Caliber Home Loans Inc. has announced that Mike Homberg and Scott Berngartt have joined the company as branch manager and sales manager, respectively. Caliber also announced that it has relocated its Columbia, Md. office. Homberg and Berngartt are industry veterans with more than 38 years of collective experience in Maryland; Virginia; Washington, D.C. and several other regions. Currently licensed in Maryland; Virginia and Washington, D.C., both Homberg and Berngartt will serve the Washington Metropolitan area.
"With Caliber's proprietary paperless loan origination system, H20, and the company's ranking as one of the top 10 largest 'non-banked owned' lenders in the nation, we have a significant opportunity to attract superior talent like Mike and Scott," said Jim Foley, regional vice president of Caliber. "Mike and Scott possess considerable management skills and expertise in mortgage originations and we are confident that they will play key roles in enhancing Caliber's presence in the Washington Metropolitan area."
"We are excited to be part of the Caliber team," said Homberg. "With the ongoing implementation of TRID, our industry is facing another new challenge. As such, it was imperative for me and Scott to be part of a company that has prepared for such a significant industry change. We believe Caliber is a company with a clear road map for continued success and one that is positioned to provide a great customer experience. We're enthusiastic about working closely with the Caliber team and helping the Company extend its business in Maryland; Washington, D.C. and Virginia."
Scott Berngartt noted, "In today's market, realtors and builders expect lenders to deliver quickly and efficiently. Thanks to Caliber's integrated fulfillment and technology tools as well as its ability to process and underwrite locally, the Company benefits from a huge competitive advantage. Additionally, Mike and I are impressed with Caliber's capacity to retain servicing and its ability to control products, overlays, and price—all of which are critical to offering customers the most efficient service and competitive rates. We are excited that we joined Caliber and became part of an organization that provides significant marketing support to its Loan Officers through both its in-house team of marketing professionals and cutting edge resources that will allow us to market effectively and efficiently."
Jim Foley said, "We are pleased to open our new Columbia office, which accommodates our current needs while also providing us with room for growth as we expand our customer base and increase our servicing portfolio. We are excited to show the local community the finished facility at the upcoming grand opening."
