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Kristen Sieffert Named President of UFA Finance of America Holdings has announced that current COO Kristen Sieffert will assume the role of president of Urban Financial of America. Former President and CEO Steve McClellan will move to the position of president of Finance of America Holdings. “Kristen has led the implementation of many of our business and operating processes. Most importantly, she models the core values that are key to our continued success,” McClellan says. Since 2004, Sieffert has worked in various roles within the industry, including customer relations, underwriting, sales and overall operations management. Prior to joining UFA, she was acting president of EquiPoint Financial and VP of Operations for One Reverse Mortgage.
Firstbank Adds to its Origination Team Firstbank has announced new hires as it continues to grow its reverse origination business. The lender has hired Patricia Whitlock (New York); Sue Durdock (Pennsylvania); Wayne Bodow, Esq. (New York); Al Jones (Texas); and Mike Ravotta (Pennsylvania) as reverse mortgage loan originators. FirstBank’s HECM division is extremely excited to continue to add qualified, experienced and enthusiastic loan originators to its growing team.
Reverse Mortgage Funding Adds to Its West Coast Operations Reverse Mortgage Funding has hired Brandy Edwards as regional account executive, supporting the company’s third-party origination sales channel, and Natalie Santos as relationship manager. A designated CRMP, Edwards worked previously for Liberty Home Equity Solutions, where she spent almost seven years as regional account manager. Santos worked previously as junior underwriter for Summit Funding. “Brandy and Natalie are talented and experienced individuals who are well-versed in all phases of the reverse mortgage process, and dedicated to providing exemplary customer service throughout each step,” says RMF President David Peskin. “We believe their ability to connect with customers and offer an informed perspective on reverse mortgages and the industry will help us further solidify our brand along the West Coast.”
Reverse Focus Hires Elissa Shaner Reverse mortgage technology, tools and training provider Reverse Focus has hired Elissa Shaner as account manager. In her new role, Shaner, who has more than 15 years of technical training and software implementation experience, will assist clients in successfully integrating Reverse Focus technology into their business. “In her short time here, Elissa has become an invaluable member of the Reverse Focus team. She has shown proficiency and skill in working with brokers, TPOs and loan officers in implementation and training,” says Reverse Focus President Shannon Hicks. “Reverse Focus members will be well-served in working with Elissa.”
