Cardinal Financial® Recognized on 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ List

Recognition underscores a culture of clarity, ownership, and innovation in the mortgage space

CHARLOTTE, NC – October 19, 2026 – Cardinal Financial^®, a forward-thinking mortgage lender committed to simplifying the home loan process, has been recognized by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine for the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ list for small and medium companies. This distinction places Cardinal Financial among the top companies in the U.S. building exceptional workplace cultures rooted in trust, care, and purpose.

This achievement builds on Cardinal Financial’s fifth consecutive Great Place to Work® Certification™, with 90% of employees in the 2026 survey calling Cardinal Financial a great place to work. Earlier this year, the company also earned a spot on the Best Mortgage Companies to Work For by National Mortgage News and a 5-Star Rating in USA TODAY’s “America’s Best Customer Service in Financial Services” rankings, reinforcing its position as both an employer of choice and a leader in responsible lending.

“Earning Great Place To Work Certification for the fifth consecutive year means so much because it reflects what our employees shared about their experience,” said Kelsey Webb, Vice President of Human Resources at Cardinal Financial. “Our company has grown and changed over those five years, and our people have continued to support one another and care deeply about the work they do. Their feedback helps us celebrate what’s working and keep improving. I’m proud of the workplace they help create every day.”

Cardinal Financial’s people-first culture is designed to support growth for its employees, partners, and borrowers alike. The company’s custom-built loan platform, Octane®, equips team members to deliver a faster, more transparent, and more personalized mortgage experience. By reducing friction, eliminating guesswork, and enhancing visibility across the loan process, Octane allows Cardinal Financial’s people to focus on meaningful work, bringing clarity, care, and confidence to every interaction.

Cardinal Financial continues to stand out in the mortgage industry with:

• A culture of trust and accountability, where employees have direct access to leadership, ownership over outcomes, and opportunities to grow
• A unified structure that gives brokers, loan officers, and borrowers consistent support and access to one of the most diverse product lineups in the industry
• A commitment to financial literacy and borrower education that empowers consumers with the knowledge and confidence to achieve homeownership

The company remains dedicated to transforming home lending with speed, confidence, and clarity.

About Cardinal Financial Company

Cardinal Financial^® is ending the mortgage mayhem. Powered by our living loan engine, Octane^®, we deliver Speed to Mortgage™ with certainty from application to close — real approvals, real numbers, and real confidence. We’re combining automation with human expertise to turn lending complexity into clarity. Driven by innovation and a commitment to doing what’s right, we’re building the future of modern home lending with every clear, confident close. 

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