People On The Move
ICBA CRA Solutions elevates longtime executive Kristine LaVigna to president and CEO, positioning the organization to expand CRA-focused programs and support community banks nationwide
Looking to further strengthen First Home Mortgage’s presence in the Washington, D.C. marketplace, Charlie Latimer has been named Branch Manager of the Chevy Chase, Maryland location
The U.S. Senate confirmed Frank Cassidy as HUD Assistant Secretary and FHA Commissioner and Joe Gormley as Ginnie Mae president, installing two veteran housing finance leaders to advance federal mortgage market stability, access, and affordability
CrossCountry Mortgage has added the Victor Alpha Group — led by veteran originators Patton and Shari Gade — bringing more than 20 military-focused mortgage professionals to strengthen a commitment to serving servicemembers, veterans, and their families
Guaranteed Rate Affinity taps 20-year-plus industry veteran Lacey Sullivan to lead Northern California operations, growth, and talent development
Freddie Mac has named veteran financial services executive Kenny M. Smith as chief executive officer and board member, while interim CEO Michael Hutchins will continue as president
ARDRI has appointed mortgage industry veteran Wesley Olison as vice president of wholesale production to support the company’s growth and strengthen broker relationships in the Non‑QM lending market
The Irvine, California-based wholesale lender has appointed Brett Stubbs as chief financial officer, succeeding retiring co-founder Gary Fabian, to support the company’s continued growth and strategic initiatives
Optimal Blue has promoted Lanny Rogers to CFO and Jeremy Moreno to CRO to strengthen financial strategy, unify revenue functions, and support the company’s next stage of growth
Class Valuation has appointed Daniel Busch as its new chief financial officer, bringing extensive private-equity, operational transformation, and data-driven financial leadership experience to support the firm’s next phase of growth