Interlinc Mortgage adds Gary Royal as Southeast sales manager

Interlinc Mortgage announced Wednesday that Gary Royal has joined the company as its Southeast regional sales manager. Royal has nearly 40 years of mortgage industry experience and “brings a proven track record of leadership, growth, and team development across multiple markets,” Interlinc said in a press release.

Royal, who is based in Georgia, will lead Interlinc’s expansion efforts across the Southeast. He will focus on recruiting loan officers and adding new branches while cultivating community relationships and driving success for the lender’s retail division.

He previously served for six years with Mortgage Investors Group as its senior vice president of sales and production and led its retail growth efforts. Royal also has prior experience with Franklin American Mortgage Co. and Bank of America, where he helped to develop high-performing teams and grow regional market share.

“Joining InterLinc feels like the perfect next chapter in my career,” Royal said in a statement. “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.”

“Gary is not only a respected leader in the mortgage industry, but he also shares our vision for growth through people-first leadership,” Interlinc CEO Gene Thompson said. “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.”