Association sees increase in sponsorship
The Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME) has revealed the 25 wholesale lenders included in its 2022 sponsors list.
According to its release, AIME has retained all of its sponsors for the second consecutive year, including United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), Homepoint, PRMG, Finance of America, AFR Wholesale, and Flagstar Bank. It has also added niche lenders NextUs Lending, ACC Mortgage, Change Wholesale, as well as AmeriSave Mortgage, Citizens Bank, Advantage Credit, Premium Credit Bureau (PCB), and Silk Title – representing a 31% increase in sponsors.
AIME’s 2022 lender sponsors include:
Title Sponsors – United Wholesale Mortgage
Platinum Sponsors – Homepoint, Class Valuation, REMN Wholesale
Gold Sponsors – AFR Wholesale, AmeriSave Wholesale, CF Wholesale, EPM, PRMG, Silk Title
Supporting Sponsors – ACC Mortgage, Advantage Credit, Change Wholesale, Citizens Bank, Flagstar Bank, Finance of America, First Look Appraisals, FundLoans, Guaranty Home Mortgage Corporation, NextUs Lending, Plaza Home Mortgage, Premium Credit Bureau, Princeton Wholesale, RCN Capital, Windsor
“AIME’s sponsors pave the way for the organization to deliver the services, tools, and support that our members need to establish themselves as neighborhood mortgage experts,” said Katie Sweeney, head of AIME. “With the increase of sponsors this year, we’re able to provide more lender solutions and loan product offerings than ever before, which can immediately impact a broker’s bottom line.”
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AIME’s mission is 100% aligned with our beliefs and daily focus at UWM,” said Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of UWM. “Our unwavering dedication and commitment to ensuring the growth of the wholesale mortgage channel is fully supported by the community AIME has built, and there is no other association with more loyal and aligned members.”
“With our newfound partnership with AIME, we are reinforcing the need for diversity in the wholesale market, “ said Jon Irvine, chief production officer of The Change Company. “I’m excited to join AIME’s 2022 sponsors to provide the mortgage loan options underserved homeowners, and buyers need to eliminate the wealth gap and bring social and racial equity to financial services.”
“Homepoint has been a continued supporter of the association, and we are proud to continue our partnership with AIME,” added Phil Shoemaker, president of originations at Homepoint. “We are committed to helping the broker channel grow, and one way we’re doing that is by continuing our support of the association that provides the tools brokers need to be successful.”
