Angel Oak Home Loans, a full-service mortgage lender known for its non-QM offerings, has hired Steven Valladares, CMB, as vice president of correspondent sales. “I am excited to be part of the growing sales team at Angel Oak, where we will continue to provide excellent support to our lender partners, especially in this unique market environment,” he said. “Angel Oak’s leadership in the non-qualified mortgage market is indicative of what’s to come as we expand in the agency space as well. Angel Oak will act as a multifaceted correspondent capable of satisfying the needs of the massive agency market as well as non-QM.” Valladares brings three decades of experience to the company, with twenty years of direct sales experience focused…
Patrick Dodd has been named president and chief executive officer of CoreLogic, the company announced in a press release. “I am honored and excited to continue leading our outstanding team through this next important phase of growth and transformational evolution for our company,” Dodd said. Dodd replaced former CEO Frank Martell in January when Martell said it was time for him to “step back” from leading the company. Martell took a non-executive position as chair of the board of directors, and Dodd became interim CEO. Prior to that announcement, Dodd served as CoreLogic’s chief operating and growth officer. Other past positions include a long tenure at TV ratings firm Neilson, including holding the title of president of Nielsen Europe, China,…
Kendrew Peacey has been named chief technology officer of Constellation Mortgage Solutions (CMS), the company announced in a press release. With three decades of experience in the tech development and implementation fields, Peacey brings a proven record of success with him. “I’m excited to join Constellation Mortgage Solutions as CTO and help fill technology gaps the mortgage industry experiences today,” said Peacey. “Bringing a product to market that has not yet been seen, and doing it successfully, is fulfilling. New technology not only adds to the growth of CMS but also the lenders we support by providing a single point of entry and complete functionality for them to efficiently perform their job.” Peacy is the founder of Ascension Technologies, a…
Travis Morrow has been appointed president of credit union 7 Mortgage, the company announced in a press release. Morrow takes the place of Wendy Robinson, who retired this year. He officially took over the title on May 29th, 2022. “Travis has worked in the financial and mortgage industry for over 10 years and has the experience and knowledge needed to successfully transition into his new role as President of 7 Mortgage,” said Chris Boler, President & CEO of 7, LLC. “He is familiar with our culture and understands our mission to empower credit unions of all sizes to offer much-needed mortgage solutions to their members.” Give a wonderful welcome to Travis Morrow, our new President of 7 Mortgage! 🎉 Travis…
Churchill Mortgage has named Kelly Lee as Senior Vice President of Production in the Northwest region, the company announced in a press release. The appointment comes as part of Churchhill Mortgage’s expansion in the Pacific Northwest. Lee will oversee the entire division, which has 30 branches, including all production. “In addition to being a natural servant leader with a proven track record of developing profitable branches in the Pacific Northwest, Kelly has been a longtime mentor to me since I first started out in this business,” said Kevin J. Hanna, President of the Churchill Mortgage Pacific Northwest Region. “He’s an undeniable asset to the team with his attention to detail, knack for collaborative problem solving, and dedication to a people-centric…
Chris Erickson has been appointed Vice President of Product & Strategy for both Motto Mortgage and wemlo, the companies announced in a press release. Both are subsidiaries of RE/MAX Holdings. “I’ve always prided myself on being a leader who turns ideas into action, leveraging my refined skill set to take a concept from ideation to go-to-market in the most effective way,” Erickson said. “I am excited to join the Motto and wemlo teams during this time of rapid growth and am honored to be leading the charge in the development of an origination platform that is poised to disrupt the mortgage industry.” Erickson is an industry veteran with twenty years of experience in financial services. He previously held the positions…
Salisbury Bank and Trust Company has promoted Andrea MacArthur to Vice President, Mortgage Advisor, the company announced. MacArthur has worked at Salisbury since 2002, beginning in the mortgage department with no prior experience. She is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Finance and Management. Her intelligence and willingness to learn allowed her to move up the ladder in the company to positions including Loan Processor, Closer, Closing Manager, and Retail Department Manager. Her most recent role was Mortgage Advisor in the Berkshire County market. “Your mortgage experience should be as painless as possible. I will work hard to ensure that all of your mortgage needs are met throughout the entire process and beyond the closing,” her Salisbury page reads.…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS Three female leaders at Amrock are encouraging other women to ignore the noise and believe in themselves as they climb the corporate ladder. Amrock, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, is a leading national provider of title insurance, property valuations, and settlement services. They are a part of Rocket Companies. Nicole Beattie, Chief Executive Officer of Amrock, has been with Rocket for nearly 18 years and began her career in mortgage banking at Rocket Mortgage – which was Quicken Loans – before transitioning to origination operations leadership. Since then, Beattie has held numerous roles, leading teams in underwriting, closing, and servicing. But that doesn’t mean she hasn’t doubted herself on the way up the ladder. Beattie reported during a recent…
Timothy J. Yanoti is returning to mortgage lender American Financial Resources as President and CFO, the company announced in a press release. Yanoti previously served as President of AFR from 2014 to 2018. He left to join Lincoln Holdings as CFO and partner for its mortgage title insurance business. “During my time away from AFR, I’ve watched the brand continue to grow as a successful leader in the mortgage industry, never wavering from its mission to bring more families home despite market changes,” said Timothy Yanoti, President and Chief Financial Officer at American Financial Resources. “Now, just short of five years later, I’m looking forward to stepping back into this role to better serve our customers and partners moving forward,…
Real estate seller leads provider Buyside gained $10 million in equity funding and is rebranding to Percy, the company announced in a press release. Percy’s AI, which identifies consumer intent to give agents and brokers the ability to engage their consumers, now gives that same power to mortgage lenders. “Buyside aggregates the activity your buyers generate online, using it to power actionable insights and intelligent marketing tools that help brokers: capture seller leads, win more listings and close more transaction sides in house,” its website reads. Its funding round included fintech and real estate companies such as Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Percy will use the investment for marketing, sales, and systems…
