loanDepot Taps Dan Munford to Lead New SLC Office

Jan 28, 2020

loanDepot has announced the opening of its first Utah location in Salt Lake City, and the appointment of Dan Munford, a local mortgage industry veteran, to serve as branch manager. The newest location marks the 223rd retail site for loanDepot, as the company continues to expand its presence nationwide, with plans to open more physical locations across the state and assemble top local talent.

“We have assembled an outstanding team of local experts who are here to serve as trusted resources for Salt Lake City and surrounding community residents,” said Alec Hanson, loanDepot’s senior vice president of production. “We pride ourselves with delighting our customers at every step of the mortgage process, and we look forward to assisting Utah families with their dreams of homeownership.”

Munford, who will oversee the Salt Lake City lending store, has more than 27 years of mortgage experience serving the Utah market. He has built a reputation for his expertise in lending, coaching, mortgage product and program knowledge and industry outlook. Joining him on the Utah team are Home Loan Strategists Matt Harrison and Justin Williams; Loan Officer Russ Wakefield; Internal Loan Consultant Nicole Sorensen; and Production Assistant Jessica Cole.

“I look forward to helping my team make an impact in the communities of Salt Lake City and beyond,” said Munford. “We are confident that our local expertise and our technology will make an impact for prospective homebuyers.”

loanDepot Wholesale recently named Mark Hammond regional sales manager for its Southern Region.

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