CMG Home Loans Adds Reverse Mortgage Operations Manager, Kari Van Kleef to its Growing Team

News posted On September 03, 2024

Maryville, TN – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of CMG Financial, a leading privately-held mortgage banking firm, announced today the new hire of Kari Van Kleef, a decorated Reverse Mortgage Operations Manager with years of reverse-specific experience. Van Kleef is one of several industry veterans who will be directing the dedicated Reverse Mortgage department at CMG.

CMG Home Loans Announces New Hire of Michael Griffin, Regional Sales Manager

News posted On August 13, 2024

St. Louis, MO – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of well-capitalized privately held mortgage lending firm, CMG Financial, announced today the hire of Regional Sales Manager, Michael Griffin (NMLS #248018). Griffin, a skilled mortgage expert with over 26 years of industry experience, has formidably grown purchase share and admirably developed outstanding teams in all of his prior roles at Guaranteed Rate, Nations Reliable Lending, and Mid America Mortgage. His skillset will prove invaluable in driving the lending market in CMG’s Central Division and all throughout the Midwest.

CMG Home Loans Welcomes Laurenn’ Allee, Area Sales Manager

News posted On August 06, 2024

St. Louis, MO – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, announced today the hire of Area Sales Manager, Laurenn’ Allee (NMLS #260541). Allee, a skilled mortgage expert with over 17 years of industry experience in Missouri, will be driving the CMG market in that area. Her ability to strategically strengthen teams and notably bolster production will prove useful to CMG’s Central Division and clients across the Midwest.

CMG Home Loans Announces New Hire of Dawn Robinson Naya, Area Sales Manager

News posted On July 30, 2024

Honolulu, HI – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, has welcomed Area Sales Manager Dawn Robinson Naya (NMLS #316268). Dawn, a well-established originator in Hawaii, has dedicated her career working as a trusted resource among clients and associates in her prior roles at loanDepot and HomeStreet Bank. Her ability to develop strong relationships with home buyers and bolster production will prove useful for CMG’s Honolulu-Moana SW, HI branch.

CMG Home Loans Announces New Guam Branch, Expanding Homeownership Opportunities Across the Pacific

News posted On July 09, 2024

Guam – CMG Home Loans, the retail lending arm of the well-capitalized and privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, has announced the addition of a new branch in Guam. The expansion comes as a second wave to CMG’s Norcom retail acquisition earlier in the year.

CMG Financial’s Melissa Harbourne and Candy Nowak Named 2024 HousingWire Women of Influence

News posted On July 02, 2024

San Ramon, CA – CMG Financial’s Chief of Staff, Melissa Harbourne and Chief Credit Officer, Candy Nowak have both been honored by HousingWire as 2024 Women of Influence. This annual award recognizes women in the housing industry who are making notable contributions to their companies and to the industry at large. Melissa and Candy were honored for their inspiring leadership, mentorship of future leaders, and their industry involvement.

CMG Financial Celebrates Record-Breaking Month in May 2024, Demonstrating Remarkable Growth Amid Industry Contraction

News posted On June 26, 2024

SAN RAMON, CA – CMG Financial, a leading privately-held mortgage banking firm, is proud to announce record-breaking growth in May 2024. CMG Financial achieved a monthly funding of $2.61 billion last month, with a record-breaking $1.96 billion coming from its retail division, CMG Home Loans. In addition to the company's overall growth, hundreds of loan officers have broken their personal production records in the past three months. This success – both individually and organization-wide – underscores CMG’s ability to thrive and grow in an environment where many mortgage companies are contracting.

CMG Home Loans Welcomes SVP, Senior Loan Officer Paula White to Mid-Atlantic Team

News posted On June 06, 2024

Fairfax, VA – CMG Home Loans, the retail lending arm of the well-capitalized and privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, has announced the addition of Senior Loan Officer Paula White to its expansive Mid-Atlantic team. A dedicated originator with over two decades of seasoned experience, Paula brings a wealth of local knowledge and industry connections that will further CMG’s growth throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

CMG Financial Expands New England Presence with Retail Acquisition of Norcom Mortgage

News posted On April 11, 2024

AVON, CT – CMG Financial, the well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA, announced today the retail acquisition of Norcom Mortgage, a northeastern mortgage company boasting over three decades of success. The 25-branch-addition will enhance CMG’s northeastern presence from Maryland to Maine.

CMG Home Loans Continues Growth with New Additions in the Pacific Northwest

News posted On April 08, 2024

SEATTLE, WA – CMG Home Loans, the retail lending arm of the well-capitalized and privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, today announced the hiring of two leading originators poised to drive significant growth in the Pacific Northwest: Danny Meier, NMLS# 880575, and Chris Siegfried, NMLS# 963944.

CMG Financial Recognized as a Tech100 Mortgage Winner

News posted On March 07, 2024

SAN RAMON, CA – CMG Financial, a well-capitalized and privately held mortgage banking firm based in San Ramon, CA, has been recognized as a 2024 Tech100 Mortgage winner. The annual award, held by HousingWire, celebrates the most innovative and impactful organizations in the industry. CMG was recognized this year for its recent iteration of a POS opportunity pipeline.

CMG Financial Announces the Addition of Shamrock Home Loans, Expanding Its Presence Across the Northeast

News posted On November 16, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – CMG Financial, a well-capitalized and privately held mortgage banking firm based in San Ramon, CA, is thrilled to announce the addition and integration of Shamrock Home Loans' origination team. The team of sales and support professionals will be branded as Shamrock, Powered by CMG Home Loans, and led by Shamrock's Chief Growth Officer, Kurt Noyce, and President, Rod Correia. The team will remain in their current locations. This significant expansion is set to enhance CMG’s presence in New England and introduce multiple branches to the Rhode Island and Massachusetts regions.

CMG Home Loans Welcomes Area Sales Manager Valerie Goebel

News posted On November 06, 2023

BOISE, ID – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, announced today the hire of Area Sales Manager, Valerie Goebel. A skilled mortgage expert with a lifetime of detailed knowledge of the Boise area, Goebel will be leading a talented team that is prepared to serve the unique needs of the Idaho and Utah markets.

CMG Home Loans Welcomes Area Sales Manager Valerie Goebel

News posted On November 06, 2023

BOISE, ID – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, announced today the hire of Area Sales Manager, Valerie Goebel. A skilled mortgage expert with a lifetime of detailed knowledge of the Boise area, Goebel will be leading a talented team that is prepared to serve the unique needs of the Idaho and Utah markets.

Three CMG Leaders Recognized as Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking in 2023

News posted On October 10, 2023

SAN RAMON, CA – CMG Financial, the well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA, is honored to announce that three of its executive leaders have been named a Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking in 2023 by Mortgage Banker Magazine – Kim Callas, EVP, Chief Operating Officer, Tara Pettersen, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, and Courtney Thompson, EVP, Head of Servicing. This was the most winners recognized out of any company.

CMG Home Loans Hires RJ Keilen, Regional Sales Manager in Phoenix, Arizona

News posted On September 28, 2023

PHOENIX, AZ – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, announced today the hire of Regional Sales Manager, RJ Keilen. His experience building successful teams in the greater Phoenix area will be put to good use for the CMG Arizona region.

CMG Financial’s General Counsel, Shannon Leight, Featured in Vanguard Law Magazine

News posted On September 07, 2023

San Ramon, CA – CMG Financial, the well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA, has been recognized in Vanguard Law Magazine’s Summer 2023 Edition III alongside General Counsel, Shannon Leight. Vanguard is a digital publication that showcases the diversity of modern in-house counsel by highlighting the philosophies, strategies and initiatives of attorneys at some of the world’s most recognizable companies including Samsung, Heineken, Pfizer, MetLife, Dell, MasterCard, and now CMG Financial.

CMG Home Loans Welcomes Area Sales Manager Kevin Johnson

News posted On August 29, 2023

COLUMBUS, IN – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, announced today the hire of Area Sales Manager, Kevin Johnson.  A proven leader in the mortgage industry with over 25 years of experience, Johnson will be responsible for growing CMG’s southern Indiana presence.

CMG Financial’s Paul Akinmade Recognized as 2023 HousingWire Marketing Leader

News posted On August 16, 2023

Baltimore, MD – Paul Akinmade, Chief Strategy Officer of well-capitalized, privately-held mortgage bank, CMG Financial, has been recognized as a 2023 HousingWire Marketing Leader. “In its third year, HousingWire’s Marketing Leaders award is recognizing the marketers in housing who represent the brains and creativity behind the growth and success of their organizations,” notes Lesley Collins, Program Manager for HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice Awards. “Through compelling messaging, content development, strategic campaigns and much more, these leaders are driving meaningful revenue growth for their organizations by engaging audiences and generating brand awareness day in and day out.”

CMG Home Loans Welcomes Michael Wise, Area Sales Manager

News posted On August 08, 2023

Thousand Oaks, CA – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of CMG Financial, a well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, has welcomed Area Sales Manager Michael (Mike) Wise (NMLS# 236372). Wise, a passionate mortgage expert with over 30 years of industry experience, previously founded Capstone Direct Mortgage Financing.

CMG Financial Pivots into Total Mortgage Space with the Addition of Courtney Thompson, EVP, Head of Servicing

News posted On June 22, 2023

SAN RAMON, CA – CMG Financial, a well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, announced today the hire of Courtney Thompson, a leading fintech and servicing operations expert with nearly 20 years of dedicated industry experience. With Thompson’s proven history of creating tech-forward servicing solutions, she is poised to play a critical role of developing CMG’s servicing strategy to deepen our long-term relationship with customers. This holistic approach will allow CMG to expand its innovation beyond products, technology, and the home buying journey in order to enhance the customer’s entire homeownership experience.

CMG Financial’s Chris George Recognized in 2023 Best of Finance Awards

News posted On May 01, 2023

Inman, the industry’s leading source of real estate information, announced today its inaugural ‘Best of Finance’ award winners. The highly anticipated awards recognize the best and brightest in the mortgage and finance industry who are pushing the envelope and reshaping the home buying space. This year, CMG Financial’s CEO, Chris George, was recognized among the recipients for his commitment to innovation, dedication to service, and impact on the residential lending industry.

CMG Home Loans Opens New Boston Branch

News posted On April 26, 2023

BOSTON, MA – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of the well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, announced today the opening of a new Massachusetts branch in Boston. Headed by branch managers Hunter Evers (NMLS# 1000340) and Jarred Alexandrov (NMLS# 970973), the Boston addition marks the second CMG branch in the Massachusetts area.

CMG Home Loans Welcomes Central Divisional Manager, Michael Harrison

News posted On April 25, 2023

Dayton, OH – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of the well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, announced today the hire of Central Divisional Manager, Michael Harrison. Harrison, a skilled Retail Sales Executive, has formidably grown purchase share and admirably developed best-in-class teams in all of his prior roles at Wells Fargo, loanDepot, and Ruoff Mortgage. His ability to strategically strengthen teams and notably bolster production will prove useful for CMG’s Central Division and clients across the Midwest. In addition to leading CMG’s Central Division, Harrison will be joining CMG’s executive leadership team.

CMG Home Loans Opens Branch in Salem, NH with Area Sales Manager Mike Comerford

News posted On April 11, 2023

Salem, NH – CMG Home Loans, the retail division of the well-capitalized privately held mortgage banking firm, CMG Financial, has established more opportunities to serve buyers in the local New England region by opening a branch in Salem, NH. The branch will extend to a satellite office in Bedford, NH to include a total of 20 loan officers and 7 operational support members led by Area Sales Manager Mike Comerford NMLS# 184368.