Mortgage Connect Ranked No. 209 In Financial Services on Inc 5000

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MORTGAGE CONNECT RANKED NO. 209 IN FINANCIAL SERVICES ON INC 5000

 92% Growth and Impressive Job Creation Lands The Company On The List For The Second Time in Three Years

Pittsburgh, PA – September 17, 2020 – Inc. Magazine has ranked Mortgage Connect no. 209 in Financial Services and no. 3866 overall on its 39th annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the fastest growing privately held companies in the US. It’s the second time Mortgage Connect, a national mortgage services provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors, and servicers, has made Inc. Magazine’s list – the most prestigious ranking of its kind.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Mortgage Connect LP is one of only seven financial services companies in the state to make the list and is the only one from Pittsburgh.

“We couldn’t have made this list for the second time in three years without our employees and our customers,” said Jeff Coury, Chief Executive Officer at Mortgage Connect. “Our growth is a testament to the hard work of our people and the trust they’ve helped to instill with our clients. In these uncertain times we’re fortunate to be part of an industry that continues to expand, giving us the ability to translate that growth into hundreds of jobs across the country.”

The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent private businesses. Mortgage Connect continues its job growth trajectory, adding over 500 jobs in the past 12 months, with a continued focus on hiring and cultivating talent within all its markets.

About Mortgage Connect LP

Mortgage Connect is a Pittsburgh, PA headquartered national mortgage services provider, serving the Origination, Default, Valuation, Critical Communications, Loss Mitigation and Capital Markets sectors.  Mortgage Connect employs 1000+ professionals with additional offices in New York, Texas, California, Colorado, Nevada and Alabama.  The company offers customizable solutions for the nation’s lenders and servicers, including 4 of the top 5 and 17 of the top 20.  Through its serve-first culture, Mortgage Connect and its subsidiaries are committed to an unwavering level of communication, education and customer service on each transaction.  For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

Kevin McCrea joins Mortgage Connect as Vice President of PR & Marketing

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Kevin McCrea joins Mortgage Connect as Vice President of PR & Marketing

Mortgage and financial services business development executive tapped to lead external communication strategy for company

Pittsburgh, PA – September 30, 2020 – Mortgage Connect, a leading national mortgage services provider for the nation's largest financial institutions, investors and servicers, today announced Kevin McCrea as Vice President of PR & Marketing. McCrea has 14 years of experience in the industry, most recently serving as the director of strategic alliances for the Five Star Institute – an industry mainstay of publications, events and affinity groups.

While at Five Star, McCrea successfully oversaw sales and marketing strategies along with brand positioning and awareness for numerous portfolio servicing management companies. McCrea has a broad scope of industry experience, having engaged with all organizational types including lenders, servicers, GSE’s and service providers.

“Kevin joining our organization is great timing,” said Jeff Coury, Chief Executive Officer of Mortgage Connect. “He brings invaluable experience with marketing, publishing and branding. With Mortgage Connect’s rapid expansion and addition of products and services throughout the mortgage continuum, Kevin will be leading the charge to succinctly deliver our message through various marketing and public relations strategies.”

McCrea will spearhead the management of corporate branding, marketing strategy and business development among other initiatives. Heavily integrated with the sales team, McCrea plans to help
leverage the company’s tremendous growth and expansion as a leading innovator in the digital transformation of the industry. His arrival coincides with Mortgage Connect’s recent naming to Inc.
Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list – the second time in three years the company has been recognized on the list.

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About Mortgage Connect LP
Mortgage Connect is a Pittsburgh, PA headquartered national mortgage services provider, serving the Origination, Default, Valuation, Critical Communications, Loss Mitigation and Capital Markets sectors. Mortgage Connect employs 1000+ professionals with additional offices in New York, Texas, California, Colorado, Nevada and Alabama. The company offers customizable solutions for the nation’s lenders and servicers, including 4 of the top 5 and 17 of the top 20. Through its serve-first culture, Mortgage Connect and its subsidiaries are committed to an unwavering level of communication, education and customer service on each transaction. For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

Mortgage Connect’s Cristy Ward Chosen for HousingWire’s Women of Influence 2020 Award

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Mortgage Connect’s Cristy Ward Chosen for HousingWire’s Women of Influence 2020 Award

Chief Strategy Officer credited with helping women achieve higher levels of success in Mortgage Industry

PITTSBURGH, PA – August 18, 2020 – Mortgage Connect LP, a leading national mortgage services provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors and servicers, is proud to announce Cristy Ward, Chief Strategy Officer, as one of HousingWire Magazine’s Women of Influence 2020 award recipients. The elite award honors the top 100 most influential women in leadership in the housing industry.

“It’s been an honor to work with Cristy these past eight years,” stated Jeff Coury, Chief Executive Officer at Mortgage Connect. “She’s been instrumental in building our service model, driving business innovation, evolving our corporate culture, and a tremendous contributor to our success.”

A driving force in business innovation, Cristy was instrumental in creating the industry’s first Enhanced Closing Model – now the gold standard for most of the top 20 lenders. As a member of the core team that has built and helped grow Mortgage Connect since 2012, Ward has played a major role in product diversification, technology initiatives, digital strategy, and building client relationships which have solidified Mortgage Connect’s position as one of the leading mortgage service providers in the country.

While this is Ward’s first time receiving this specific award, the 19 year mortgage industry veteran is no stranger to accolades. She’s been awarded the Top 40 Women in U.S. Housing, and Leading Lady in Housing by MReport. Ward also serves as the Founder and Director of the Women Empowering Women executive council – a group of leading Mortgage Banking women who serve the industry through peer to peer collaboration, executive coaching and mentoring for women in banking.

“Not only is Cristy a driving force to deliver the best consumer experience and service in the industry, she’s also forged a path for women to achieve new milestones,” added Coury.  “She has spearheaded efforts to elevate women in mortgage, shattering the glass ceiling and creating new pathways to excel. We are very proud of Cristy’s countless contributions and her advocacy for women in the industry.”

About Mortgage Connect LP

Mortgage Connect is a Pittsburgh, PA headquartered national mortgage services provider, serving the Origination, Default, Valuation, Critical Communications, Loss Mitigation and Capital Markets sectors.  Mortgage Connect employs 1000+ professionals with additional offices in New York, Texas, California, Colorado, Nevada and Alabama.  The company offers customizable solutions for the nation’s lenders and servicers, including 4 of the top 5 and 17 of the top 20.  Through its serve-first culture, Mortgage Connect and its subsidiaries are committed to an unwavering level of communication, education and customer service on each transaction.  For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

Mortgage Connect Names Tim Anderson Senior Vice President of Digital Technologies

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Mortgage Connect Names Tim Anderson Senior Vice President of Digital Technologies

Award Winning Digital Mortgage Product Expert Joins Growing Team of Technology Leaders

Pittsburgh, PA – July 29, 2020 – Mortgage Connect LP, a national mortgage services provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors and servicers, today announced that Tim Anderson has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Digital Technologies.  With more than 35 years’ experience developing eCommerce and digital transaction management solutions for the mortgage industry, Anderson will execute strategies to further expand and enhance the Company’s eSign and eClose platform Simply Secure Sign™, as well as digital strategy and delivery management.

“Tim is an advocate of innovation and has broken new ground on a number of applications,” said Jeff Coury, Chief Executive Officer of Mortgage Connect. “His experience and proven track record make him the perfect candidate to lead our completely paperless, single-source digital closing platform, Simply Secure Sign™.”

“Mortgage Connect is committed to delivering digital technologies to improve efficiency and enhance stakeholder satisfaction across the mortgage lifecycle,” noted Anderson. “I am excited to support the company through the next stage of strategic initiatives, particularly those that leverage digital applications to produce a compliant, secure and intuitive user experience.”

Prior to Mortgage Connect, Anderson was the senior vice president of business development at Pavaso where he was responsible for developing product, strategies and relationship for the company’s digital products.  Anderson has also held executive management positions with a national title insurance company and many financial and technology companies.  Anderson has received several industry awards and accolades, including Mortgage Technology Magazine’s prestigious Steven Fraser Award, Mortgage Professional American’s Hot 100 list, and has been recognized as a Mortgage IT All-Star by Mortgage Banking magazine.  Anderson has also served on MBA’s Board of Technology Steering Committee, eMortgage Adoption task force and MISMO Residential Governance Committee.

About Mortgage Connect LP

Mortgage Connect is a Pittsburgh, PA headquartered national mortgage services provider, serving the Origination, Default, Valuation, Critical Communications and Capital Markets sectors through its 1,000+ employees.  With additional offices in New York, Texas, California, Colorado, Nevada and Alabama, the company offers customizable solutions for the nation’s lenders and servicers, including 4 of the top 5 and 17 of the top 20.  Through its serve-first culture, Mortgage Connect and its subsidiaries are committed to an unwavering level of communication, education and customer service on each transaction and strive to leave an overwhelmingly positive and lasting impression with the consumer, loan officer and the client. For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

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Mortgage Connect Taps Information Technology Authority Gabe Minton For Chief Information Officer

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Mortgage Connect Taps Information Technology Authority Gabe Minton For Chief Information Officer

Expert Systems Architect and Founding MISMO Member to Head Technology at Leading Mortgage Service Provider

Pittsburgh, PA – July 9, 2020 – Mortgage Connect LP, a national mortgage services provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors and servicers, is pleased to announce the addition of Gabe Minton as Chief Information Officer.  With more than 26 years of experience developing next generation platforms, Minton joins a team made up of some of the most experienced and accomplished leaders in the mortgage industry.

“We are excited to welcome Gabe as CIO,” said Jeff Coury, Chief Executive Officer of Mortgage Connect.  “The constant evolution of our best-in-class technology platform is essential to our continued growth success.  I am confident that Gabe’s expansive experience and proven track record makes him the ideal candidate to head innovation efforts.”

“Mortgage Connect has achieved tremendous success by creating technologies that not only create efficiencies but also enhance the consumer’s experience.” noted Minton. “I am excited to lead the company through the next stage of strategic initiatives, particularly those that will address the pressing challenges lenders and servicers face in today’s demanding environment.”

Prior to Mortgage Connect, Minton was EVP, Chief Information Officer at Guild Mortgage where he was responsible for the company’s core technology infrastructure and developing next generation platforms and services.  Minton has also served as the senior vice president and chief information officer at PHH Mortgage and prior to that, served in senior management, strategy and technology positions with Black Knight’s ServiceLink, Motivity Solutions, Accenture Mortgage Cadence, and the Mortgage Bankers Association.

About Mortgage Connect LP

Mortgage Connect is a Pittsburgh, PA headquartered national mortgage services provider, serving the Origination, Default, Valuation, Critical Communications and Capital Markets sectors.  With additional offices in New York, Texas, California, Colorado, Nevada and Alabama, the company offers customizable solutions for the nation’s lenders and servicers, including 4 of the top 5 and 17 of the top 20.  Through its serve-first culture, Mortgage Connect and its subsidiaries are committed to an unwavering level of communication, education and customer service on each transaction and strive to leave an overwhelmingly positive and lasting impression with the consumer, loan officer and the client. For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

Mortgage Connect Names Industry Veteran Stephen Cazzaniga

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Mortgage Connect Names Industry Veteran Stephen Cazzaniga

Senior Vice President of Procurement

Pittsburgh, PA – January 30, 2020 – Mortgage Connect LP, a nationwide mortgage services provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors and servicers, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Stephen Cazzaniga as Senior Vice President of Procurement and Vendor Management.

The Company, listed as one of America’s entrepreneurial growth leaders by INC. 5000’s list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, tapped Cazzaniga to lead the company’s title exam, online search, tax, and vendor management functions across its Origination, Default, and Capital Markets Divisions.  In his role, Cazzaniga will leverage his 30 years of servicing, default and client relationship experience, working for top mortgage lenders and nationwide mortgage service providers, most recently as a Vice President of Vendor Management at Williston Financial Group.  Cazzaniga joins Mortgage Connect with an impressive background in the industry, holding leadership roles with Stewart Title, Bank of America and Citibank.

“We hand-selected Steve for this role because of his vast leadership skills, his breadth of experience, and his devotion to the client relationship.  Based on my past interactions with Steve, his culture, knowledge and experience align well with Mortgage Connect’s strategic initiatives, and make him a perfect fit for this new role,” said Jeff Coury, CEO. “Through increased automation of data procurement initiatives, we are uniquely positioned to drive efficiencies and performance for clients and their consumers.”

About Mortgage Connect LP

Mortgage Connect is a Pittsburgh, PA headquartered national, independent mortgage services provider, serving the Origination, Default, Valuation, Document Services and Capital Markets sectors.  With additional offices in New York, Texas, California, Colorado, Nevada and Alabama, the company offers customizable solutions to the nation’s lenders and servicers, including 3 of the top 5 and 15 of the top 20.  Through its serve-first culture, Mortgage Connect and its subsidiaries are committed to an unwavering level of communication, education and customer service on each transaction and strive to leave an overwhelmingly positive and lasting impression with the consumer, loan officer and the client. For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.