Career moves

Residential Finance Corp. appointed Nicholas Hahn to the position of chief financial officer.

United Shore Financial Services has promoted the head of its wholesale mortgage unit to become its president.

Cambridge Savings Bank said that Wayne Patenaude, its chief financial officer, has succeeded Robert Wilson as its president and CEO.

Bruce Felt brings nearly 25 years of experience in financial operations and management in the technology sector to the web-based acution company.

Global DMS said that Patricia Rauch has joined the company in the position of chief operating officer.

In forging the fiscal cliff deal that the House and Senate passed last Tuesday, Congress left the mortgage interest deduction vulnerable.

Bart Mellits was appointed the new leader of Ballard Spahr's real estate department.

Former Rep. Barney Frank may serve as the interim senator from Massachusetts if Gov. Deval Patrick grants his wish.

Decision Ready appointed Bill Garland as executive vice president, strategic relationships and business development.

Zillow said that Chris Crocker is joining the company as vice president of strategic partnerships.

Stearns Lending Inc. appointed James Hecht as executive vice president, strategic development.

Inlanta Mortgage said that 2012 was its best year for new hires, with a total of 77 new employees over the course of the year.

The Senate has confirmed Carol Galante to be a HUD assistant secretary and to serve as the Federal Housing Administration commissioner, a position she has held in an acting capacity for over a year.

Mortgage Contracting Services named Bobby Leopold vice president of business development.

USFN, a national not-for-profit association of select attorneys, trustee companies and industry-specific vendors who specialize in loan servicing matters, has made changes to its leadership team for 2013.

Richard L. Borges II will begin his one-year term as president of the Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1.

Brandon Boze, an executive from CBRE Group’s largest shareholder, has joined the group’s board.

Fortress Investment Group said principal and director Robert Kauffman is retiring from the company.

ClosingCorp said that Mark Nogaki has joined the company as senior vice president of sales.

Donna DeMaio will have the same policies that led United Guaranty to become No. 1 in new insurance written.