Acrisure Mortgage, DRB Group Form Home Loan Joint Venture
The two firms are launching DRB Mortgage to provide dedicated home financing within DRB Group residential communities.
Acrisure Mortgage, LLC and DRB Group announced the formation of DRB Mortgage, a joint venture designed to deliver in-community home financing options to buyers in DRB Group developments, according to a statement released September 29, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.
Acrisure Mortgage is ranked among the nation's top 25 residential mortgage lenders, a standing that positions the joint venture to bring institutional lending capacity directly to DRB Group's homebuyer base. The partnership reflects a broader industry trend of homebuilders and lenders aligning to streamline the purchase process for new-construction buyers.
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By embedding a dedicated mortgage operation within DRB Group communities, the venture aims to reduce friction between the home-purchase contract and the financing close — a pain point that has drawn increasing attention as mortgage rates have kept affordability pressures elevated across the housing market.
The strategic rationale mirrors similar builder-affiliated lending arrangements seen across the new-home sector, where captive mortgage units can offer rate incentives, faster approvals, and tighter coordination with construction timelines. The terms of the joint venture, including ownership stakes and operational structure, were not disclosed in the announcement.
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