Top Originator Michael Puorro Joins Embrace

Michael Puorro has joined Embrace Home Loans in its Basking Ridge, NJ, branch as producing sales manager, the company announced in a press release. Puorro brings nearly two decades of mortgage industry experience to the position, having spent the last nine years as a top-producing originator at Caliber Home Loans. In just his last three years there, he originated $383 million in loans. “I’m excited to join such an incredible organization. When I first met [Brian Woltman, Basking Ridge branch manager], I knew right away we shared a very similar approach to the mortgage business,” Puorro said. “I was also attracted by Embrace’s solid reputation and strong mix of innovative loan products. I particularly like that Embrace is big enough…

Jace Stirling Joins Embrace Home Loans

James “Jace” Stirling has been named the Southeast’s regional sales manager for Embrace Home Loans, the company announced in a press release. “I’m excited to join such an incredible organization,” Stirling said. “I was drawn to Embrace’s fantastic culture, leadership, and the long-term stability of a nearly 40-year-old company. I was also attracted by Embrace’s wide variety of innovative mortgage products, its great technology, and the marketing tools it offers originators.” Stirling will succeed former SVP and Sales Director Cary Reines, who is retiring. As regional sales manager, Stirling will lead Embrace sales from Virginia to Florida, including Alabama. He will also recruit new talent for both branch management and mortgage originator positions. He brings more than two decades of…