Superior Bank Adding 60 to Its Mortgage Team

Citing "tremendous opportunity" in Alabama and Florida markets, Superior Bank is expanding its mortgage banking operations by adding over 60 people and doubling its existing team based in Birmingham. Adding new staff is a timely step, Superior Bank president Rick Gardner said following investments in new systems, expanded product offerings and the branch network in the last several years. Currently the company operates 72 branches. While the expanded operation will serve primarily Alabama customers, the $3.2 billion thrift holding company said additional support positions will ensure a larger number of customer needs are met both in Alabama and in Florida in the coming years. Currently the company operates 72 branches in 44 locations throughout the state of Alabama and 28 locations in Florida.