loanDepot Taps Phil Treadwell To Lead New Mountain West Region

loanDepot has hired Phil Treadwell as vice president of regional production, where he is expected to lead efforts to build out and scale the company’s Mountain West Region.

Treadwell brings more than 20 years of mortgage production leadership experience, along with a national following through his coaching platform and industry podcast. He is widely recognized for developing high-performing origination teams and maintaining a strong presence within the loan officer community.

In the new role, Treadwell will focus on recruiting, mentoring, and driving production across the Mountain West, as loanDepot expands its regional footprint and looks to strengthen purchase-market execution.

Volume Trends In Focus

loanDepot is expected to report first-quarter 2026 earnings later Tuesday, with analysts forecasting a net loss of roughly six cents per share on revenue of about $322 million, largely flat from the prior quarter.

For operators, the more relevant metric may be production momentum. The company reported pull-through weighted lock volume increased 4% in Q4, pointing to improved conversion efficiency. Industry observers will be watching whether origination volume trends toward the $9 billion to $10 billion range, which could signal strengthening pipeline performance heading into the spring market.

If volume continues to build, leadership additions in expansion regions like the Mountain West may play a role in translating pipeline into funded loans.