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MortgagePoint ยป Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 14 May 2024 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S strategy alongside the strong leadership team. "I am eager to roll up my sleeves and, together with more than 11,000 Ally teammates, get to work." Prior to Discover, Rhodes spent more than 12 years at TD Bank, most recent- ly as Group Head, Canadian Personal Banking, where he oversaw the division dedicated to retail products and serving customers through mobile, online, telephone, and a branch network over one thousand strong. During his tenure at TD Bank, he also led North American Credit Card and Merchant Services and served as Head of Innovation, Technol- ogy, and Shared Services. In this role, he strengthened operational resilience, security, and efficiency while improving the bank's capability to support emerging technologies, such as artificial intelli- gence and cloud migration. He has also held senior positions at Bank of America and MBNA America Bank. CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING APPOINTS NEW SVP OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Cornerstone Home Lending, a division of Cornerstone Capital Bank, has appointed Michael A. Iorio as SVP of Strategic Partner- ships, where he will spearhead the expansion of Cornerstone's Homebuilder Partnership business across targeted builder accounts nationwide, with a focus on cultivating new relationships and enhancing service offerings. Iorio brings to Cornerstone more than 25 years of industry expertise, particularly in the areas of ABA partner- ships. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Mike served in various leadership capacities, where he oversaw sales initiatives and optimized business relationships for numerous ABA/JV entities, while also contributing to the board of directors for many of those organizations. "We are thrilled to welcome Mike to the Cornerstone family," said Adam Laird, CEO of Cornerstone Home Lend- ing. "His proven track record of success and deep industry knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to expand our homebuilder platforms and create new opportunities for both Cornerstone and our dedicated team members." GUARANTEED RATE PROMOTES NEW EVP OF GROWTH AND ACQUISITIONS Guaranteed Rate has promoted CJ Rose to the role of EVP Growth & Acquisi- tions, where he will be responsible for recruiting top talent throughout the industry. His mission will be to help Guarantee Rate Companies steadily grow funded volume levels by providing world-class services to more people, in more markets, coast to coast. Rose joined Guaranteed Rate in 2005 as a Senior Director of Strategic Growth & Acquisitions. The talent he has brought on board has contributed more than $19 billion in total loan volume to the company. In 2021, he joined Origin- Point, a partnership between Guaranteed Rate and Compass. This expanded pool of talent has since produced more than $3.6 billion in total loan volume. "CJ has been an integral part of Guaranteed Rate's success for close to 20 years now," said Victor Ciardelli III, Founder and CEO of Guaranteed Rate. "He's talented, competitive, and genuine. I completely trust his instincts in terms of identifying the types of people who will fit into our culture and excel with the products and tools we provide. This is how we've steadily grown, weathering shifting market conditions and outper- forming centuries old financial institu- tions, to maintain our ranking as one of the top loan origination companies in the industry." PLANET HOME LENDING WELCOMES NEW REGIONAL SALES LEADER Planet Home Lending has hired Matt Kingsborough as Regional Sales Manager, bringing more than two decades of experi- ence in mortgage lending and an exceptional track record of leadership and innovation to the position. Kingsbor- ough has been tasked to drive Planet Home Lending's expansion in the Western United States. "Stepping into Planet Home Lending marks a pivotal chapter in my career," Kingsborough said. "It's an opportunity to align with an organization that not only values excellence and innovation in mort- gage lending, but also deeply invests in the growth and success of its sales profes- sionals. I'm here to build on our presence in the West by fostering an environment where mortgage loan originators and branch managers can truly thrive." Prior to joining Planet Home Lending, Kingsborough served as a Multistate Re- gional Area Manager for HomeBridge Fi- nancial Services, and Prospect Mortgage's Northern California Regional Manager. Kingsborough's approach to leader- ship centers on personal and profession- al development that empowers mortgage professionals to achieve exponential growth. His focus on continuous im- provement, strategic communication, and life balance helps each team mem- ber achieve their full potential. "Matt's role is crucial as we look to attract and support the best talent in the industry," Planet Home Lending Presi- dent of Mortgage Lending John Bosley said. "His ability to mentor, coupled with a keen understanding of the mortgage landscape, makes him the perfect fit to lead our expansion efforts in the West. We're not just announcing a new hire; we're inviting mortgage professionals to join us in setting a new standard for success in the industry." Planet Home Lending offers an array of product innovations, including its own Cash 4 Homes, 1st Year Flex, and