Michael Bender Joins Stonegate Mortgage as Eastern Manager of TPOs

Stonegate Mortgage Corporation has announced that Michael Bender has returned to the company and been named East Regional Manager. In this role, he will lead the East Region’s Third-Party Origination sales teams, selling products in the company’s four TPO channels—broker, non-delegated correspondent, delegated correspondent and bulk mandatory. He will report directly to John Pantalone, SVP of TPO Eastern Division.

"Michael brings the skillset necessary to help grow TPO sales in the East Region," said Steve Landes, Stonegate Mortgage EVP and national director of sales. "We are happy to have him on our team and are confident that his innovative leadership style will contribute to Stonegate Mortgage’s position as a leader in the mortgage industry.”

Bender has more than 10 years of experience in the mortgage industry. Most recently, he worked as regional sales director at ACH Trust, a division of Towne Mortgage. Previously, he served as business development manager at Stonegate Mortgage, as well as business development manager at ICBA Mortgage, and regional manager at Genworth Home Equity.

“I’m looking forward to assuming my role as the East Regional Manager of TPO sales for Stonegate Mortgage,” said Bender. “With superior customer service and competitive pricing and products, Stonegate Mortgage is focused on exceeding expectations.”