Homespire also appointed Kevin Whatley as regional manager of south-central Texas. Whatley has more than 26 years of mortgage industry experience, most recently as national sales manager at Texas-based FirstTrust Home Loans. He has also held leadership roles at Universal Home Mortgage, Hometown Lenders, Fairway Independent Mortgage, Universal Home Mortgage, Nationstar, and Citi.
“Homespire continues to focus our energy on exponentially growing our presence in competitive markets nationwide by working with the industry’s top rising talent,” said Todd Sheinin, chief operating officer of Homespire.
“We’re excited about these new offices and the opportunity to work with exceptional mortgage leaders who have both the industry experience and detailed local knowledge within their respective markets and communities to ensure that our customers always receive the best possible experience.”
Homespire said in its release that it plans to continue its expansion efforts in other key markets, including Alabama and Florida, with branches already serving the Port St. Lucie, Tampa, and Orlando metro areas.