Execs On The Move

Down Payment Resource (DPR), a provider of technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced that Brad Cardwell, vice president of sales and business development, has been appointed to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Associate Advisory Council (MAAC).

Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, announced the appointment of Ian Kimball as president. In this role, Kimball will oversee strategic growth initiatives, operational execution and market expansion, reporting to founder and CEO Jeff Bode.

Prudent AI announced significant customer base expansion and strategic leadership appointments as the company accelerates its mission to transform mortgage lending through AI copilots with human intervention.

Planet Financial Group, a multichannel financial services company, announced that Tim Fisher has joined Planet as Senior Vice President, Non-Agency Lending.

Covered Insurance, an embedded insurance platform, has appointed Jerry Halbrook as President and Chief Operating Officer.

Certainty Home Lending, a Rate Company, has named origination veteran Brain Kempf as  Senior Vice President, Producing Area Manager.

FirstClose, a fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced the expansion of its sales organization with the addition of four accomplished industry sales professionals. These new team members bring deep industry experience and proven track records that will support the company’s continued growth in home equity lending:

FirstClose announced the promotion of Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success.

Logan Finance Corporation, a top-five Non-QM mortgage lender, announced the appointment of Paul Dobynes as Western Managing Director of Sales. Dobynes brings over 25 years of mortgage industry leadership to the role, where he will spearhead Logan Finance’s expansion across California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Land Gorilla, a construction loan management software platform, announced that Ben Sizemore has joined the company as chief information officer.