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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 14 November 2024 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S FAIRWAY NAMES NEW HEAD OF RECRUITMENT Loan Originator David Lazowski has been promoted to the role of President of National Recruiting and Growth at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, which was ranked number one among mortgage origination companies for customer happiness in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Mortgage Origination happiness Study. "Laz is the consummate mortgage professional, and we are excited to support him in his new role," said Steve Jacobson, CEO and Founder of Fairway. "Being part of the Fairway family for almost two decades, Laz absolutely em- bodies Fairway's core values of humility and staying balanced." Lazowski (also known as "Laz") is a notable loan originator, branch manag- er, and division leader over his 18 years with Fairway. In addition to leading his team at Fairway, Lazowski's new position as President of National Recruiting and Growth will involve recruiting and other strategic initiatives to promote Fairway's national expansion. "My passion for Fairway has never been higher! I understand what loan officers need to be successful at the ground level," Lazowski said. "My goal is to support Fairway's vision of making this the best place to work and to give opportunities." GUILD MORTGAGE APPOINTS NEW SVP OF COMMUNITY LENDING SOLUTIONS Nora Guerra has joined Guild Mortgage as SVP of Community Lending Solu- tions, further solidifying the company's dedication to fulfilling the promise of homeownership. Guerra has more than 25 years of mortgage sector leadership experience, most recently as the Senior Manager of National Affordable Lending at Freddie Mac. "Nora Guerra has long been a champion in our industry, educating and leading initiatives to help make homeownership an achievable goal for everyone," said Terry Schmidt, CEO of Guild Mortgage. "Her values and passion align perfectly with Guild Mort- gage's mission and vision, and we look forward to leveraging her expertise and experience to advance Guild's mission to make homeownership more attainable and sustainable for individuals and families." In her role as SVP of Community Lending Solutions, Guerra will oversee, create, and broaden policies, programs, and projects that promote affordable homeownership, such as mortgage lending, down payment aid, financial literacy, and community engagement. "I've been fortunate enough to work side-by-side with Guild Mortgage for years as passionate advocates for attain- able housing," Guerra said. "By officially joining the Guild team, we have the opportunity to help shape communities across the nation with stability, liquidity, and affordability to truly deliver the promise of home." In 2023, Guerra received the Diversi- ty Journal's Latino Leadership Award in recognition of her unwavering advocacy "By officially joining the Guild team, we have the opportunity to help shape communities across the nation with stability, liquidity and affordability to truly deliver the promise of home." —Nora Guerra, SVP of Community Lending Solutions, Guild Mortgage