Mortgage Industry Vet Chris Carr Joins Planet As Area Sales Manager In Minnesota
Planet Home Lending, a national mortgage lender, servicer, and asset manager, has named Chris Carr (NMLS ID# 403758) as Area Sales Manager in the Minneapolis-Metro Area in Minnesota. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Carr is licensed in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin—where he will lead regional growth—as well as Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee, and Florida.
Carr is known for his ability to support both first-time homebuyers and existing homeowners looking to purchase their next home.
“Chris has a deep understanding of the communities he serves and the financial needs of his clients. He knows what it takes to earn their trust and guide them through the homeownership journey,” said Matt Payan, Planet’s SVP of Distributed Retail Sales. “His leadership, strong community presence, and mortgage industry expertise will support Planet’s continued retail growth.”
A consistent top producer, Carr most recently worked at Union Home Mortgage Corp. His previous experience includes leadership roles at Guaranteed Rate, Mortgage Master (a division of loanDepot), and Wells Fargo. Carr has built his career on listening to borrowers and delivering tailored solutions. He said Planet’s focus on customer service and diverse loan offerings played a key role in his decision to join the company.
“Planet offers the support, technology, and product suite—like the Buy Now. Sell Later. program—that help me stand out in today’s market,” Carr said. “Whether I’m helping first-time buyers secure down payment assistance or supporting move-up borrowers who want to avoid carrying two mortgages, I now have the tools to better serve them.” He also noted that Planet’s strong servicing channel gives borrowers long-term confidence and strengthens his relationships with clients beyond the closing table.
Carr added that Planet’s collaborative culture and flexibility are valuable differentiators for building relationships with real estate professionals, builders, and fellow mortgage originators.
“Chris brings a true passion for the communities he serves, which is central to our mission at Planet,” said John Bosley, President of Mortgage Lending at Planet Home Lending. “His commitment to customers and strong leadership make him a natural fit with our values, and we’re confident he will play a key role in expanding our footprint in the Midwest.”
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