Framing the move as a step in the right direction for continuing the company’s growth, loanDepot recently announced the addition of mortgage industry veteran Steve Kay to its retail lending channel production leadership team as vice president of strategic alliances.
“loanDepot is positioned for unprecedented growth in 2020, thanks to the vision and direction of Anthony Hsieh,” loadDepot Vice President, Retail Sales Strategy, Brigitte Ataya said in a press release. “I am excited to welcome this seasoned professional and respected leader in his field to augment our world-class Retail team.”
Kay will be charged with cultivating key partnerships and programs intended to enhance the homebuying experience for consumers, the release states. The company noted his “extensive experience” in the alliance space, having previously held similar roles at Summit Funding, Bank of America and Countrywide Home Loans.
“loanDepot’s investment in this specialized area will translate into tremendous value for our Branch Managers and Loan Consultants,” Kay said in the release. “I look forward to capitalizing on the growth opportunities in all of our markets and assisting the entire loanDepot team in growing their business at the national, regional and local levels.”