Tai Christensen Named Chair Of California MBA DE&I Committee

Arrive Home’s president has been named chair of the California Mortgage Bankers Association’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. Tai Christensen will share the role with the current vice-chair of the committee, Stephanie Whittenberg. The two will work to promote diversity and inclusion in the mortgage lending world. This has been a priority for the group since it first launched its DE&I Committee in 2021. “I am excited to continue to assist the CMBA’s efforts to promote diversity in the mortgage industry,” Christensen said. “As someone who has dedicated much of their career to helping bridge the homeownership gap in underserved communities, I am eager to initiate more conversations about how industry leaders can effectuate this much-needed change and help advance…

Arrive Home Promotes Two Execs

Arrive Home has promoted two c-suite executives, the company announced in a press release. Matt Pettit, co-founder and president, has been promoted to CEO, while Tai Christensen, co-founder and chief diversity and public relations officer, will replace him as president. Arrive Home is a national affordable housing program that provides down payment assistance offerings and alternative credit solutions to underserved and minority communities. Arrive says the change reflects the company’s growth since debuting in November 2022. “We are thrilled with the progress we’ve made since launching last year, and are excited to introduce other credit solutions to the market in the coming months,” said Pettit. Arrive offers a suite of products geared towards helping new borrowers buy a home, especially…

Tai Christensen Named Chair Of American Mortgage Diversity Council

CBC Mortgage Agency’s Tai Christensen has been named chair of the American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC), the company announced in a press release. Christensen will succeed Lola Oyewole, the outgoing chair. “Working for a company that aligns closely with my desire to erase racial disparity in homeownership has been so gratifying,” Christensen said. “So, when the opportunity to support the American Mortgage Diversity Council arose last year, I jumped at the chance. Little did I know I would be given the opportunity to help guide the council as chair just a year later. I am honored to have the opportunity.” AMDC works with business leaders to make the mortgage sector a more diverse and inclusive industry.   CBC Mortgage Agency is…