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National Affordable Housing Program Arrive Home Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Arrive Home , a national affordable housing program offering emerging credit solutions for responsible borrowers in underserved communities, has promoted two key executives.

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  • Arrive Home , a national affordable housing program offering emerging credit solutions for responsible borrowers in underserved communities, has promoted two key executives.
  • The changes reflect the company’s growth as it connects with mortgage lenders to provide both down payment assistance and its earned equity program to qualified borrowers.
  • Since launching in November 2022, Arrive Home has made a number of inroads with lenders seeking solutions for borrowers who meet FHA guidelines but have been locked out of the housing market.
  • “Arrive Home has made huge strides toward its mission to help borrowers in underserved communities build generational wealth through homeownership,” added Christensen.

Granite Mortgage Welcomes Josh Boss as Chief Operating Officer

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Josh Boss has joined the team as Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Josh Boss has joined the team as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Throughout his many years of experience, Josh has held several leadership positions in the mortgage industry, including Divisional Vice President at CrossCountry Mortgage and Chief Data Officer at American Mortgage & Equity consultants.
  • With his extensive knowledge of the mortgage industry combined with his focused approach, we are confident he is the best choice to build Granite Mortgage."
  • Jacob Reiter, longstanding Granite Bank executive and current Chief Credit Officer, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Granite Mortgage.

Arrive Home’s Tai Christensen Takes Over as Host of California Mortgage Bankers Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Tai Christensen, Co-Founder and Chief Diversity Officer of Arrive Home , is the new host of the California Mortgage Bankers Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast.

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  • Tai Christensen, Co-Founder and Chief Diversity Officer of Arrive Home , is the new host of the California Mortgage Bankers Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast.
  • The monthly podcast, available on the CMBA’s YouTube channel , features industry thought leaders who are actively working to promote DE&I within the mortgage space.
  • Former CMBA DE&I Podcast Host Shashank Shekhar, CEO of InstaMortgage, said Christensen is the perfect person to take over the role of podcast host.
  • To share your story and be considered for a chance to appear on the podcast, contact show producer Jacob Gaffney at [email protected] .

Wesley Mortgage Announces New Leadership In Key Executive Roles

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 9, 2022

FRANKLIN, TN, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wesley Mortgage, LLC, the official mortgage provider of the Tennessee Titans, continues to build the companys regional and national footprint with the appointment of three well-known mortgage industry leaders in key positions.

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  • FRANKLIN, TN, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wesley Mortgage, LLC, the official mortgage provider of the Tennessee Titans, continues to build the companys regional and national footprint with the appointment of three well-known mortgage industry leaders in key positions.
  • Through the companys partnership with the Titans and other marketing activities, Wesley Mortgage has created strong brand awareness in the greater Nashville market.
  • Page comes to Wesley Mortgage from FirstBank, where he served as Vice President of Product and Innovation.
  • In addition to Tennessee, Wesley Mortgage is currently licensed in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

CBC Mortgage Agency's Tai Christensen Named Chair of American Mortgage Diversity Council

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 2, 2022

CEDAR CITY, Utah, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBC Mortgage Agency (CBCMA), a nationally chartered housing finance agency and a leading source of down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, announced that Tai Christensen, the company's director of government affairs and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, has been named chair of the American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC). Christensen, who succeeds outgoing chair Lola Oyewole, will lead the Dallas-based organization's efforts to promote DEI throughout the mortgage industry.

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  • CEDAR CITY, Utah, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBC Mortgage Agency (CBCMA), a nationally chartered housing finance agency and a leading source of down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, announced that Tai Christensen, the company's director of government affairs and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, has been named chair of the American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC).
  • Christensen, who succeeds outgoing chair Lola Oyewole, will lead the Dallas-based organization's efforts to promote DEI throughout the mortgage industry.
  • "So, when the opportunity to support the American Mortgage Diversity Council arose last year, I jumped at the chance.
  • The American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the mortgage industry.

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) Welcomes Citizens Bank as its Newest Community Industry Partner

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) , the voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and home buyers since 1973, is pleased to welcome Citizens Bank as its newest Community Industry Partner.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) , the voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and home buyers since 1973, is pleased to welcome Citizens Bank as its newest Community Industry Partner.
  • "The entire executive board and membership of NAMB is thrilled to welcome our valued partner and colleagues within Citizens Bank into NAMB as a community industry partner," said Linda McCoy, NAMB board president.
  • About Citizens Bank: On August 1, 2018, Franklin American Mortgage became part of the Citizens Bank family.
  • For more information, please visit https://www.franklinamerican.com/citizens-bank
    About NAMB: The National Association of Mortgage Brokers has been the voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and homebuyers since 1973.

Virsys12 Promotes Clint Mooneyham and Nathan Begani to Senior Leadership Positions

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 17, 2022

"Clint understands the processes and needs of our customers and how our solutions help transform the business of healthcare.

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  • "Clint understands the processes and needs of our customers and how our solutions help transform the business of healthcare.
  • Before joining Virsys12, Mooneyham managed the SaaS-based customer success team for Deltek, where he also developed user onboarding processes for the company's suite of products.
  • As the vice president of consulting operations, Begani is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for Virsys12 clients and the consulting team.
  • Prior to joining Virsys12, Begani was the assistant vice president of CRM at Franklin American Mortgage and senior delivery manager of CRM at Ad Victoriam Solutions.