Our History
President and CEO Renee Spears founded the company in 1999. The company now employs 13 people and donates $100 from every loan to a non-profit organization of the client's choice. Since 2000, RCMS has contributed over $170,000 to a variety of great causes. Rose City's headquarters is at 10737 SW Inverness Court, Portland, OR 97219. The company's unique approach to lending has lend to financial success as well as benefits to the greater community and environment.
Our Awards
- Oregon Business Magazine has named Rose City in the Top 100 Companies in Oregon in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
- Chosen one of the Top 10 Most Dependable Mortgage Brokers in the West in 2007 by Goldline Research.
- Portland Business Alliance presented Rose City Mortgage with one of their Top Ten Growth Awards in 2006.
- Better Business Bureau of Oregon and SW Washington honored Rose City Mortgage as the 2005 Small Business of the Year.
- Portland Business Journal named President and CEO Renee Spears as one of Portland Business Journal's 2005 Business Women of the Year.
- Oregon's Association of Mortgage Professionals recognized Renee Spears twice as Mortgage Broker of the Month in 2004.
- For its "outstanding" work to reduce waste, reuse and recycle, Portland's Office of Sustainable Development recognized Rose City Mortgage Company with a ReycleWorks Award.
Led by visionary Renee Spears, Rose City Mortgage Company is described as one of the nation's first socially responsible mortgage brokers. The company uses ethical, socially responsible business practices that enhance the local community and, ultimately, the world. In practical terms, the loan specialists treat everyone with respect and support.
Rose City Mortgage is committed to doing what's right rather than hoarding profit. By bucking norms, RCMS helps the community, customers, employees and the environment thrive in many ways:
- Reducing the stress of the loan process by doing things right the first time.
- Providing the products and services that best fit needs.
- Supporting local suppliers.
- Treating employees like our most important asset.
- Donating to local non-profit organizations.
- Managing our operations to reduce waste and energy.
- Modeling for the business community the practices and merits of supporting people, community and the environment.
The company is licensed to make loans in Oregon, Washington and California.
Rose City Mortgage specializes in first-time home buyers. Approximately 90 percent of the firm's business comes from referrals.
RCMS reaches out to women, young people, environmentalists, pet owners, AIDS patients, gays and lesbians and others who may not have been treated fairly in the lending process and whose cause we embrace.
The team environment fostered at Rose City brings harmony and excellent customer service.
JJ Lee Kwai, loan specialist, and Renee Spears co-founded the Greener Good women's marketing group. JJ, Renee and loan specialist James Komro have all served as board member of the Portland Area Business Association. JJ Lee Kwai brings a broad background to the table with her M.B.A. in sustainable business practices.
Jake Planton, loan specialist, founded Next Level, an open, accepting and fun networking group. Bridges, a networking group for socially responsible, environmentally sustainable and financially prosperous businesses was started by loan specialist Lorie Clements.
Media Contact Information:
Renee Spears
President and CEO
Rose City Mortgage
10737 SW Inverness Court,
Portland, OR 97219
Phone 503-768-4248
Fax 503-768-4210
renee@rosecitymtg.com
Macy Guppy, PhD APR
Principal
GoodWorks Public Relations
7425 S.W. 27th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone 503-892-3178
Fax 503-293-2372
macy@goodworkspr.com