EPM Announces New Retail Underwriting Manager

Equity Prime Mortgage promoted Julie Rhodes as the company's retail underwriting manager. In her new role, Rhodes will be responsible for working with her team and industry partners to aid in the growth of the retail division and the company. She will also assume general management responsibilities.

"The key to a successful underwriting relationship is customer service, communication and teamwork," said Rhodes, according to a press release.

Rhodes has 22 years of experience in the mortgage industry and joined EPM two years ago as a designated underwriter. Prior to joining EPM, she worked as a regional underwriting manager for Caliber Home Loans. Rhodes also worked as a foreclosure and REO specialist, a processor, a processing manager and also worked in sales.

"Since joining EPM, Julie's dedication to growth, customer service, teamwork, and communication put her in a league of her own. We believe Julie's expertise in underwriting makes her primed to lead our retail underwriting team to new levels of success," said Jason Callan, chief operations officer of EPM.