Kind Lending restructures leadership team with new president and COO January 14, 2026 by bp56691 Kind Lending promotes Jennifer Folk to president and Stephanie Gibbons to COO as co-founder Yvonne Ketchum moves to an advisory role.
Justin Demola joins Equifax as SVP of mortgage and housing January 12, 2026 by bp56691 Justin Demola, the former president of Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative, announced he has joined Equifax as SVP of mortgage and housing.
Dermot Buffini steps down as CEO of Buffini & Company after 13 years January 5, 2026 by bp56691 Dermot Buffini steps down as CEO after 13 years, with Brian Buffini assuming the role of CEO and Dermot focusing on global growth.
Suzy Lindblom joins Acra Lending as managing director December 22, 2025 by bp56691 Suzy Lindblom joins Acra Lending as managing director after Sierra Pacific Mortgage’s acquisition by Union Home Mortgage.
CrossCountry Mortgage picks up top VA loan producer Patton Gade December 17, 2025 by bp56691 CrossCountry Mortgage welcomes the Victor Alpha Group, enhancing support for veterans and military families.
ICE taps Bob Hart to lead mortgage technology division December 16, 2025 by bp56691 Hart will succeed Tim Bowler, who will transition to ICE’s fixed income and data services division, where he will focus on index development and financial institution infrastructure.
PLACE names new leaders for growth, legal, and title strategy December 12, 2025 by bp56691 PLACE named Nikki Miller, Jamie Jatzlau, and Claire Dunham to executive roles to drive growth and expand consumer services.
Optimal Blue announces new CFO and CRO December 8, 2025 by bp56691 Optimal Blue promotes Lanny Rogers III to chief financial officer and Jeremy Moreno to chief revenue officer, signaling strategic growth.
FirstClose names Adam Nicholson director of professional services November 25, 2025 by bp56691 FirstClose appointed Adam Nicholson as director of professional services to boost implementation and project delivery.
Compass welcomes RealTrends Verified Van Volkenburg Virginia-based team November 20, 2025 by bp56691 The team is led by Dianne Van Volkenburg, who has recorded more than $100 million in annual sales and over $1 billion in career volume.