Pittsburgh-based Mortgage Connect LP, a national mortgage services provider, announced the hire of Allen Illgen as national sales executive, originations.
“We are excited to welcome Allen to Mortgage Connect. Allen is a well-known and respected professional in our industry,” Cristy Ward, chief strategy officer and executive vice president of Mortgage Connect, said in a release. “He brings a tremendous amount of expertise that will be a great benefit as we continue to expand our national footprint.”
Illgen will work directly with clients as they leverage Mortgage Connect’s suite of products, which aim to build greater efficiency and automation into originations processes.
For home equity lenders, Illgen will assist clients using Mortgage Connect’s proprietary FINTRAC technology to reduce costs, automate workflow, and move loans quickly from point-of-sale to close.
Illgen has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He worked previously as director of national services for Title365, and prior to that as vice president of national sales at American Title and Vice President at Indecomm Global Services.
Mortgage Connect LP leadership said Illgen is recognized in the industry for his client-centric approach to business, taking the time to understand his client’s needs and finding the best-fit solutions.
“At Mortgage Connect, we are always focused on the consumer experience and how we can best serve clients through our innovative solutions, advanced technologies, and industry expertise,” Jeff Coury, CEO of Mortgage Connect, said. “We are thrilled to welcome Allen to our team and know he will be an integral part in helping us deliver the level of service our clients are accustomed to.”