Cardinal Financial : Dick Koch Joins George Mason Mortgage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact:	Bill Landon
September 9, 2016	Executive Vice President
703-273-2600

DICK KOCH JOINS GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE Fairfax, Virginia - GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE, a subsidiary of Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL), is pleased to announce that Dick Koch has joined its team as Managing Director, Strategic Growth & Acquisition. Koch will be responsible for growing the Company's market share and business development teams by recruiting top talent throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

Koch has worked in the mortgage banking industry for over 30 years, holding various positions. Most recently he served as the Regional Sales Executive for Bank of America in Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland. He was responsible for all mortgage production, as well as cross promotion of mortgage and banking services throughout its 135 banking center network.

"We are excited to have Dick join our team. He brings many years of experience and leadership with a proven track record of success! His leadership and innovative approach to the mortgage industry will ensure his continued success in his new role," said Bill Landon, Executive Vice President of George Mason Mortgage, LLC.

Koch was in the Platinum Club at Bank of America as a Top Producer and was ranked in the top 5% for mortgage production 21 times.

Koch will maintain an office at the Company's Fairfax location at 4100 Monument Corner Drive.

About George Mason Mortgage, LLC: George Mason Mortgage, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cardinal Bank, was founded in 1980. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, George Mason Mortgage currently operates 16 branches throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. George Mason Mortgage is consistently ranked as one of the Washington Metropolitan area's Top Lenders, closing over $21.2 billion in mortgages in the last decade. George Mason Mortgage offers in-house underwriting, processing and closing and can close loans in a matter of days (not months). George Mason Mortgage has a full menu of loan products including but not limited to FHA, VA, Conforming, Non-conforming, VHDA, USDA, Grant Money, 203k renovation loans, Construction/Renovation Loans, Second Trusts and more. For additional information, visit our website at www.gmmllc.com. Engage with us on Twitter@GMMllc, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Cardinal Financial Corporation: Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly- owned subsidiary, Cardinal Bank, with 30 conveniently located banking offices. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, visit our website at www.cardinalbank.com or call 703.584.3400. Engage with us on Twitter @cardinalbank, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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