Union Home Mortgage expands footprint in Ohio, adds 15 new personnel

Union Home Mortgage (UHM) is extending its reach into the Cincinnati, Ohio, market, the company announced on Tuesday.

Ravi Patel and Justin Allen will both serve as area branch managers of the Cincinnati office and bring with them a team of eight additional loan officers, three loan officer assistants, a processor, a production manager and a marketing & business development manager, a press release from UHM confirmed.

This team will join an already growing branch, led by Senior Vice President of Sales, Caveh Azadeh, who worked alongside Justin Allen earlier in their careers at Nations Reliable Lending, which was acquired by Union Home Mortgage in early 2025.

“I’m very excited to bring Ravi, Justin, and the entire team on board to Union Home,” said Azadeh. “Welcoming a group of this caliber reflects the kind of growth we’re focused on—one that’s rooted in strong relationships and shared values.”

Allen first entered the industry through Fidelity Investments and has also previously worked with UMortgage and Nations Reliable Lending. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Allen now resides in Anderson Township with his wife and two children.

“It’s been incredible to see how my former colleagues and I took different paths—gaining new experiences, growing through a changing market, and navigating the post-COVID world—only to come full circle and reunite,” said Allen. “We’ve each learned so much along the way, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.”

Patel, who has previously worked with Guaranteed Rate and UMortgage, brings a decade of experience in the mortgage industry to UHM. Originally from Georgia, Patel now resides in Northern Kentucky with his wife and three kids.

“Keeping the team together was our number one priority,” said Patel. “We have a strong team with some real talent and energy that we could never leave behind. This move will let us all break down barriers and hit new records.”

In 2024, Patel and Allen’s team closed 996 units and funded over $260 million, while Azadeh’s team closed 874 units and funded over $215 million. UHM originated about $7.6 billion in mortgages last year.