Patty Branch is a Consultant with Fortress Risk Consultants, supporting financial services and commercial real estate clients through detailed pre-closing insurance reviews. She specializes in agency lending, with a particular focus on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan requirements, helping ensure insurance coverage and documentation are fully aligned before closing.
Patty brings more than five years of hands-on experience in insurance compliance, paired with over two decades of corporate experience at a Fortune 500 company. Her background spans financial analysis, audit support, procurement services, executive support, and global real estate and facilities management—giving her a broad, operational understanding of how insurance risk intersects with financial controls and real estate operations.
At Fortress, Patty works closely with lenders, brokers, and internal stakeholders to perform thorough reviews of loan packages, verify compliance with agency guidelines, and resolve issues early in the process. Known for her diligence and collaborative approach, she helps clients move efficiently through review and close with confidence.
