West Capital Lending, a mortgage brokerage and direct lender specializing in residential mortgage loans, has hired Brett Contreras as its vice president of compliance.
With nearly two decades of industry leadership across mortgage lending, quality control, and compliance operations, Contreras joins the company as it looks to expand nationally and diversify its products.
“West Capital Lending views compliance as a key driver of long-term success,” said Contreras. “Their leadership isn’t just checking boxes — they’re building a sustainable, ethical platform with innovation at the core.”
“That vision made it a clear and exciting choice” to join the company, he added.
In his new role, Contreras is tasked with overseeing and enhancing West Capital’s compliance infrastructure, focusing on:
- Real-time issue detection through enhanced compliance management systems;
- Broker-first education and tools for navigating complex regulatory requirements;
- A zero-tolerance culture around misrepresentation and fraud prevention; and
- Scalable initiatives that future-proof the company’s growth into new markets.
Previously, Contreras served as director of compliance at E Mortgage Capital, a national mortgage brokerage, and has led multiple national compliance and quality control efforts across firms including Meridian Home Mortgage, UHS America, and Mortgage Service Providers.
Contreras’ leadership has contributed to significant reductions in audit exceptions, improved data integrity, and robust internal controls, according to West Capital Lending.
“With a diverse background and experience working with mega brokers, [Conteras’] knowledge is a tremendous asset to West Capital Lending,” said Daniel Iskander, co-founder of the company. “He’s seen what we are building, and is excited to help grow and protect the company.”
“We are here to create more pathways for our brokers to do what they do best — help Americans save as much money as possible. Having Brett protects that mission,” noted Matthew Blackmer, vice president of business development at West Capital Lending.
