Prominent Leaders in Mortgage Industry, 2024
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Kinetic Spark Consulting
Lady Jen Du Plessis
Lady Jen Du Plessis, known as The Impact Mentor and Team & Scaling Architect, is an international award-winning speaker, high-performance business mentor, Mastermind Leader, #1 Amazon Best Selling author, podcast host of Mortgage Lending Mastery and Success to Significance: Life After Breaking through Glass Ceilings, as well as a TV host and producer. Her journey into the mortgage industry began over three decades ago, inspired by her mentor, Les Brown.
Hosper Mortgage
James Grantis co-founded Hosper Mortgage in his twenties alongside experienced partners, and the company quickly made its mark as a top non-bank lender in Canada. Over the years, Hosper Mortgage earned the prestigious title of #1 non-bank lender in Canada four times. Initially focusing on the investment side of the business, James recently took on the role of CEO for Hosper’s group of companies. In this capacity, he oversees both the origination of new mortgages and the investment operations.
Bayside Residential & Commercial Mortgages
Kevin Wheatley
Kevin Wheatley is the Managing Director of Bayside Residential & Commercial Mortgages, a brokerage firm, and Auscity Capital & Bayside Invest, private lending firms. With a career spanning decades, Kevin has established himself as a prominent figure in the mortgage industry. His journey into this field, however, began in a completely different sector—logistics and infrastructure. Kevin’s career started in logistics, where he worked as a leading logistician in infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia.
iConsult
Satyan Mehra
Satyan Mehra, Founder and Chief Advisor of iConsult, has carved a niche in New Zealand’s mortgage broking landscape with his expertise and unwavering commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals. iConsult, established in 2017, has won multiple awards for its robust mortgage broking services, and under Satyan’s leadership, it has become a trusted name among clients and lenders alike. His journey from a young student in New Zealand to a prominent business leader reflects resilience, passion, and foresight.
Union Savings Bank
Vola Siwakoti
Vola Siwakoti, MBA, is an accomplished Regional Sales Manager at Union Savings Bank, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing mortgage operations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, and 48 other states. With a strong foundation in non-profit management, leadership, and education, Vola brings a unique and diverse skill set to his role, blending strategic vision with a deep commitment to ethical lending and customer satisfaction.
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