loanDepot CIO George Brady honored with HousingWire’s 2023 Tech Trendsetters award

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loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) Chief Information Officer George Brady has received HousingWire’s 2023 'Tech Trendsetters' award for his impactful and innovative leadership in the housing economy. The company's focus on customer service and leading-edge technology platforms has driven increasing value to customers. Brady and his team are key enablers of loanDepot’s Vision 2025 plan, which includes critical technology accomplishments such as the launch of a national digital HELOC offering and an upgrade of the company’s direct lending customer acquisition platform.

Accolade recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- loanDepot, Inc. ("LDI" or "Company") (NYSE: LDI) today announced that Chief Information Officer George Brady has received HousingWire’s 2023 “Tech Trendsetters” award recognizing the most impactful and innovative technology leaders in the housing economy.

“loanDepot was founded with a vision to be the most innovative and customer-focused provider of mortgage lending solutions in the industry,” said loanDepot, Inc. President and CEO Frank Martell. “That vision was powered by our focus on recruiting and retaining the best people in the business and enabling them to delight our customers through excellent customer service and leading-edge technology platforms. George and his team have built on that legacy of forward-thinking excellence, delivering increasing value to our customers via best-in-class platforms that enrich and support their homeownership journey.”

Said Brady, “I was drawn to the industry to help more families achieve their homeownership and financial goals. My passion lies in using technology to remove the impediments and friction points that stand in their way. loanDepot has an incredible strategic focus on supporting affordable and accessible housing through purpose-driven lending, and this award is proof that with the support of our exceptional team, we are making a difference every day.”

Brady and his team of technologists are key enablers of loanDepot’s Vision 2025 plan, which was developed to both navigate the near-term changes to the mortgage market and position the company for long-term growth. Among the team’s critical and transformative technology accomplishments were the launch and scaling of a national digital HELOC offering, an upgrade of the company’s direct lending customer acquisition platform, and the development of a new automated underwriting engine. Along the way, Brady and his team have also successfully enhanced loan production quality through technology, and actively share best practices with the Company’s partners for the benefit of the industry.

Brady’s honor marks loanDepot’s third HousingWire accolade this year, with CEO Martell named a “Vanguard,” as an astute leader in the industry, and Sales Manager Mosi Gatling honored as a “Woman of Influence” for her incredible success in bringing the dream of homeownership to underserved communities. HousingWire is an influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets, with a readership that spans lending, servicing, investments and real estate market participants as well as financial market professionals.

About loanDepot

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI; NMLS # 174457) is an equal housing lender and digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, as one of the nation's largest non-bank retail mortgage lenders, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional and national philanthropic efforts.

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Jonathan Fine

VP, Public Relations

(781) 248-3963

jfine@loandepot.com

Source: loanDepot, Inc.

FAQ

Who received HousingWire’s 2023 'Tech Trendsetters' award?

loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) Chief Information Officer George Brady received the award.

What is loanDepot's Vision 2025 plan?

loanDepot’s Vision 2025 plan was developed to navigate the near-term changes to the mortgage market and position the company for long-term growth.

What are some of the technology accomplishments of George Brady and his team?

Brady and his team have accomplished the launch and scaling of a national digital HELOC offering, an upgrade of the company’s direct lending customer acquisition platform, and the development of a new automated underwriting engine.

What is HousingWire?

HousingWire is an influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets.