Awards & Recognition

Recognized for How We Workand Who We Serve

For more than a decade, Gold Star Mortgage has been named a top workplace, a fastest-growing company, and an industry innovator. Here’s a look at the recognition we’ve earned along the way.

  • Celebrating 25 years
  • 9× Top Workplace
  • 5× Ellie Mae Hall of Fame
  • 3× Inc. 5000
Gold Star Family of Companies 25-year anniversary, celebrating founder and chairman Dan Milstein

By the Numbers

A Track Record the Industry Keeps Noticing

From regional workplace honors to national growth and technology awards, our recognition spans the people we hire, the communities we serve, and the way we lend.

  • Detroit Free Press Top Workplace

    Recognized nine times as a top workplace in metro Detroit between 2009 and 2022.

  • Ellie Mae Hall of Fame

    Inducted five times for loan quality, efficiency, and innovation from 2013 to 2018.

  • Inc. Fastest-Growing Companies

    Named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

  • 30+

    Honors Since 2009

    Across workplace culture, company growth, technology, and individual industry leadership.

Year by Year

A Timeline of Recognition

Every honor we’ve received, most recent first. Follow the links for the original announcements.

  1. 2023
    • Houston Local Business Award

  2. 2022
    • HousingWire

      Vanguard Award

      AJ Franchi

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    • ICE Innovation Award

      Data Driver

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    • National Mortgage Professional

      Most Loved Mortgage Employer

      Read more
    • National Mortgage News

      Best Mortgage Companies to Work For

    • Detroit Free Press

      Top Workplace

      Read more
  3. 2021
    • Detroit Free Press

      Top Workplace

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    • ICE Innovation Award

      Tech Innovation

  4. 2019
    • Mortgage Executive Magazine

      Best Mortgage Companies to Work For

      Read more
    • National Mortgage Professional Magazine

      Top Mortgage Employer

      Read more
  5. 2018
    • Ellie Mae Hall of Fame

      Innovation Challenge Award Finalist

      Read more
  6. 2017
  7. 2016
    • Ellie Mae Hall of Fame

      Exceptional Achievement in Loan Quality

      Read more
    • National Mortgage Professional

      Top 40 Under 40

      AJ Franchi

      Read more
    • Detroit Free Press

      Top Workplace

      Read more
  8. 2015
    • Ellie Mae Hall of Fame

      Outstanding Efficiency and Return on Investment

      Read more
    • Detroit Free Press

      Top Workplace

      Read more
  9. 2014
    • Mortgage Executive Magazine

      Best Mortgage Company to Work For

      Read more
    • Mortgage Professional Magazine

      Young Guns

      Read more
    • Ellie Mae Hall of Fame

      Outstanding Efficiency and Return on Investment

      Read more
    • Detroit Free Press

      Top Workplace

      Read more
  10. 2013
    • Ellie Mae Hall of Fame

      Outstanding Loan Origination Process

      Read more
    • Inc. Magazine

      Fastest Growing Private Companies in America

      Read more
  11. 2012
  12. 2011
  13. 2010
    • Inc. Magazine

      Fastest Growing Private Companies in America

      Read more
  14. 2009
    • Inc. Magazine

      Fastest Growing Private Companies in America

      Read more
    • Detroit Free Press

      Top Workplace

      Read more

Third-party awards and recognition are listed for general information and reflect the year each honor was received. They are not a guarantee of future performance or individual borrower outcomes.

Work With an Award-Winning Team

Experience the Difference for Yourself

The same focus on people and process that earns these honors is what guides every loan we close.