New Chicago Regional Manager Appointed At Homecomings Mortgage & Equity

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Apr 02, 2024

The division of AnnieMac Home Mortgage welcomes Arsenio Rocky Bergante II.

Homecomings Mortgage & Equity has a new Chicago-based regional manager.

A division of AnnieMac Home Mortgage, Homecomings welcomed Arsenio Rocky Bergante II to the company recently.

Bergante brings to the role more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry. His most recent roles were as SVP of national business development for Amres Corporation and as VP director of sales and business development at Zero Mortgage, formerly known as Interfirst Mortgage.

"Rocky's past success in growing teams is evidence of what Rocky will do at Homecomings," said Fobby Naghmi, SVP at Homecomings Mortgage & Equity. "We are eagerly anticipating the innovative strategies and exceptional leadership he will bring to our company. Rocky’s appointment marks a significant step in Homecomings Mortgage & Equity's journey toward excellence and innovation in the mortgage sector.”

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Erica Drzewiecki is an associate editor at NMP.

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