Home Value Lock has appointed mortgage industry veteran Dave Hurt as an advisor, bringing more than five decades of experience across mortgage banking, capital markets, servicing, secondary marketing, securitization, and risk management to the company.
The company announced the appointment on June 10, saying Hurt will work with its leadership team to refine growth strategies, expand relationships with lenders and homebuilders, identify new market opportunities, and strengthen the company's position within the housing finance ecosystem.
"Dave's experience is unmatched," said Oliver Tickner, founder and CEO of Home Value Lock. "He has spent decades helping shape the mortgage industry from nearly every angle, and he immediately recognized the opportunity Home Value Lock presents for consumers, lenders, and builders alike. As we continue expanding our geographic footprint and building strategic partnerships nationwide, Dave's insight and leadership will be invaluable."
Hurt joins Home Value Lock after serving in senior leadership roles at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Black Knight, and CoreLogic. His career has also included executive positions at General Electric Mortgage Company, Redwood Trust, North American Mortgage Company, and Perpetual Bank and Mortgage Company.
In addition to his corporate leadership experience, Hurt is a frequent speaker and panelist at Mortgage Bankers Association events and other housing finance conferences.
"For many buyers, today's decision isn't simply about mortgage rates. It's about protecting what is often their largest financial asset," said Dave Hurt, advisor at Home Value Lock. "Home Value Lock brings an entirely new layer of confidence to homeownership by helping protect against market downturns while preserving the long-term opportunity of homeownership. I believe the company has created a truly differentiated product that can add meaningful value for homeowners, lenders, and builders."
According to the company, Hurt sees growing demand for products that can address consumer concerns about affordability and market uncertainty, particularly as elevated mortgage rates continue to influence buyer behavior.
Home Value Lock said Hurt will help guide efforts to expand partnerships across mortgage lending, real estate, and homebuilding channels. The company believes builders may represent a significant opportunity as they continue searching for ways to attract buyers while maintaining pricing discipline.
"Builders today are spending tens of thousands of dollars per home on incentives designed to move inventory while protecting headline pricing," Hurt said. "Home Value Lock represents a potentially more efficient alternative because it addresses something buyers genuinely care about, protecting the value of what is often their largest investment. Instead of simply lowering the cost of entry, it adds protection to the asset itself. That creates a compelling opportunity for builders, lenders, and consumers alike, particularly in a market where interest rates remain elevated, and buyers are seeking greater certainty."
