loanDepot Names Jeff Wilkish Regional Vice President for New England

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- loanDepot, Inc. ("LDI" or "Company") (NYSE: LDI), a leading provider of home lending solutions that enables customers to achieve the dream of homeownership, has appointed Jeff Wilkish to be its Regional Vice President for New England, managing a geography that includes New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont.

"In line with our Vision 2025 plan, we are continuously recruiting top talent," said loanDepot Executive Vice President John Bianchi. "As we considered how to fill this critical leadership position, we looked for someone who is both an exceptional developer of originator talent, and also part of the fabric of New England. A native New Englander, Jeff fits the bill all around. He is deeply involved with the regional Realtor, builder and mortgage communities and has built an impressive, two-decade track record leading top-producing teams. One of his core strengths is helping his team to achieve their career best. I couldn't be more excited about marrying Jeff's particular strengths with those of our amazing team."

Most recently, Wilkish spent seven years as a sales leader at Movement Mortgage, leading and growing top-producing originator talent in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Prior to that he held sales leadership positions at Primary Residential Mortgage, Guaranteed Rate, and First Financial Mortgage.

Added LDI Mortgage President Jeff Walsh, "Since our acquisition of Mortgage Master in 2015, New England has been a critical market for loanDepot's vision of the future. Jeff's expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position and grow in this critical market."

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.