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Embrace Home Loans has started a correspondent lending channel, its first venture into third-party originations.

Residential mortgage lender MCS Mortgage Bankers has made an addition to its senior leadership team by naming Barbara Kapps as the company’s new chief financial officer.

Citigroup has hired Barbara Desoer, the former head of mortgages for Bank of America, to help run its retail bank.

As outgoing chair of the MBA, Debra Still is a role model for many women in mortgage banking who look up to her for advice.

Pulaski Financial in St. Louis is losing the president of its mortgage division.

Real Estate Mortgage Network has opened its newest office, located in Virginia Beach, which will be under the direction of branch manager and Navy veteran, Mike Ronca.

Mayer Brown said that Richard Todd and David O'Connor joined its banking and finance group in London as partners.

Clayton Holdings is expanding its Atlanta office and its management team to keep up with demand for due diligence services by issuers of private-label securities.

The outgoing chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association, Debra Still, is looking forward to the future where she plans to continue her leadership role in the mortgage marketplace.

Paul Mass is stepping down as president, remains on the company's board.