automated marketing solution to help mortgage originators maximize profitability from clients, prospects and referral partners. Through an award-winning database management and marketing system, Mortgage Returns provides timely and relevant marketing for more than 6,000 mortgage originators nationwide. Mortgage Returns' customized marketing solution also increases referrals and cross sell opportunities for more than 225 financial institutions. For more information about Mortgage Returns, visit www.mortgagereturns.com.

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