HUNTSVILLE — Mortgage lender Hometown Lenders has announced the addition of branch offices in Florida, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington. The Huntsville-based company said it has more than 100 branch locations in 40 states.

Its most recent acquisitions are branches in Merritt Island, Fla.; Lima, Ohio; Albany, Ore.; and Vancouver, Wash.

According to a news release, Hometown Lenders is reviewing and selecting established mortgage lenders which have earned the trust of their communities.

“By continuing to expand our team, we can better serve more clients from across the country,” said company President John Taylor. “We emphasize development not only with volume but also with the right people, and we’re pleased to partner with professionals of the highest caliber who share Hometown Lenders’ core value of people over profits.”

Taylor said each new branch reinforces HTL’s core commitment to serve local hometowns for their mortgage lending needs.

“We look forward to serving these communities long into the future,” he said.