Wholesale lender welcomes industry veteran as new COO
Wholesale mortgage lender Click n’ Close has announced the appointment of Kara Lamphere (pictured) as its new chief operating officer.
Lamphere joined the Texas-based company from InterLinc Mortgage, where she most recently served as COO. Her extensive experience also includes leadership roles at prominent institutions like Guaranteed Rate, Mid America Mortgage, CMG Financial, Prime Lending, First Command Bank and Alaska USA Federal Credit Union.
With over two decades in the industry, Lamphere boasts an impressive portfolio, having received accolades such as Mortgage Professional America’s Elite Women 2018 and MBA Tech All-Star, among others.
Commenting on the appointment, Click n’ Close CEO Jeff Bode said, “Kara is a powerhouse, and we are thrilled to have her back as part of our executive team to help guide our continued growth and success. There is a lot on the horizon for us as an organization, and adding Kara to our team of experts is imperative to accelerating Click n’ Close’s growth, especially for our SmartBuy down payment assistance product suite.”
“Jeff has always been ahead of the curve in creating and adopting cutting-edge technology,” Lamphere said. “He was the first to begin digitalizing the mortgage origination process and continues that trend with artificial intelligence and SMART Docs. Helping lenders streamline their lines of business and operate efficiently is what I do best. To do so with a known and trusted team is a bonus.”
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