Kansas City, Sept. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- September 23, 2011 - For the third time, Kansas City based FirsTrust Mortgage Inc, has received national recognition from Inc. magazine. In their exclusive recognition as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, Inc. magazine ranked FirsTrust Mortgage, Inc. NO. 888 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy--America’s independent entrepreneurs.
FirsTrust Mortgage, Inc. joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.
"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is," says Inc. magazine Editor Jane Berentson.
Mark McDougald, CEO of FirsTrust Mortgage, believes his company continues to grow because of its unique value proposition, which is to provide a high level of financial advice to each and every one of its valued clients. "Our clients want to realize the American Dream of home ownership. That is why we are committed to providing them with the most comprehensive financial advice and a mortgage plan that helps them manage what is often their largest asset and achieve their future financial objectives. Each one of our Certified Mortgage Planners is committed to providing unparalleled client service and to become their clients’ trusted mortgage adviser."
CONTACT: Kathy Mohn, Marketing Director at 913-747-3283 or kmohn@getamortgageplan.com.
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Methodology
The 2011 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent--not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies--as of December 31, 2010. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2007 is $100,000; the minimum for 2010 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at www.inc.com/500.
About FirsTrust Mortgage, Inc.
FirsTrust is a privately owned mortgage bank which began locally in 1989 and offers a wide variety of residential home mortgages in six states. With extensive growth targeted for the Midwest, McDougald continues to hire for attitude and aptitude, while providing extensive and continued training to all the company’s Certified Mortgage Planners.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.