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Megastar Financial Corp. Names New President

May 01, 2023
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Mike Aberle, a former Bank of America exec, joins Denver-based mortgage lender.

Megastar Financial Corp., a Denver-based mortgage company, announced Friday that Mike Aberle has joined the company as president.

Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald will continue in her role as CEO of Megastar Financial and Take3Technologies, the company said.

Mike Aberle
Mike Aberle

Aberle, who most recently served as a director of mortgage finance with Bank of America Warehouse Lending, will focus on building market share through recruiting and building strategic relationships while maintaining customer service levels and a cost to produce well below the industry average, the company said.

Megastar originates loans in 22 states, services over $3 billion in mortgage loans, and is focused on growth through customer education, technology, and innovation.

“We are all privileged that Mike will be our president and lead MegaStar Financial into the next decade," Padilla-Fitzgerald said. "He is a seasoned industry expert with a strong skill set that will complement mine. I am excited to work side-by-side with Mike to revolutionize MegaStar beyond the industry as we see it today."

Aberle has over two decades of leadership experience in the mortgage industry, including various roles at Bank of America. In addition to relationship management, he served as chief financial officer of the correspondent and warehouse lending divisions and later as senior vice president and credit risk executive.

Aberle began his career as an auditor with Price Waterhouse in Chicago, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on accounting from the University of Notre Dame.


“I’m excited to join Megastar Financial Corp. and lead such a talented team of mortgage professionals,” Aberle said. “I am committed to continuing the company’s tradition of providing exceptional service to our customers, while also driving growth and innovation throughout the organization.”

Megastar Financial Corp. is a privately held mortgage company based in Denver. With more than 24 years of experience in the industry, Megastar provides a wide range of mortgage products and services to clients across the United States.

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