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Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Adds To Its Roster Of AEs

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Director of Events
Feb 10, 2022

Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions added to its continuously growing roster of account executives with the recent hires of Kristen Lee, Leah K. Merritt, Lewis Poretz, and Danielle Evans.

Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions' newest additions to its account executive team include Kristen Lee-Waikoloa, HI; Leah K. Merritt-King Pierce and Thurston Counties, WA; Lewis Poretz-Lothian, MD and Danielle Evans-Spring, TX.

Lee has more than 31 years of experience in the lending and wholesale mortgage industry, 10 of which are in the non-QM sector. Meanwhile, Merritt brings her experience in the banking and wholesale mortgage industries to Angel Oak.

Poretz has more than 25 years of knowledge and experience in the mortgage and wholesale arenas. According to Poretz, his “goal is to be the resource and world of knowledge to find the best solution for the homebuyer.”

Evans joined Angel Oak due to the increasing demand for non-QM products, according to the company.

“It is a great feeling to help deserving borrowers overcome their loan challenges and purchase the home of their dreams,” said Evans. 

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