Groves Capital Inc., Knoxville, TN 37901, US

HistoryFor more than 27 years, Mortgage Investors Group (MIG) has been committed to helping Tennesseans fulfill their dreams of homeownership. The company has served more than 100,000 clients in excess of $16.5 billion since co-founders Chuck Tonkin II and Chrissi Rhea opened a modest lending office in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1989 with five colleagues. Today, with nearly 400 employees in 24 branch locations from Memphis to the Tri-Cities, MIG is the largest independent provider of single-family residential mortgages in the state of Tennessee. As the Tennessee Housing Development Agency's (THDA) top lender for 14 successive years, MIG also enjoys a reputation for delivering unparalleled service to first-time homebuyers. The firm's experienced mortgage experts take pride in providing personalized service aimed at helping borrowers find the best solution for their home financing needs when they need it. In addition to offering competitive rates and a diversified line of residential mortgage