Sterling Bank announces partnership with Rocket Companies

Sterling Bank and Trust, F.S.B., the wholly owned subsidiary of Sterling Bancorp, Inc. (SBT) announced a partnership with Rocket Mortgage, America’s largest retail mortgage lender and a part of Rocket Companies (RKT). The partnership will offer Sterling customers a fully digital home loan experience, providing homebuyers with a convenient and easy way to purchase or refinance a home. Christine Meredith, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, described the partnership as a strong option for Sterling’s customers who would like to become a homeowner or tap into their home’s equity. “Rocket Mortgage has earned more J.D. Power awards for client service than any other home lender. This gives us confidence that Rocket’s tech-driven and simplified mortgage experience is the best choice for Sterling customers and is a perfect fit with our ongoing mission to find opportunities that make banking easy for our customers.”