loanDepot has added mortgage industry veteran Steve Kay to its retail lending channel production leadership team as vice president, strategic alliances, the company announced.
loanDepot said Kay will focus on cultivating key partnerships and programs aimed at enhancing the homebuying experience for consumers.
“loanDepot is positioned for unprecedented growth in 2020, thanks to the vision and direction of (CEO) Anthony Hsieh,” loanDepot Vice President Brigitte Ataya said in a release. “I am excited to welcome this seasoned professional and respected leader in his field to augment our world-class retail team.”
Kay has held key positions 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. “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.”