CF Bankshares Hires Gregory Perelka to Lead Residential Lending Expansion
CF Bankshares has appointed Gregory Perelka as President of Residential Mortgage Lending to expand its presence in Ohio and Indiana markets. Perelka, former EVP at CHN Housing Partners with leadership roles at NewRez and Ohio Savings Bank/NYCB, will introduce new loan products and recruit top mortgage originators.
1. Executive Appointment
CF Bankshares has appointed Gregory Perelka as President of Residential Mortgage Lending, strengthening its leadership as it expands mortgage operations across Ohio and Indiana markets.
2. Perelka's Professional Background
Perelka joins the bank after serving as Executive Vice President of Lending Operations at CHN Housing Partners and holding senior leadership roles at NewRez, Ohio Savings Bank/NYCB and Citizens Financial Group, overseeing large-scale residential lending operations and P&L management.
3. Strategic Growth Initiatives
In his new role, Perelka will introduce new portfolio and salable loan products, implement cost and operational efficiencies, and recruit top-producing mortgage originators to drive loan volume growth.
4. Impact on Mortgage Segment
This executive hire aims to bolster CFBank's boutique banking model by deepening residential mortgage lending as a relationship builder, enhancing cross-selling opportunities and long-term customer engagement across key metro markets.