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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 14 June 2023 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S Dalgarno has more than 20 years of mortgage industry experience and has been a top-producing originator and sales manager at Guaranteed Rate and Wells Fargo. He in- creased overall sales and worked closely with home builders at both companies. "We are delighted to have Greg join our team," said Jason Will, SVP of Market Growth at Embrace Home Loans. "He has deep roots in the Maryland market, vast experience in new construction lending, and numerous relationships with high produc- tion homebuilders. We're confident he will have a tremendous impact helping us grow our builder services division." Dalgarno plans to expand the lender's share of the new home market by forming partnerships with homebuilders and recruit- ing loan officers that specialize in new home construction. He will also work with the company's capital markets, operations, and marketing teams to create new products and tools for builders and their customers. "Greg is an experienced leader known for creating new homeownership opportunities by delivering superior customer service to both borrowers and builders," Timonium Branch Manager Matthew O'Connell said. "We're delighted to welcome him aboard." ELLEN SKAGGS TO LEAD PRMG'S NEW HECM DIVISION PRMG has announced the hiring of Ellen Skaggs as the firm's new HECM Divisional Manager. Skaggs has 38 years of experience in the mortgage industry, 16 of which she has specialized in reverse mortgages. As the new HECM Divisional Manager, Skaggs will oversee the company's Home Eq- uity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) division, which specializes in reverse mortgages. "With Ellen at the helm of our HECM division, PRMG is well-positioned to help se- niors unlock the full potential of their home equity," said Chris Sorensen, SVP, Director of National Retail Production for PRMG. "We understand the unique financial needs and challenges that seniors face, and we are dedicated to providing them with customized solutions that meet their specific goals and priorities." Skaggs spent eight years running the New American Funding HECM Division. She also holds the esteemed CRMP (Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional) designation. During her tenure at New American, she has helped hundreds of seniors and their families nav- igate the complexities of reverse mortgages, enabling them to reach their financial goals. Her expertise further extends to FHA, VA, and conventional loans for both purchase and refinance transactions, and she has closed more than 4,500 loans in the mortgage banking industry. "I am a firm believer in excellent custom- er service and competitive pricing," Skaggs said. "Today, I focus on helping seniors fund their retirement using a Reverse Mortgage. As past chairwoman of the Orange County chapter of the NAIPC (National Aging-In- Place Council), my passion is educating the public about the benefits of Reverse Mortgag- es and what they can accomplish." UNION HOME MORTGAGE NAMES MATT ROBERTS REGIONAL MANAGER Union Home Mortgage (UHM) has promoted industry veteran Matt Roberts to Regional Manager focusing on sales growth across much of the West Coast, including Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. "What attracted me to Union Home Mortgage was its deep focus on growth, while also providing incredible support to originators. It sets the company apart in the mortgage industry," Roberts said. "Our recent expansion in the Pacific Northwest and Alas- ka shows our appetite for growth and our desire to make the dream of homeownership a reality in the communities we serve." Matt joined Union Home Mortgage in January 2023 and has nearly 20 years of mortgage industry experience in a variety of producing and leadership roles. Most re- cently, Matt has gained extensive experience leading growth-oriented teams in Alaska, Arizona, California, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington. "We are extremely excited about Matt Roberts joining UHM," said Bryan Wright, VP of National Retail Sales for UHM. "Matt has demonstrated over his career his ability to lead and grow in a manner that is consis- tent with our DNA. Very proud to have Matt on board and look forward to continuing strong growth in the Pacific Northwest." CHIP BEVERIDGE JOINS TRUSTAR MORTGAGE AS EVP OF MORTGAGE PRODUCTION Trustar Mortgage, a subsidiary of Trustar Bank, has named Chip Beveridge as EVP of Mortgage Production. Chip has long been involved in public "We understand the unique financial needs and challenges that seniors face, and we are dedicated to providing them with customized solutions that meet their specific goals and priorities." — Chris Sorensen, SVP, Director of National Retail Production, PRMG