Gerard
Allen

Director, Closing & Funding

Gerard is Director, Closing and Funding at Graintree where he oversees residential closing and funding operations. He brings more than 18 years of experience in residential mortgage operations. He has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional service across complex lending environments. A self-starter recognized for quality, efficiency and strong leadership, Gerard consistently elevates performance and customer satisfaction.
 
Most recently, Gerard served as Closing Manager at Longbridge Financial, LLC, where he led the reverse mortgage closing team and strengthened operational processes. Prior to Longbridge, he was the Residential Closing and Funding Manager at First Republic Bank, overseeing end-to-end closing and funding functions with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and service excellence.