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The Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency appointed five persons to senior management positions.

Sales talent combined with strong operations that speed turn times and spur multiple referrals were among the reasons companies that contributed large numbers of highly-ranked loan officers to Origination News’ just-released 2012 survey were able do so, according to executives and LOs from those firms.

Ridgewood Savings Bank added home loan specialist Manuel Valcarcel to its team of mortgage consultants.

ProVest, a legal services firm that manages the delivery of documents for foreclosure proceedings, has expanded its operations in the Midwest region.

Colliers International named Martin Pupil to the newly created position of president for its Southwest region.

HomeTrust Bancshares said that its chief executive is stepping down after nearly 50 years at the helm.

MortgageFlex Systems is growing its implementation team and hired Dan Quartironi and Scott Campbell.

As Max Valdes retires after 25 years with the company, First American Financial Corp. is replacing him with Mark Seaton.

Mortgage Cadence promoted Jacob Petersen to chief service officer.

First American Financial Corp. said that Mark Oman has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.