Barrett added 7 loan officers in March 2026, including Luke Walker (Director, Live Stream Consumer Direct from Hoot), Paul Isaacson (from CMG Financial), Melissa Carpenter (8-year broker joining from My Easy Mortgage), Pete Gray (5-year veteran from Bell Bank), and 3 others. Barrett has 9% Homebot penetration with 807 LOs still available. Team pricing is $205/mo Pro or $125/mo Starter via the Barrett-specific sign-up page.
AmeriSave was accused of defamation and failure to pay wages in a lawsuit filed January 2023. Company has 289 LOs (0% Homebot penetration) and 38 active LO job openings, signaling 7% anticipated growth despite legal issues. Team deals are allowed.
Paul Swain joined Freedom Mortgage as Senior Loan Officer in March 2026 after 5 months at Rocket (Triple Crown Mortgage Banker) and 3 years at Mr. Cooper. Freedom has 409 producing LOs with 0% Homebot penetration and team pricing allowed. Company also posted 36 LO job openings (4% anticipated growth).
Freedom Mortgage is the pilot customer for a Palantir/Moder AI-powered mortgage operations platform announced March 19, 2026. Strategic partnership targets operational efficiency via agentic AI. No direct LO-facing tools mentioned, but signals tech-forward culture.
Freedom Superior LLC (indirect parent of Freedom Mortgage) acquired Seneca Mortgage Servicing and related entities from EJF Capital LP on March 16, 2026. Strategic move integrates Seneca's team and MSR portfolio with Freedom's servicing operations. No direct LO impact, but signals company growth and M&A appetite.
Gregory S. Richardson joined Atlantic Bay as Chief Revenue Officer on April 1, 2026. He brings 35+ years of mortgage banking and capital markets experience, most recently from Primis Mortgage. He will lead enterprise revenue strategy, secondary marketing, pricing, and investor relationships.
Atlantic Bay was named the #1 Best Large Mortgage Company to Work For by National Mortgage News for the fourth consecutive year. Recognition is based on extensive employee surveys covering leadership, culture, training, and engagement.
Atlantic Bay celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 9, 2026. CEO Brian Holland emphasized the company's focus on technology integration, service excellence, and addressing housing affordability challenges while maintaining their customer-first culture.
Bill Lowman, longtime chairman and former CEO, retired after more than two decades. Ned Payant stepped into the chairman role while company president Dustin Sheppard was promoted to CEO. The transitions were announced as APM approaches its 30th anniversary.
American Pacific Mortgage celebrated its 30th anniversary on March 16, 2026, highlighting continued investment in technology, including AI-driven solutions, and commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and developing the next generation of mortgage professionals.
NAF announced the launch of One Goal Mortgage powered by NAF on April 8, 2026, serving the Omaha metro and southwest Iowa. Expansion signals Midwest growth strategy. No named LOs in the press release.
AmeriSave was sued for defamation and failure to pay wages in a lawsuit reported January 29, 2023. No details on resolution, but the negative press creates LO morale vulnerability. AmeriSave has 289 producing LOs (0% Homebot penetration) and 38 active LO job openings (7% anticipated growth).