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In an interview with National Mortgage News, AnnieMac EVP of Sales Operations Wes Costello discusses the shrinking appraiser pool, the importance of flexible valuation options, and how AnnieMac is leaning on its own certified appraisal team to stay ahead of Fannie Mae’s November 2 UAD 3.6 mandate. Read the full article:https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/waivers-aus-are-lenders-hedge-against-any-uad-3-6-crunch

Ryan Kube, President of AnnieMac Home Mortgage, has played a defining role in building AnnieMac’s production platform and people-first growth strategy. Beginning his mortgage career as a loan officer in 1997, he advanced through branch and regional leadership before helping develop what became AnnieMac alongside founder Joe Panebianco. Over the past year, he has provided...

Mount Laurel, NJ – July 8, 2026 – AnnieMac Home Mortgage (AnnieMac) is proud to announce the rollout of construction-to-permanent (CTP) loans in more than 30 states. The expansion strengthens AnnieMac’s ability to support homebuyers, builders, and communities in markets across the country. It builds on AnnieMac’s acquisition last year of certain assets from Florida-based...

Linda Thomas is senior vice president of Retail Sales at AnnieMac Home Mortgage, where she leads recruiting, coaching and leadership development initiatives across the company’s retail sales organization. Over the past year, Thomas has played a significant role in AnnieMac’s expansion efforts, recruiting more than has recruited over 50 loan officers and leaders ranging from...

AnnieMac President and CEO Joseph Panebianco recently sat down with Bonnie Sinnock of National Mortgage News about how his unconventional beginnings in the mortgage industry and AnnieMac’s disciplined approach to risk, long-term growth strategy, and investment are helping the company respond to the evolving needs of borrowers and referral partners. Managing Risk with a Long-Term...

Mount Laurel, NJ – April 16, 2026 – AnnieMac Home Mortgage (AnnieMac), a national full-service mortgage lender, is proud to announce that its affiliated company, AnnieMac Private Equity Cash2Keys, has surpassed $1 billion in closed, purchase price volume, through its Cash2Keys platform. This marks a major milestone for one of the industry’s most innovative solutions...

In a HousingWire Instant Impact interview, AnnieMac CEO and President Joseph Panebianco outlined what it takes to lead through a volatile market and position a company for sustainable growth. The conversation centered on disciplined execution, data-driven performance, and building a framework that allows AnnieMac to scale while others focus on survival. As Panebianco explained, “How...

AnnieMac COO Craig Ungaro shared his insights with Inside Mortgage Finance on how the recent federal shutdown affected mortgage operations. While production remained steady, Ungaro noted delays for borrowers needing tax return verifications, flood insurance, or USDA financing, but expects a quick return to normal as the government reopens. Read the full analysis and his...

In a recent HousingWire feature, AnnieMac’s Head of Capital Markets explains how changes to the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet and the potential end of quantitative tightening could shape mortgage rates and lending activity. The article breaks down what this shift means for homebuyers, lenders, and the broader housing market. Read the full article on HousingWire

Mount Laurel, NJ – August 12, 2025 – AnnieMac Home Mortgage (AnnieMac) is proud to announce its acquisition of certain assets of Florida-based lender Home Solution Lenders Inc. (HSL). The move brings HSL’s standout Construction-to-Permanent (CTP) loan expertise, key employees, and borrower-first culture into the AnnieMac family. It’s the latest step in AnnieMac’s national strategy...