Meet the Peak Team

Some of our decision-makers with decades of combined experience leading our teams. We believe in high-touch service that is relationship-driven. That’s why we’re committed to serving our employees, clients, and communities. When you work with Peak, you’re not just getting a loan. You’re getting a team that cares.

Our Story

Built by the People

Who Believe in It.

Peak was created by co-workers who chose to build something together.

Peak wasn't built by outside investors or corporate executives looking to create another mortgage company. It was built by mortgage professionals who believed there was a better way.

Employees invested in the company, invested in one another, and created a culture centered around relationships, accountability, and long-term success.

That foundation continues to shape every decision we make today.

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The Peak Way

A Better Way to Do Business.

Peak was founded on the belief that great mortgage companies are built around people — the borrowers we serve, the professionals who serve them, and the relationships that connect us.

Ownership Mindset

Peak was built by the people who believed in it. Employees helped create the company, so success is personal, collaboration comes naturally, and everyone is invested in helping each other grow.

Transparent Communication

You'll always know where things stand. We believe in honest conversations, clear expectations, and sharing real answers — whether the news is good, bad, or somewhere in between.

Less Red Tape

Fewer layers of management mean quicker decisions, direct access to leadership, and the ability to move ideas from conversation to action without unnecessary roadblocks.

People First

Relationships Are at the

Heart of Peak.

Mortgage lending is ultimately about people.

For borrowers, that means having knowledgeable professionals who listen, communicate clearly, and help make complicated decisions easier.

For our employees, it means working alongside people who value collaboration, accountability, and long-term relationships.

Peak's culture was built around the belief that when people are supported, trusted, and empowered to do great work, everyone benefits.

Our success is measured by the relationships we build and the people we help succeed.

Our Leadership

Leadership You Can Reach.

One of the biggest differences at Peak isn’t found on an org chart. We believe experienced originators deserve direct access to the people who can make decisions, remove obstacles, and help move business forward. Our leadership team remains engaged, approachable, and committed to supporting both our employees and our customers.

Kriss Bates

Kriss Bates

CEO

Allyson Bates

Allyson Bates

Operations Manager / Credit Policy Manager

Tai Pilimai

Tai Pilimai

Director of Sales

Charly Bates

Charly Bates

Branch Manager

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