Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group Enters Ohio, Extending Indiana and Kentucky Presence

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC announced on October 23, 2026 that it has entered Ohio, extending its lending platform to Mortgage Bankers and homebuyers there. The FinancialContent Business Page carried the announcement. The move connects the lender's existing Indiana and Kentucky presence with communities across Ohio.

Atlantic Bay's Ohio Entry and Cooke's Role

Kevin Cooke, Executive Vice President and Regional Manager at Atlantic Bay, will oversee the company's efforts in Ohio. Cooke joined Atlantic Bay in 2015 and will focus on building a local team grounded in personalized service and community relationships.

"We're excited to expand Atlantic Bay's presence into Ohio and strengthen our ability to serve families and communities throughout America's Heartland," Cooke said. "Ohio is a natural extension of our growing footprint and completes our presence across the Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio tri-state region."

Emily Gardner, Chief Lending Officer at Atlantic Bay, said Mortgage Bankers do their best work when the people behind them are as invested in homebuyers as they are. "As we grow in Ohio, we're looking for people who value that kind of collaboration and want to build their business in a place where relationships still come first," Gardner said.

Ohio's mix of major metropolitan areas, smaller cities and close-knit communities aligns with Atlantic Bay's operating model, which pairs local decision-making and community relationships with centralized support. In the Cincinnati area, where home searches routinely cross all three state lines, adding Ohio allows Atlantic Bay Mortgage Bankers to continue serving borrowers and agents wherever their searches take them.

Atlantic Bay's Scale and Leadership Records

According to akta.pro company records, Atlantic Bay appointed Gregory S. Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer in April 2026, bringing more than 35 years of mortgage banking experience. The same records show the company deepened partnerships with minority-focused industry organizations including NAMMBA, NAHREP and NAREB affiliates to expand diverse originator representation and community reach. Atlantic Bay has been in operation for more than 30 years, and its AB Cares Foundation has donated over $6 million to charitable causes and supported hurricane relief initiatives in 2025.

Louisiana and Workplace Recognition Before Ohio

Atlantic Bay opened its first Louisiana branch in Baton Rouge, appointing Lindsay Barbera as Area Sales Manager, the FinancialContent Business Page said in September 2026. The lender, founded in 1996, now operates over 100 branches across the South, and the expansion followed the addition of 12 team members since July. The Baton Rouge Business Report said the branch gave the Virginia-based lender a foothold in the state as part of its continued expansion across the South. In August 2026, the Virginian-Pilot recognized Atlantic Bay among Hampton Roads' Top Workplaces for the fourth consecutive year, determined through confidential employee survey feedback.

Ohio Hiring Underway

Atlantic Bay is seeking experienced Mortgage Bankers interested in helping build its Ohio presence, with details available at JoinAtlanticBay.com.