Career moves

Assurant Inc. in Atlanta has acquired American Title, a title and valuation services provider.

The board of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings has unanimously elected CEO and President Jay Bray as the company chairman, succeeding Wesley Edens, who retired July 1.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending July 1.

A previous career in the restaurant industry sparked an idea that helped Chong Yi nearly double his production dollar volume.

Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers, an asset manager owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, agreed to buy ACRE Capital Holdings in a bet on multifamily loans.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending June 24.

Drew Boland's positive attitude and love of a challenge are two defining characteristics that help him stand out from his peers.

The mark of an excellent salesperson is the ability to progress even in challenging markets. Here's a look at the loan officers featured in the Top Producers Rankings who logged increases of more than 75% of their previous year's dollar volume of mortgage originations.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending June 17.

PulteGroup's founder and largest shareholder, who has called on Chief Executive Officer Richard Dugas to resign immediately, said the homebuilder's board has invited him to suggest candidates for replacements.

Lisa Nicholas' determination to be the mortgage industry expert in her market propels her business upward and helps fuel the success of her business partners.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending June 10.

Walter Investment Management Corp. has named financial services veteran George Awad to the posts of executive chairman and interim chief executive as current CEO Denmar Dixon announced his resignation.

Rick Elmendorf's annual movie night — this year featuring the premier of the new Star Wars film — for his clients and business associates (along with their families) helps to create new referral relationships for this Washington Metro area loan officer.

Ocwen Financial Corp. in West Palm Beach, Fla., will lay off 120 employees as part of a plan to reduce costs.

Increased loan production during the spring home buying season has nonbank mortgage lenders stepping up their hiring.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending June 3.

LenderLive has reorganized its various business divisions under two new units — LenderLive Network and LenderLive Services.

Craig Strent of Apex Home Loans saw potential in blending his mortgage banking services with the strategy of financial advising, finding strong partners and a niche in helping clients through one of life's most difficult transitions.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending May 27.