General Mortgage CEO and President Dick Palmer has merged his firm with Touchstone Funding, Alexander Financial and The Frensdorff Group, continuing to serve as a mortgage banker and broker, but offering products and services. “Each of our new partners comes with extensive experience and knowledge, with a lengthy track record of success in their respected industries,” Palmer says. “When you add all of the parts together, we create one of the strongest mortgage companies possible.”

Sandy Fitzpatrick, the president of Alexander Financial, says good lending requires access to many different loan products. “General Mortgage filled this need and has the experienced support staff that justifies its excellent reputation in the industry,” he says.

LaVel Alexander, manager of the Mission Valley branch, notes, “General Mortgage affords its clients bank loans that can close in three to five days, as well as access special loan programs and rate promotions that are offered by large and small lenders.”

Palmer also says adding Mark Frensdorff as managing partner is a plus. “Mark’s ability to attract and support high quality and talented loan officers has assisted General Mortgage in becoming the largest independent brokerage in San Diego,” Palmer says.