MBA Honors Tom Dennard With CREF Distinguished Service Award – NMP
Industry News

MBA Honors Tom Dennard With CREF Distinguished Service Award

Feb 14, 2018
PeerStreet has been ranked among Forbes’ “Best Startup Employers for 2020.” PeerStreet is included as part of Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s “Best Startup Employers for 2020,

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has awarded Thomas S. Dennard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, with the 2018 Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Distinguished Service Award.
 
"Tom has demonstrated tremendous drive and vision in engaging the CREF membership across all sectors,” said Dave Motley, CMB, MBA Chairman and President of Colonial Savings, FA. ”Among his many notable accomplishments, he recognized the value and importance of the annual CREF convention to the industry, and he worked closely with MBA to enhance the business-focus of the conference."
 
Dennard has served several terms on MBA’s Board of Directors, strongly supported the MBA Opens Doors Foundation, taken a leading role in establishing MBA’s young professionals group, mPact, and is a long-time member and past chairman of MBA’s Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance Board of Governors.
 
Dennard has more than 35 years of experience in commercial mortgage banking. Dennard is Chairman of the Grandbridge Board of Managers and is a member of BB&T’s Senior Leadership Team. In addition to his leadership within MBA he has served as Co-Chair of Freddie Mac’s National Advisory Council and has served on numerous life insurance companies’ National Advisory Councils. He is a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina and South Carolina.
 
Nominees for the CREF Distinguished Service Award must be associated with an MBA member firm, have a record of sustained and extraordinary service to MBA and the commercial/multifamily real estate finance industry, and possess a strong reputation of ethical and professional conduct. This award is the highest honor an individual can receive from his or her fellow MBA members.
 
About the author
NationalMortgageProfessional.com
Link copied
Published
Feb 14, 2018
Get the NMP Daily
Courts
UWM Seeks More Than $500M From Two Harbors After Failed Deal

Lender alleges Two Harbors undermined their merger and steered the company toward CrossCountry, turning a costly acquisition failure into a federal court fight

The fight over Two Harbors Investment Corp. did not end when shareholders approved its sale to CrossCountry Mortgage.Now United Wholesale Mortgage wants damages.UWM Holdings Corp. and UWM Acquisitions 1 LLC sued Two Harbors in federal court Monday, seeking more than $500 mil...

Continue reading
Wholesale
UWM Offers LOs 90-Bps Incentive On One Agency Loan

Bullseye 90 can be applied to a conventional or government purchase or refinance loan through Sept. 8

United Wholesale Mortgage is giving each loan originator a one-time, 90-basis-point pricing incentive to use on a qualifying agency loan.The wholesaler’s new Bullseye 90 program applies to new locks from Aug. 5 through Sept. 8 on conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA purchase and ...

Continue reading
Renew your NMLS License — for free.

Enjoy access to a free NMLS renewal class when you attend an in-person event.

Find an event
More from
Industry News
The Fed Held. The Mortgage Market Got A Warning.

Three policymakers favored an immediate hike, while Warsh welcomed higher bond yields and offered no clear path toward mortgage-rate relief

Industry News
Jul 30, 2026
New Study Finds UWM's 'All-In' Triggered Industrywide Pricing Spillovers

Research shows wholesale competitors responded to the 2021 Rocket ban by lowering mortgage rates,

Industry News
Jul 15, 2026
First Major Housing Reform In Decades Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature

Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act advances supply, construction, and mortgage reforms despite White House protest

Industry News
Jul 10, 2026
Mortgage Star Conference Honors Women Shaping The Future Of Mortgage Leadership

MWLC honors leaders driving innovation, mentorship, and growth across the mortgage industry

Industry News
Jul 09, 2026
June Jobs Report Improves Mortgage Rate Outlook

Slower hiring strengthens bonds and eases concerns over additional Fed tightening

Industry News
Jul 02, 2026
NEXA Founder Mike Kortas Launches evoLend To Help Originators Retain Borrowers

New Fannie Mae-, Freddie Mac- and Ginnie Mae-approved mortgage servicer aims to keep originators connected to borrowers through servicing data, payoff visibility and retention tools

Industry News
Jul 02, 2026