Champions Funding reveals new president and COO

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Before joining Champions Funding, Verrette served as senior vice president at AmeriSave. Prior to that, she spent more than five years at The Money Source, most recently as executive vice president of operations and originations. Verrette has also held leadership roles at several top lenders, including Nations Direct Mortgage, Pacific Union Financial, United Financial Group, and AAA Realty & Mortgage.

“I am honored and humbled to be named president and COO of Champions Funding and lead the team of Champions to give borrowers a new option that doesn’t exist with agency loans,” said Verrette said.  “We are uniquely poised to serve diverse customers through our CDFI certification and flagship programs.”

“Our goal is to make the process smooth for our valued broker partners regardless of their previous experience with non-QM loans. We’re committed to serving our partners and expanding equity in homeownership,” she added.