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Mortgage Connect’s Kim Hoffman Named Among Most Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking 2024
President of company’s due diligence segment honored for her influence on the lending industry

 

EDMOND, Okla; Dec. 12, 2024 –  Mortgage Connect LP – a national mortgage services provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors, and servicers – is pleased to announce that Kim Hoffman, president of Mortgage Connect Risk Solutions, has been named one of 2024’s most Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking by Mortgage Banker Magazine. The award highlights female leaders in mortgage banking who are making an impact and paving the way for the next generation of women ascending the ranks in the industry.

 

Hoffman is a widely known industry leader with both CMB and AMP designations who has worked in the industry for more than 35 years. She joined Mortgage Connect in February of this year to head the company’s newly acquired due diligence segment, formerly known as Adfitech, and spearheaded its rebrand to Mortgage Connect Risk Solutions. Under Hoffman’s leadership, Mortgage Connect Risk Solutions is positioned to become a premier provider of quality control and risk management services for the mortgage industry.

 

Hoffman has decades of experience leading large mortgage organizations, and her extensive background encompasses all aspects of residential mortgage lending and servicing at leading institutions including RBC, Nationstar, Morgan Stanley, Sutherland Mortgage Services, and Envoy Mortgage.

“I am honored to be listed among these incredible women, all of whom have made an undeniable impact on mortgage lending,” said Hoffman. “This award signifies the important roles women are playing, and I hope it encourages other women to soar without boundaries, always be learning, and be the CEO of their careers!”

 

About Mortgage Connect LP

Mortgage Connect is a national mortgage service provider that supports lenders, servicers, and institutional investors by providing solutions for the entire mortgage lifecycle. Founded in 2008, Mortgage Connect focuses on innovation, operational execution and the consumer experience. Mortgage Connect offers a robust portfolio of products and digital solutions for all lines of business within originations, servicing, and risk solutions, all of which can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

 Mortgage Connect LP – a national mortgage services provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors, and servicers – is pleased to announce that Kim Hoffman, president of Mortgage Connect Risk Solutions, has been named a 2024 Woman of Influence by HousingWire.

A widely known industry veteran with both CMB and AMP designations, Hoffman joined Mortgage Connect in February to head the company’s newly acquired due diligence segment, formerly known as Adfitech. Hoffman spearheaded the rebrand of Adfitech, which had served the mortgage industry for 40 years, to Mortgage Connect Risk Solutions. Under Hoffman’s leadership, Mortgage Connect Risk Solutions is positioned to become a premier provider of quality control and risk management services for the mortgage industry.

Hoffman has more than 30 years of experience leading large mortgage organizations, and her extensive background encompasses all aspects of residential mortgage lending and servicing at leading institutions including RBC, Nationstar, Morgan Stanley, Sutherland Mortgage Services, and Envoy Mortgage. Most recently, she served as Head of Mortgage Operations for SoFi Bank. This latest award marks the third time she has been recognized as a Woman of Influence by HousingWire.

“I am absolutely thrilled to accept this award from the industry’s leading publication,” said Hoffman. “This represents the incredible strides we are making at Mortgage Connect in the due diligence sector, leaning into smart technology and our talented team’s seasoned expertise to successfully mitigate risk for mortgage lenders navigating today’s market. I look forward to showing the industry what this next chapter holds for the industry’s most trusted due diligence provider.”

Now in its 15^th year, HousingWire’s award recognizes women who are “shaping and propelling the housing economy forward with their impressive achievements.”

“HousingWire’s Women of Influence award is one of the housing industry’s highest honors, celebrating the most impactful and innovative leaders in mortgage and real estate,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “HousingWire is proud to honor such an exceptional group of female executives whose dedication to excellence and leadership is redefining success in housing.” 

 

About Mortgage Connect LP

Mortgage Connect is a national mortgage service provider that supports lenders, servicers, and institutional investors by providing solutions for the entire mortgage lifecycle. Founded in 2008, Mortgage Connect focuses on innovation, operational execution and the consumer experience. Mortgage Connect offers a robust portfolio of products and digital solutions for all lines of business within originations, servicing, and risk solutions, all of which can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

EDMONDS, OK; February 27, 2024 – Mortgage Connect, a national mortgage services provider that acquired Adfitech, Inc. in 2022 to expand into the third-party due diligence market, announced that Kim Hoffman, CMB, AMP has been appointed as the new President of Adfitech, which has been providing quality control and risk management services to the mortgage industry for 40 years. Hoffman will be tasked with refining Adfitech’s core service offerings and furthering its development as a technology-forward company. Hoffman will also be working with the existing team on growing Adfitech’s product offerings supporting capital markets. Hoffman succeeds Dru Jacobs, who will remain an adviser to the company before he transitions to a new opportunity.

Jeff Coury, CEO of Mortgage Connect, is excited about the direction of the company. “Kim brings a track record of strong leadership and industry experience. Her knowledge of the entire mortgage life cycle and deep experience with secondary market transactions form the perfect combination to elevate Adfitech to its next chapter of strategic growth. Kim’s impressive background and commitment to operational excellence and service delivery will assist Adfitech in the next phase of its bright future.”

Hoffman echoed those sentiments, stating, “I’m very excited about the opportunity to work with such a great team at Adfitech.  Having been a client of Adfitech in the past, I have experienced the quality of their work, commitment to risk assessment and prevention on behalf of customers firsthand. I would especially like to thank Dru for assisting with this transition and for his hard work building this tremendous team.” 

Hoffman is an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience leading large mortgage organizations. Her extensive background encompasses all aspects of residential mortgage lending and servicing at premier institutions including RBC, Nationstar, Morgan Stanley, Sutherland Mortgage Services, and Envoy Mortgage. Most recently, she served as Head of Mortgage Operations for SoFi Bank.

About Adfitech

Adfitech was formed in 1983, is rating agency reviewed, and currently services all phases of mortgage quality control, mortgage due diligence and fulfillment, MERS TPR annual reviews and attestations, and secure loan document management. Adfitech uses a proprietary system to provide efficient service and accurate reviews to its customers. 

About Mortgage Connect LP Mortgage Connect is a national mortgage service provider that supports lenders, servicers, and institutional investors by providing solutions for the entire mortgage lifecycle. Founded in 2008, Mortgage Connect focuses on innovation, operational execution and the consumer experience. The company’s product portfolio includes national title and settlement services, loss mitigation and default services including critical communications, and capital markets services including title procurement and replacement, quality control, and third-party reviews. Mortgage Connect offers a robust portfolio of products and digital solutions for all lines of business within originations, servicing, and capital markets, all of which can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

PITTSBURGH, Penn.; January 31, 2023 – Mortgage Connect LP, a national mortgage services provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors, and servicers, has announced the hire of Allen Illgen to National Sales Executive, Originations.

Illgen will work directly with clients to provide expertise as they leverage Mortgage Connect’s suite of products to optimize their workflow by building greater efficiency and automation into their originations processes. For home equity lenders, Illgen will assist clients using Mortgage Connect’s ground-breaking proprietary FINTRAC technology to reduce costs, automate workflow, and move loans quickly and seamlessly from point-of-sale to close.

Illgen has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He worked previously as Director of National Services for Title365, and prior to that as Vice President of National Sales at American Title and Vice President at Indecomm Global Services. Allen is recognized in the industry for his client-centric approach to business, taking the time to understand his client’s needs and finding the best-fit solutions. His results-driven attitude and extensive knowledge of mortgage originations and home equity have carried his successes throughout his career. 

“We are excited to welcome Allen to Mortgage Connect. Allen is a well-known and respected professional in our industry,” said Cristy Ward, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of Mortgage Connect. “He brings a tremendous amount of expertise that will be a great benefit as we continue to expand our national footprint.”

Mortgage Connect has been providing cutting-edge solutions to mortgage lenders for 15 years, achieving success through its unwavering focus on innovation, quality, and customer service. Last year, Mortgage Connect made Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies by growing 540% over three years. The honor marked the third consecutive time Mortgage Connect has made the Inc. 5000 list and the fourth time overall.

 “At Mortgage Connect, we are always focused on the consumer experience and how we can best serve clients through our innovative solutions, advanced technologies, and industry expertise,” said Jeff Coury, Chief Executive Officer of Mortgage Connect. “We are thrilled to welcome Allen to our team and know he will be an integral part in helping us deliver the level of service our clients are accustomed to.”

About Mortgage Connect LP

Mortgage Connect is a national mortgage service provider that supports the largest lenders, servicers, and institutional investors by providing solutions for the entire mortgage lifecycle. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Mortgage Connect maintains operations in strategic markets throughout the country with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer service. We offer a robust portfolio of services and digital solutions for all lines of business within originations, servicing, and capital markets, all of which can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our goal is to deliver an unparalleled consumer experience while reducing compliance risk and ensuring operational excellence at any capacity. For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

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Mortgage Servicing Veteran, Jane Kennedy, to Spearhead Default Sales & Strategy for Mortgage Connect

Pittsburgh, PA; May 12, 2022 –  Mortgage Connect LP, a national mortgage services provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors, and servicers, today announced that Jane Kennedy has joined the company as senior vice president of sales and strategy for the company’s default division.

In her leadership role, Kennedy will oversee the progression of key initiatives including enhancing the company’s comprehensive line of default services to meet the unique requirements of today’s servicers, investors and lenders. She will also lead Mortgage Connect’s national default sales team. Kennedy, an industry veteran, is extremely well versed in the mortgage and financial services sectors. She brings with her more than two decades of experience, starting her career as an attorney focused on the banking industry. Her tenacity and hard work led her to build strategic partnerships, initially working for Land America Lender Services, before heading to another mortgage servicing company where she had worked since 2009.

“Our focus on delivering best-in-class default and loss mitigation solutions starts with the partner experience,” said Jeff Coury, CEO of Mortgage Connect. “Jane will be a key part of realizing our goal of continuing to expand our model nationwide and enable partners to enhance efficiencies, increase velocity, and to mitigate risk – all essential components in today’s volatile market.”

Kennedy says the entrepreneurial spirit of Mortgage Connect and its client centric reputation provides the opportunity to create solutions for the unique issues facing each servicer, lender or investor and to provide clients with confidence in their vendor management partnerships.

“Having worked with Jane previously, I know that adding her skill set and 25 years of client relationships to Mortgage Connect’s Servicing business is truly differentiating,” said Meghan Jones-Rolla, Chief Operating Officer of Servicing and Capital Markets at Mortgage Connect.  “She’s the perfect combination of solving a client’s needs while also ensuring the highest quality services are accomplished.”

About Mortgage Connect LP

Mortgage Connect is a Pittsburgh, PA headquartered national mortgage service provider, serving the Origination, Default, Valuation, 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 largest lenders and servicers, including 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 their clients and consumers.  For more information, visit www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

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