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Seven mortgage bankers are being recognized as leaders in inclusion and diversity efforts. Yearly, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) spotlights companies that are outstanding in areas of organizational diversity and inclusion-and-outreach strategies. Five Star Global's American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) ...

Addison, TX-based BDF Law Group recently announced strategic promotions across its organization. Ryan Bourgeois is expanding his role to include Compliance Officer. Having been with the firm since 2006 and a Partner since 2014, Bourgeois is a frequent contributor and ...

The Los Angeles-based real estate fund SoLa Impact has rolled out the Black Impact Fund, a $1 billion initiative focused on communities of color with major urban markets. The new fund consists of a $500 million Opportunity Zone Fund and ...

Fannie Mae was named a top company for inclusion by the National Business Inclusion Consortium, a coalition formed by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, according to Fannie Mae. This year’s fifth annual “Best-of-the-Best Corporations for Inclusion” cohort features corporations ...

Minneapolis-based Bell Bank has hired Jesse Schwab as EVP/Chief Risk Officer, with oversight of all non-credit related risk management for Bell Bank and its divisions. “We’re excited to have Jesse join our growing Bell team,” said Michael Solberg, Bell’s president and CEO. “His experience in this arena will help us implement additional risk management processes and policies. ...

The partnership between Sagent and Bizzy Labs will automate compliance, lower operational costs, and improve borrower experience for servicers.

“We are excited to welcome the Express Notary Services team and add their CloseClear technology platform into the a360inc family," said a360inc CEO Scott Brinkley.

Philadelphia, PA-based Brock & Scott, PLLC announced the expansion of its default law practice into Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Rosemarie Diamond and Jay Jones, two recognized industry veterans with a combined 45-plus years protecting creditors' rights in the states of ...

Minneapolis-based Bell Bank has hired Jesse Schwab as EVP/Chief Risk Officer, with oversight of all non-credit related risk management for Bell Bank and its divisions. Schwab has joined Bell’s executive leadership team and has offices at Bell’s Minneapolis–Colonnade and Bloomington–Bell Plaza locations. “We’re excited to have Jesse join our growing Bell team,” ...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today published a proposed rule on its website that would allow a private flood insurance option instead of insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), when flood insurance is required by FHA. In September, the ...