InterLinc Mortgage is proud to announce that industry veteran Gary Royal has joined the company as Southeast Regional Sales Manager. With nearly four decades of mortgage lending experience, Royal brings a proven track record of leadership, growth, and team development across multiple markets.

In his new role, Royal will lead InterLinc’s expansion across the Southeast, focusing on recruiting new branches and top loan originators, cultivating strong community relationships, and continuing to drive retail production success.

Royal most recently served as SVP of Sales and Production with Mortgage Investors Group, where he spent over six years helping grow the company’s retail lending footprint. Prior to that, he held senior leadership positions with Franklin American Mortgage Company and Bank of America, where he consistently developed high-performing teams and expanded regional market share

“Joining InterLinc feels like the perfect next chapter in my career,” said Gary Royal. “What drew me here is the company’s commitment to culture, community, and empowering loan originators with the tools they need to thrive. I’m excited to build something special in the Southeast, and I welcome conversations with talented professionals who want to grow with us.”

InterLinc CEO Gene Thompson shared his enthusiasm for Royal’s addition to the team.

“Gary is not only a respected leader in the mortgage industry, but he also shares our vision for growth through people-first leadership,” said Thompson. “His experience and reputation make him an ideal fit to help us strengthen our presence across the Southeast. We couldn’t be more excited to have him on board.”

Royal is based in Cumming, Georgia, and is already laying the groundwork for expansion in key markets across the region.

For more information about opportunities to join InterLinc Mortgage, please visit JoinInterLinc.com.