West Capital Lending has appointed mortgage industry veteran Debora “Deb” Wilson to its leadership team, bringing more than two decades of experience in operations, production, and organizational strategy.
Wilson joins the Irvine, Calif.-based brokerage after a 23-year career in the consumer direct channel, most recently serving as senior vice president of operations at loanDepot. Her background includes overseeing large-scale production environments and leading operational strategy across high-volume lending platforms.
The move comes as West Capital Lending continues to scale its national footprint and position itself as a full-service lending platform, with leadership emphasizing infrastructure, talent, and operational capacity.
“The addition of Deb Wilson marks another milestone in our continued growth and evolution,” said Giorgio Bertuol, president of sales at West Capital Lending, in a statement. “Attracting a leader of her caliber reinforces the momentum we’ve built and the strength of our model.”
Wilson began her mortgage career as a loan officer in the broker channel before transitioning into consumer direct, where she built a reputation as an operations leader. At loanDepot, she held senior leadership roles focused on production and execution.
Her appointment signals a continued push by West Capital to strengthen its operational backbone as it expands across multiple product lines, including conventional, government, and Non-QM offerings.
“Deb is the type of leader that elevates an entire organization,” said Matthew Blackmer, vice president of business development at West Capital Lending. “As we continue scaling into a true enterprise platform, bringing in proven operators like Deb is critical.”
Wilson’s background in high-volume consumer direct environments could translate into more streamlined processes, faster turn times, and improved support for originators working within the broker model. That’s especially relevant as brokers continue to gain market share and demand more scalable platforms to compete.
Her experience navigating multiple market cycles — from the financial crisis to the COVID-era refinance boom — also suggests a focus on building systems that can adapt to volatility, something many originators are prioritizing in today’s rate environment.
