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Kimberly Swyka has joined Mortgage Network Inc. as a loan originator in the company’s Elkton, Md., branch.

Keith Pedigo, who led efforts to modernize the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan guarantee program, has joined The Collingwood Group, founded by a former FHA commissioner.

Tjarksen brings 30 years of industry experience to Kiser Group.

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors named Robert Niemi the new ombudsman of the National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry.

Mortgage Network in Danvers, Mass., has opened its first office in neighboring Rhode Island.

A founding executive of the upstart company is leaving his post as executive vice president.

Carrington Mortgage Services appointed Harold Michaud as area manager for Northern California.

ZVN Properties hired industry veteran Lynn Effinger to serve as executive vice president of business development.

Education is a big part of Siomara Barboza's job, whether it's showing her largely Hispanic clientele how to build credit histories or helping referral sources understand the qualified mortgage rule.

With single-family credit tight, multifamily lending remains hot, but its fate also depends largely on public policy. Fortunately for Pru, this part of its multifamily business is run by Paige Warren, a woman with government experience, ties and insight.