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13 January 2025 January 2025 ยป to make a difference in today's market." Branch operations, financial perfor- mance management, CRM technology integration, and customer experience planning are further areas of Mc- Naught's broad expertise. "Candice brings a deep understand- ing of what branches and loan origina- tors need to build stronger businesses, from operational efficiency to lead generation and talent development," said John Bosley, President of Mortgage Lending at Planet Home Lending. "Her leadership and strategic mindset will help branches operate more efficiently, grow their market presence, and achieve long-term success while creating mean- ingful opportunities for loan officers to advance their careers." FIRST HOME MORTGAGE NAMES NEW PRESIDENT First Home Mortgage has named Matt Nader as its new President. "It's an honor to step into this new role at a company I deeply care about," Nader said. "First Home Mortgage is built on the values of trust, collaboration, and delivering exception- al results for our clients and partners. I'm excited to work alongside our incredible team to build on our success and embrace the opportunities ahead. Together, we will continue to create out- standing experiences for our clients and drive innovation across the industry." The company's commitment to not just adjusting to changes in the business, but also setting the standard for innova- tion and resiliency, is further demonstrat- ed by the hiring of Nader as company After joining First Home Mortgage in 2018 as a loan officer, Nader showed remarkable talent and determination, swiftly rising to the top of the produc- tion rankings. "Since stepping into the role of Director of Sales in February 2023, his leadership and results have had a tre- mendous impact on our organization," said David Waters, Founder and CEO of First Home Mortgage. "Matt has an in- credible ability to inspire teams, deliver outstanding results, and drive innova- tion. I am confident that his leadership as President will be instrumental in shaping the bright future of First Home Mortgage." In his role as President, Nader will prioritize growing First Home Mortgage's customer base, improving customer satisfaction, and fortifying ties with referral partners. CLICK N' CLOSE ADDS TO ITS NATIONAL SALES BENCH Click n' Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, has announced that Jeff Raich has joined the organization as a National Sales Director in Correspon- dent Lending. Raich will promote CNC's downpayment assistance programs and other opportunities with delegated correspondent mortgage originators. "We're delighted that after a year of expansion, which has allowed us to help thousands more borrowers become homeowners, we've landed a seasoned mortgage veteran in Jeff Raich," Click n' Close Owner and CEO Jeff Bode said. "In a temperamental market, you need a knowledgeable and professional team to support the needs of the consumer and your correspondent partners. That's what we've found in Jeff. He is respected in the industry and has a wealth of expe- rience and contacts." Raich brings 20-plus years of expertise in the mortgage and finance industry to CNC. He spent 12 years at Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corpo- ration (MGIC), leading MGIC's and eMagic's regional sales force for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico. Raich also has extensive experience building and scaling third-party mortgage sales and operations teams, complemented by a strong analytical and technical background from his time in mortgage finance. "I'm elated to join the existing correspondent sales team including Julas Hollie to continue to promote the market leading down payment assistance programs and other innovative products," Raich said. "Jeff Bode is a trailblazer in the mortgage industry, and CNC's direct access to the capital markets and in-house loan servicing, provides the perfect platform for strategic partnerships in the correspondent channel." CERTAINTY HOME LENDING ADDS TWO INDUSTRY VETS National mortgage lender Certainty Home Lending, a Rate Company, has appointed long-time mortgage origination professionals Larry Torch as EVP, Divisional Manager and Craig Thomason as VP of Morgage Lending. Torch's mortgage lending career began in 1991. He comes to Certainty after 13 years with one of the largest national mortgage lenders, where he was the Southwest Regional Manager. Before that, he spent eight years with a large, global depositary, where he was SVP and Regional Sales Executive for Illinois and Wisconsin, supporting 175 home loan consultants across 18 branches. "Larry is a 12-time Circle of Excel- lence award winner who has consistent- ly led a market by producing billions of dollars annually, and he's put thousands of customers into homes," Certainty Home Lending CEO Franco Terango said. "And while his incredible track re- cord speaks for itself, he prides himself much more on truly hearing what his clients want, helping them determine their needs and then delivering the most appropriate product to meet that need." M O V E R S & S H A K E R S TORCH THOMASON