First Community Mortgage hires new EVP of capital markets

FCM elevates leadership line-up with high-profile executive addition

First Community Mortgage hires new EVP of capital markets

Nashville-based wholesale lender First Community Mortgage (FCM) has named Jeff Pancer (pictured) as its new executive vice president of capital markets.

Pancer, who has over three decades of experience in secondary markets, is set to bring his extensive expertise to FCM. Dan Smith, president of FCM, emphasized Pancer’s significant contributions to capital markets, highlighting his reputation as a trusted authority in the industry.

“Jeff has made invaluable contributions to the field of capital markets, making him a trusted and respected authority in the field,” Smith said in a media release. “His track record of success aligns seamlessly with FCM’s commitment to delivering innovative mortgage solutions while maintaining a strong corporate culture.”

Most recently, Pancer was senior vice president of secondary markets at HomeBridge’s retail division before it was acquired by CMG Financial in March 2023. Pancer also served as managing director of capital markets during his tenure at HomeBridge and held various leadership positions in several lending companies, including Indymac Bank, Opteum Financial Services, First Town Mortgage, and Anchor Savings Bank.

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“The creation of this position at this level underscores First Community Mortgage’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities and leadership team to better serve its customers and partners, and I am proud to be part of that strategy,” Pancer said.

First Community Mortgage is a subsidiary of First Community Bank of Tennessee and includes wholesale and retail divisions.

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