The new exec previously served as CEO of a top appraisal-management company
United Wholesale Mortgage has announced the appointment of Alex Elezaj as its chief strategy officer. Prior to joining UWM, Elezaj served as CEO of Class Appraisal, a Michigan-based residential real estate appraisal-management company.
“We are thrilled to have such an amazing leader join our team, and his main focus will be aligned with UWM’s, which is to help our mortgage broker partners grow,” said Matt Ishbia, president and CEO of UWM. “He’s in total lockstep with our company from a leadership vision and culture standpoint, as he believes mortgage brokers are the best place for loan originators to work and for borrowers to get a mortgage.”
During Elezaj’s tenure as CEO at Class Appraisal, the company more than tripled its annual revenue and forged strategic partnerships with more than 300 mortgage lenders and more than 1,000 top-performing appraisers.
“What UWM has done over the last several years, growing at such an impressive rate despite market declines and entrenching itself as the runaway best wholesale lender in the country, is insanely impressive,” he said. “You can see UWM’s momentum and still-massive growth potential everywhere you look. I am excited to join such a great group of people and industry powerhouse, and play a role in its continued efforts to grow the mortgage broker channel.”
Elezaj has received numerous industry awards and has been recognized as one of MPA’s Hot 100.
