Matthew Ward

Matthew Ward is currently the Vice President of Lending at Magnolia Bank, specifically overseeing the Guaranteed Lending Division since February 2023. He is based in Granbury, Texas, and has built a significant career in the lending and banking industry.

Professional Experience

• Vice President of Lending
  Magnolia Bank - NMLS 423028
  February 2023 - Present
• SVP Regional Consumer Lending Manager
  First Financial Bank Texas
  December 2010 - February 2023 (12 years 3 months)
• Consumer Loan Underwriter
  Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
  October 2010 - January 2011 (4 months)
• Branch Manager II
  Wells Fargo Financial
  December 2003 - October 2010 (6 years 11 months)

In his role at Magnolia Bank, Ward is responsible for managing the lending operations, which includes originating, processing, underwriting, and closing consumer loans. His previous experience includes significant roles that involved supervising branch operations and achieving high sales production levels.

Education

• MBA in Management
  University of Phoenix (2009 - 2012)
• BBA in Business Administration
  New Mexico State University (1998 - 2003)

Skills and Accomplishments

Ward has a proven track record in consumer lending and has consistently met high performance standards throughout his career. He is noted for his ability to develop personnel and establish strong relationships with local businesses to enhance retail sales financing.

With over a decade of experience in various lending roles, Matthew Ward is well-regarded in the financial services sector for his expertise in consumer loans and branch management.1