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Planet Expands Footprint In The Lone Star State

Oct 22, 2025
Planet Home Lending has expanded its retail presence in the Dallas Metroplex with the addition of Retail Sales Leaders, Branch Managers Randal McClanahan and David Wells

The duo of Randal McClanahan and David Wells join the national mortgage lender and servicer as retail sales leaders and branch managers

Planet Home Lending has expanded its retail presence in the Dallas Metroplex with the addition of Retail Sales Leaders, Branch Managers Randal McClanahan and David Wells. Together, the duo of McClanahan and Wells brings decades of expertise in assisting homebuyers and homeowners succeed in today’s market.

“David and Randal have a long history of successfully building branches and fostering top-performing teams,” said Planet SVP National Production Distributed Retail Matt Payan. “Their leadership, combined with Planet’s product depth and innovation, creates tremendous opportunities for loan officers to grow, while giving real estate agents and builders more ways to help their clients close transactions.”

Known for their approach and market expertise, Wells and McClanahan have been recognized nearly a dozen times on D Magazine’s “Best Mortgage Professionals” and “Top Mortgage Producers” lists, underscoring their reputation as trusted advisors in the Dallas community.

“Planet’s wide range of products, ability to retain the majority of our servicing, and our strong local connections mean borrowers don’t have to settle for one-size-fits-all financing,” said Wells. “We help first-time buyers step into homeownership, families improve their homes through renovation, business owners with complex tax returns find financing, and homeowners lower their payments to free up cash flow. Our goal is to open more doors to opportunity and make homeownership achievable for more people.”

Planet Financial Group also recently appointed Rob Parsley as its new senior vice president of non-agency sales. Coming into the role with 30-plus years of industry experience, Parsley has guided organizations through changing markets by developing growth strategies, building strong teams, and deepening client relationships.

Most recently, Parsley served in senior leadership roles at Lima One Capital, where he played a key role in expanding the company's presence in the residential investment property finance sector. His career also includes leadership roles at a number of companies including Carrington Mortgage Services, Citadel Servicing Corporation, and EquiFirst Corporation.
 

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