GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE, LLC, a subsidiary of Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL), has been recognized by Metrostudy as a top new construction lender in the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. The Fairfax-based mortgage company opened its first office in Richmond, Virginia, located at Highland 1, 7231 Forest Avenue, in July 2013. The company is also ranked number five overall in purchase lending. In the last 12 months, George Mason Mortgage helped over 400 families move into new homes in the Richmond area.

“We are extremely proud to be recognized as a top new construction lender in the Greater Richmond Region,” said Bob Brower, President and Chief Executive Officer of George Mason Mortgage. “Achieving this milestone in just 20 months is a true testament to our talented team of mortgage professionals in the Richmond market. Our employees understand the importance of reliability, predictability and accountability. We are all extremely appreciative of the referral partners and customers who continue to place their trust and confidence in our company.”

These rankings were based on Metrostudy statistics for the 12-month period ended December 2014.

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 operates 16 branches throughout Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. George Mason Mortgage is consistently ranked as one of the Washington Metropolitan area’s Top Lenders, closing over $31 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 Web site at www.gmmllc.com.

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 over 30 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, visit our Web site at www.cardinalbank.com or call 703.584.3400.