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3.11.2025 / Gateway in the News

Gateway First Bank Serves as FHLB Member Bank for Two Oklahoma Nonprofits Awarded Over $2.3 Million for Affordable Housing

Eden Village Tulsa and the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition (ONAC) were awarded $1.285MM and $1.050MM, respectively, for their projects through FHLBank Topeka’s 2024 Affordable Housing Program (AHP). This year, $31.3 million in AHP grants were made in partnership with FHLBank Topeka’s member financial institutions. A total of 26 projects in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma will give 1,699 very low-, low-, and moderate-income households a place to call home.

2.20.2025 / Gateway Awards

Gateway Recognized for STAR Achievement in General Servicing

TULSA, Okla., February 20, 2025 –– Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce that Fannie Mae (FNMA) recognized Gateway for their Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) achievement in the General Servicing category for the 2024 calendar year.

12.17.2024 / Gateway Announcements

Gateway Appoints Jeff Schmidt as President of Mortgage Banking

Tulsa, Okla., December 17, 2024 - Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, has appointed Jeff Schmidt as President of Mortgage Banking. In this role, Jeff serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and responsible for Gateway’s mortgage activities across all spectrums, including retail, correspondent, operations, secondary, and servicing.

9.10.2024 / Gateway Announcements

Gateway Announces Promotion of Robin Jenkins to SVP, Director of Treasury Management

Oklahoma City, OK – Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banking operations in Oklahoma, is proud to announce the promotion of Robin Jenkins to Senior Vice President, Director of Treasury Management within Gateway’s commercial banking team. With an impressive track record of success and leadership, Robin will continue to drive growth and lead strategic initiatives for Gateway from the Oklahoma City retail banking office.

9.10.2024 / Gateway in the News

Forty Under 40: Lindsay Wilmott

When Lindsay Wilmott was a child, she was fascinated and intrigued with numbers. Both of her parents were educators, and she thought it would be natural for her to become a math teacher.

9.3.2024 / Gateway Announcements

OSSAA Partnership

Oklahoma City, OK. – Gateway First Bank is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership with the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. The comprehensive partnership will include an integrated marketing presence throughout the year, allowing Gateway First Bank to engage with and support the students, coaches, families, and devoted fans of OSSAA member schools.

5.8.2024

Gateway Team Members Included in Scotsman Guide’s Top Women Originators 2024

TULSA, Okla., May 8, 2024 –– Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce 14 of its team members have been named Top Women Originators by Scotsman Guide. This award is based on 2023 mortgage production.