Hilltop Holdings Inc. reports developments for a financial holding company built around Texas banking, national residential mortgage lending, and broker-dealer operations. Its subsidiaries include PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending, Hilltop Securities Inc., and Momentum Independent Network Inc.
Recurring updates cover quarterly and annual results, capital actions such as cash dividends and share repurchases, capital ratios, loan trends, mortgage conditions, and broker-dealer activity in public finance, capital markets, wealth management, clearing, and related services. Company news also includes board and executive governance changes, regional banking leadership, and HilltopSecurities initiatives tied to its national investment-banking and municipal-advisory franchise.
PrimeLending, a subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings (NYSE: HTH), has introduced a new home equity loan product designed to provide homeowners with financial flexibility. This loan enables homeowners to convert their home equity into cash, which can be used for a variety of purposes such as consolidating high-interest debt, covering expenses, or managing personal finances.
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the average credit card balance has increased by 10% year-over-year, reaching $1.129 trillion in Q4 2023, with an average APR of 21.19%. In contrast, homeowners have nearly $30 trillion in home equity, as reported by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The new loan product aims to leverage this equity, offering a fixed-rate repayment over a 30-year term.
PrimeLending emphasizes its customer-centric approach, boasting a 96% customer satisfaction rating for 2023. The company serves customers across all 50 states, providing a range of mortgage and home equity solutions.
HilltopSecurities has appointed Chris Long as Managing Director and Head of Public Finance Investment Grade Underwriting Origination based in New York. Long, who has over 25 years of municipal securities experience, will oversee hiring and national banking outreach for underwriting origination and will report to Co-Head of Public Finance Mike Bartolotta. Long's previous roles include Head of the Municipal Products Group at U.S. Bancorp Investments and positions at Janney Montgomery Scott and UBS Investment Bank. This strategic hire aims to support HilltopSecurities' efforts in expanding its municipal underwriting business nationwide.
HilltopSecurities has appointed Mat Parker as Managing Director and Head of HilltopSecurities Bank Solutions in Memphis, TN. Parker brings over 30 years of experience, including key roles at Raymond James and FHN Financial. HilltopSecurities, a leading municipal investment bank, aims to expand its Public Finance and Fixed Income Capital Markets businesses, having made over 20 new hires in 2024. Parker will focus on providing solutions for community and regional banks, reporting directly to President and CEO Brad Winges. The firm emphasizes customer service, client relationships, and customizable financial solutions.
PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, has inaugurated a new production office in Plano, Texas. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Plano Mayor John Muns, marks the relocation of four Dallas-based branches and 47 loan originators to the new shared location at 8560 Belleview Drive.
The new hub is designed with innovative technology and flexible workforce features to enhance service delivery. PrimeLending's corporate headquarters will remain at 18111 Preston Road, North Dallas.
PrimeLending has earned national and local accolades, ranking 7th on the 2024 USA Today Top Workplaces USA list and 7th on the 2023 Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to Work. The company has also received recognitions from Fortune Magazine for its workplace culture.
Hilltop Securities has announced the addition of several key hires to its public finance team. The new recruits include Gary Garay as Managing Director and Head of Municipal Housing Banking in Miami, Tania Askins as Managing Director in Dallas, Sabaa Modi as Senior Vice President in Austin, and Connor Benoit as Senior Vice President in Charlotte. Garay, who brings 20 years of experience in housing bonds, will focus on expanding the firm's role in housing finance. Askins, with two decades of infrastructure finance experience, Modi, and Benoit, each add nearly a decade of public finance banking experience. HilltopSecurities aims to continue its expansion, having added over a dozen experienced bankers in 2024 alone.
Le’ann Ardoyno, Branch Manager at PrimeLending Abilene, named a 2024 HousingWire Rising Star for her leadership in the mortgage and real estate industry. Recognized for professional achievements and contributions to housing economy and communities served.
Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) announced key leadership changes at PlainsCapital Bank, appointing Erik Yohe as Chief Strategy Officer and Walter Clarke as Chief Financial Officer. These changes aim to enhance the Bank's leadership team and drive growth in Texas markets. Yohe will focus on strategic planning and new initiatives, while Clarke will oversee financials and market support.
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