Chris Sims has joined Forward Mortgage as the director of Growth/Mortgage Broker, along with his loan-processing partner, Courtney Sims of Minot.

“We are excited to make a home with Forward Mortgage and the JSE Family of Companies,” Chris Sims said. “We will assist Forward Mortgage with growth and expansion throughout our region as well as continuing to grow my personal loan production business. Our goal at Forward Mortgage is to always make the loan process simple from application to closing, educate our customers throughout the home buying journey, and ensure they feel comfortable in their chosen loan program.”

Chris and Courtney Sims together have helped over 500 families purchase and refinance their homes in the last three years for an overall loan volume in excess of $118 million. Chris Sims is in the top 2% of the Fargo-Moorhead area and does business from Minot to the Twin Cities area.

Chris Sims is from Grand Forks and has been a loan originator for over three years. He also has experience in real estate, business ownership, security and law enforcement, and lives in Fargo.

Courtney Sims grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and currently lives in Minot. She has an administrative assistant degree and worked as an assistant/transaction coordinator in real estate in California when her family was stationed there with the Air Force. Upon moving to Minot, she has worked in the mortgage industry.

“Courtney has been an amazing business partner for the last two years and I’m thrilled we get to continue our partnership at Forward Mortgage. I couldn’t do the level of business I do without her support and expertise,” Chris Sims said. “She brings positive unity to a growing company’s culture and is very proactive working for the best interests of the clients ensuring a smooth, on-time closing.”