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loanDepot President and CEO Frank Martell has been awarded Inman’s “Best of Finance” award for the second consecutive year. The award celebrates top performers in the mortgage and finance industry who are driving innovation and reshaping the home-buying experience. Martell's recognition underlines loanDepot's commitment to its Vision 2025 plan, which aims to serve a diverse community of first-time homebuyers and foster lasting customer relationships. This accolade follows Martell's inclusion on Inman’s 2024 “Power Player” list. Martell will share his vision for loanDepot at Inman Connect Las Vegas on July 31, 2024.

SmartRent has appointed Frank Martell to its Board of Directors. Martell, who is also the CEO of loanDepot, brings over 30 years of executive leadership in real estate data analytics and business intelligence. He will serve on SmartRent's Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Martell’s background includes transforming CoreLogic into a global leader in residential property data with a 10X market cap increase during his tenure. At loanDepot, he developed the Vision 2025 strategic program to address market downturns and enhance long-term value. Martell’s expertise is expected to help SmartRent scale its smart home technology solutions and bolster shareholder value.

loanDepot announced that 27 of its originators have been recognized by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) for their exceptional performance. Among them, Mario Cerrato from Florida ranked 9th on the 'Top 250 Latino Mortgage Originators' list. This marks the fourth consecutive year loanDepot originators have been honored by NAHREP. The recognized originators helped 2,046 families across 13 states achieve homeownership in 2024. loanDepot has supported 1,739,792 families nationwide in their homeownership journeys. The company emphasizes purpose-driven lending and offers resources like Spanish-language loan applications and various loan assistance programs to support the Hispanic community. loanDepot also provides professional development programs for its originators and recruits diverse talent through initiatives like the ACES program.

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) has finalized an exchange offer, refinancing and extending the maturity of $477.955 million of 6.500% Senior Notes due 2025. Approximately 96% of these notes were tendered and accepted. To refinance, loanDepot will pay $185 million in cash and issue $340.646 million in new 8.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2027. This move is part of their Vision 2025 Strategic Plan aimed at deleveraging the balance sheet and positioning the company for growth and profitability. The settlement date is expected to be June 24, 2024, leaving $19.795 million of the old notes outstanding.

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) has promoted Viviana Abarca to Managing Director of Mortgage Lending Operations. Reporting to CEO Frank Martell, Abarca will join the Executive Committee and be based in the Phoenix-area hub. Abarca's promotion aligns with the Vision 2025 strategic plan, which focuses on transforming originations, investing in growth, right-sizing cost structures, and optimizing the organizational structure. Abarca brings over 11 years of leadership experience at loanDepot and aims to elevate operational capabilities for accelerated growth and stakeholder value. Martell emphasizes Abarca's role in enhancing automation and customer-facing tools.

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) announced that its CMO, Alec Hanson, has been named a “2024 HousingWire Marketing Leader.” This accolade highlights Hanson’s innovative contributions to the mortgage industry, focusing on consumer education and strategic marketing campaigns.

Under Hanson’s leadership, loanDepot has launched educational platforms like 'Home School' and the 'mellominute' series, which provide information to aspiring homeowners. The initiatives align with loanDepot's Vision 2025 goals of better serving first-time homebuyers. Hanson’s approach aims to simplify the homeownership process, empowering consumers with knowledge.

HousingWire recognizes Hanson for transforming brands and driving business results within the housing market. loanDepot President Jeff Walsh commended Hanson’s efforts in aiding consumers through the complex journey of homeownership and creating value for loan originators.

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) announced amendments to its exchange offer for 6.500% Senior Notes due 2025. The new offer includes 8.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2027, replacing the previous offer of $850 in new notes and $250 in cash per $1,000 old notes with $1,100 in mixed cash and principal amount of new notes. The maximum cash consideration is $185 million. The collateral securing the new notes has also been adjusted, with first-priority security interests in specified assets. A minimum of 85% participation is required for the offer to proceed. As of June 3, 2024, 24.7% of the old notes were tendered, with 68% indicating intent to participate.

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is offering to exchange its 6.500% Senior Notes due 2025 for newly issued 8.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2027. Eligible holders who exchange by June 3, 2024, will receive $850 in new notes and $250 in cash per $1,000 of old notes. Those who exchange by June 18, 2024, will receive the same amount in new notes but only $200 in cash. The new notes will be secured by first-priority security interests and will accrue interest from the settlement date, expected around June 24, 2024. The exchange aims to extend loanDepot's debt maturity profile.

loanDepot, Inc. supports STEM education by renovating and expanding the STEM lab at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas’ Oak Cliff branch. The lab offers kids and teens access to valuable resources and opportunities for growth in science, technology, engineering, and math. loanDepot's funding helped create a safe environment for kids and teens to explore their interests in STEM fields, with modern technology and tools for various programs. The STEM lab will contribute to developing the next generation of IT professionals and empower young minds with the skills needed for success in a tech-driven world.