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Community Preservation Development Corp. named Conrad Egan as chairman of its board of directors.

Rob Irby believes living up to what he tells his clients is the difference maker for his success as an originator.

Talmer Bancorp hired Michael Maher as executive managing director and chief financial officer of mortgage banking.

The Eastridge Group of Staffing Cos. has launched its new division, RFS, short for real estate and financial staffing.

Vericrest Financial appointed Joe Anderson chairman and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

A pair of mortgage origination firms are opening new loan production offices in the north Dallas area, a region which has been associated with the servicing business.

Mark Cohen, with volume of $503 million has moved into the top spot with just days left to report production volume.

Robert Meachum, a 20-year mortgage industry veteran, is joining Stonegate Mortgage Corp. as executive vice president of servicing.

Real Estate Mortgage Network Inc. promoted Jamie Zeitz to the newly created position of Florida renovation manager.

PacTrust recent hires include industry veterans Rick Cassano and Zoila Price in a effort to grow its mortgage business.