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MortgagePoint ยป Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 10 December 2025 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S Movers & Shakers Lenders/Servicers FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS JOSEPH V. DIVITO JR. TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS First Commonwealth Financial Corporation announced the appointment of Joseph V. DiVito Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. DiVito brings a wealth of experi- ence in information technology, cyber- security, regulatory compliance, data privacy, and governance, having served clients across a broad range of indus- tries during his distinguished career. "We are pleased to welcome Joe to the First Commonwealth Board of Directors," said Jon Gorney, Chairman of the Board of First Commonwealth. "His deep expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and regula- tory compliance will be invaluable as we continue to navigate an increasingly complex financial and digital land- scape. Joe's impressive track record of advising organizations at all stages of growth will bring fresh insights to our board and further strengthen our commitment to strong governance and risk management." DiVito, age 58, retired as a Princi- pal of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP in June 2025 after a 35-year career advising organizations from startups to Fortune 50 companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in busi- ness administration, an MBA, and a JD from Duquesne University. He is a Certified Information Privacy Profes- sional (CIPP/US), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). His industry expertise includes retail, manufacturing, hospitality, technology, pharmaceuticals, utilities, insurance, and banking. "I am honored to join the Board of Directors at First Commonwealth, a company with a strong reputation for integrity, community commitment and customer focus," DiVito said. "I look for- ward to contributing my experience and working alongside the board and man- agement team to support the company's strategic goals and long-term success." NEWDAY USA EXPANDS NEWDAY HOME LEADERSHIP TEAM NewDay USA, a national mortgage lending company serving the veteran community, announced two key lead- ership appointments to help lead the launch and expansion of the company's new mortgage offering, NewDay Home. This new program empowers veterans to purchase a home with no down pay- ment and no money out of pocket for closing costs, putting homeownership within reach. Ken Harthausen has been named President of NewDay Home's Builder Division, and Neil Brooks has been named President of NewDay Home. Together, they bring decades of leadership experience, proven success in mortgage lending and real estate, and a deep commitment to serving those who have served our nation. "Ken and Neil both embody the heart of NewDay and our core mission to help Veteran families achieve the American Dream of homeownership," said Rob Posner, CEO of NewDay USA. "Their track records in building part- nerships, delivering results, and serving Veteran families will help us achieve our goal of supporting the military community throughout the homebuy- ing process." "Homeownership represents a promise fulfilled to those who have served," said Rear Admiral Thomas C. Lynch, USN (Ret.), Executive Chair- man of NewDay USA. "Ken and Neil will help us deliver on that promise by bringing decades of experience, inno- vation, and leadership to our mission of putting one million Veterans in homes." Harthausen has built a career spanning more than two decades in mortgage lending, builder programs, and strategic growth initiatives. Most recently, he served as Vice President of National Strategic Alliances at Loan- Depot, where he drove strategic builder partnerships across the country. Harthausen started and grew Coun- trywide Home Loans' Builder Joint Venture Program from scratch into the largest in the nation. The success of that effort established him as a leading and trusted voice in builder mortgage solu- tions and innovative home financing options. Prior to CountryWide Home Loans, Harthausen built PHH's Builder Division and led initiatives across national sales strategy and operational execution at GE Capital. As President of the NewDay Home Builder Division, Harthausen will oversee efforts to expand partnerships with homebuilders nationwide, giving eligible veteran buyers more opportu- nities to leverage their VA Home Loan benefits to purchase homes. "It is an incredible privilege to be part of NewDay USA's relentless mis- sion to break down barriers to home- ownership for our nation's heroes," Harthausen said. "By partnering with transformational builders serving the military community nationwide, we are creating real opportunities for veterans to have a place to call home."