Mortgage Network, Inc., one of the largest mortgage bankers in Massachusetts, has hired Laurie Souza as a national business development manager, according to the company’s release.
Souza will be responsible for building Mortgage Network’s business partnerships, growing its renovation and portfolio loan businesses and acting as a resource for loan officers regarding products and scenarios.
With more than 25 years of retail and correspondent lending experience, Souza also possesses a strong track record of building successful business relationships, developing innovative products and streamlining business processes and procedures.
“Mortgage Network has become one of the fastest-growing mortgage bankers by understanding the needs of its customers and business partners and hiring the best mortgage professionals in every market it serves,” Souza said in the release. “With our local processing, underwriting, closing and post-closing resources, we’re in a unique position to continue its track record of results. I’m thrilled to be part of such a talented team and look forward to contributing to Mortgage Network’s continued success.”
Prior to Mortgage Network, according to the release, Souza served as the New England business development and local investor relationship manager for Fairway Independent Mortgage, where she played a key role in tripling renovation loan volume in the company’s New England region. She served as a national wholesale and correspondent account executive for American Financial Resources, where she managed more than 125 accounts, including national retail lenders.
Souza’s previous roles include serving as senior account executive for education and training for AllRegs, now owned by Ellie Mae.
“Laurie has the experience, the relationships and the ability to help grow our loan production and expand our national footprint,” Mortgage Network Executive Vice President Brian Koss said. “We are delighted to welcome her to the Mortgage Network team and believe she will play a significant role in the company's future.”