Union Home Mortgage Named Northeast Ohio Top Workplace for 12th Consecutive Year

Union Home Mortgage (UHM) has been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio, marking the 12th consecutive year the independent mortgage banking company has received this honor. The ranking is based on confidential employee feedback collected by Energage LLC, which evaluates themes such as professional support, growth opportunities, and empowerment. This consistent recognition underscores the importance of corporate culture and employee engagement in sustaining growth and service quality within the residential mortgage sector.

Union Home Mortgage (UHM), a Strongsville-based independent mortgage banking firm, secured its position as a 2026 Top Workplace based on employee engagement metrics. CEO Bill Cosgrove attributed the 12-year streak to the professionalism of the company's "Partners," the term UHM uses for its employees, and emphasized the importance of maintaining an encouraging atmosphere during periods of growth. The evaluation process, managed by Energage LLC, measures the employee experience across several critical dimensions, including whether staff feel respected, supported, and empowered to execute their roles effectively.

The company operates as a full-service retail, wholesale, and consumer direct lender with a presence in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Beyond its regional recognition, UHM has earned several national accolades in 2026, including the Top Workplaces Financial Services Industry Award and eight Culture Excellence Awards. These specific honors covered categories such as Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, and Work-Life Flexibility, reflecting a comprehensive approach to human resources and professional development within the mortgage industry.

UHM integrates its cultural priorities into its physical operations and professional development tracks, offering on-site amenities like a gym and cafeteria at its corporate headquarters alongside internal training centers. As an in-house loan servicer, the company relies on a specific Code of Conduct emphasizing accountability and open communication to drive customer retention and satisfaction. This focus on internal culture is positioned as a competitive advantage for the privately held family business, which seeks to differentiate itself through high-touch communication and technology in the residential lending market.