loanDepot’s Jennifer Edwards Named to HousingWire’s 2024 Class of Rising Stars
April 26 2024 - 9:02AM
Business Wire
Accolade spotlights leaders driving the
mortgage, real estate and fintech industries forward
loanDepot, Inc. ("LDI" or "Company") (NYSE: LDI), a leading
provider of home lending solutions that enables customers to
achieve the dream of homeownership, announced that Senior Vice
President of Accounting Systems Jennifer Edwards has received
HousingWire’s Rising Star award, which spotlights leaders 40 years
and younger who demonstrate leadership and innovation that inspires
not only those within their organizations but in their communities
and the industry at large.
“Jennifer is passionate about making a difference for loanDepot,
our communities, and the industry,” said loanDepot Chief Financial
Officer David Hayes. “Her contributions have helped streamline and
optimize the Company’s financial systems as part of our Vision 2025
strategy. It’s wonderful to see her receive this recognition as a
go-to member of our finance team who is looked up to as a mentor
and leader who embodies the company’s purpose-driven DNA.”
Edwards is a forward-thinking accounting technologist who
continuously works to enhance and improve loanDepot’s finance and
accounting operations, creating efficiencies that streamline work
across all departments and contribute to data-driven decisions. She
led the implementation of Workday’s Financial Management system and
is a frequent contributor to strategic initiatives including the
launch of the company’s digital HELOC and transition to the new
cloud-based Empower LOS.
“This is a well-deserved honor for Jennifer who is a true
servant leader within loanDepot,” said loanDepot Chief Accounting
Officer Darren Graeler. “She’s a team player who takes a
collaborative approach that goes beyond the finance department as
she actively mentors rising stars and builds connections across the
company to promote innovation and support career growth for members
of Team loanDepot.”
“My father and godfather worked in the business, so as a
second-generation mortgage pro, I am carrying forward their legacy
and ushering in the next generation,” said Edwards. “I see
accounting as the language of business, and understanding that
language allows me to tell a story and add back value that goes
beyond just numbers. While our role is behind the scenes, our work
streamlines operations and creates efficiencies for the company
which has implications for the industry by benefiting originators
and homebuyers, especially in today’s challenging market.”
Edwards is first in line when presented with opportunities to
serve others in her Southern California community. She recently
joined colleagues to build homes for Habitat for Humanity in Santa
Ana and Los Angeles and she regularly volunteers for Second Harvest
Food Bank of Orange County, Girl Scouts of Orange County, the
American Youth Soccer Organization, and Boys & Girls Clubs of
Central Orange Coast. Additionally, she mentors young women from
Anaheim High Schools, supporting their career exploration through
the American Heart Association's STEM Goes Red initiative.
The Rising Star award marks loanDepot’s second HousingWire
accolade of 2024, having earned the Tech100 Mortgage award in
February.
About loanDepot
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a leading provider of lending solutions
that make the American dream of homeownership more accessible and
achievable for all, especially the increasingly diverse communities
of first-time homebuyers, through a broad suite of lending and real
estate services that simplify one of life's most complex
transactions. Since its launch in 2010, the company has been
recognized as an innovator, using its industry-leading technology
to deliver a superior customer experience. Our digital-first
approach makes it easier, faster and less stressful to purchase or
refinance a home. Today, as one of the largest non-bank lenders in
the country, loanDepot and its mellohome operating unit offer an
integrated platform of lending, loan servicing, real estate and
home services that support customers along their entire
homeownership journey. Headquartered in Southern California and
with hundreds of local market offices nationwide, loanDepot’s
passionate team is dedicated to making a positive difference in the
lives of their customers every day.
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Jonathan Fine VP, Public Relations (781) 248-3963
jfine@loandepot.com
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