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Click n’ Close Appoints Kara Lamphere As COO

Nov 06, 2023
Kara Lamphere Click n Close
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Industry veteran has over two decades experience, most recently at InterLinc

Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announced Kara Lamphere has joined the organization as chief operating officer.

“Kara is a powerhouse, and we are thrilled to have her back as part of our executive team to help guide our continued growth and success,” said Click n’ Close Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. “There is a lot on the horizon for us as an organization, and adding Kara to our team of experts is imperative to accelerating Click n’ Close’s growth, especially for our SmartBuy down payment assistance product suite.”

Lamphere’s experience spans more than 20 years. Prior to joining Click n’ Close, she served as COO at InterLinc Mortgage and has held executive-level roles at Guaranteed Rate, Mid America Mortgage [now known as Click n’ Close], CMG Financial, Prime Lending, First Command Bank and Alaska USA Federal Credit Union.

“Jeff has always been ahead of the curve in creating and adopting cutting-edge technology,” said Lamphere. “He was the first to begin digitalizing the mortgage origination process and continues that trend with Artificial Intelligence and SMART Docs. Helping lenders streamline their lines of business and operate efficiently is what I do best. To do so with a known and trusted team is a bonus.”

Click ‘n’ Close, Inc., formerly known as Mid America Mortgage, is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels and is also the nation’s leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. It is based in Addison, Texas.

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