Tag Archives: American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC)

Arrive Home President Tai Christensen has been named Chair of California MBA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to assist the association with its effort to promote diversity and inclusion within the mortgage lending space.

National affordable housing program announces executive leadership changes, as Matt Pettit is promoted to CEO and American Mortgage Diversity Council Chair Tai Christensen is promoted to President of the company.

The newly established position is part of Guild Mortgage’s initiative to foster a more inclusive workplace environment and empower diversity in its workforce.

In today’s real estate market, every dollar counts, especially for low- to moderate-income homebuyers. Guild Mortgage’s new product buys down the mortgage interest rate for the first year and only requires a 1% down payment.

In our June MortgagePoint cover story, experts discuss the importance of D&I strategies in the workforce, in business, and throughout the mortgage industry, highlighting the strategies utilized to promote equity in the U.S. housing system for renters and homeowners nationwide.

Tai Christensen of Arrive Home explains why now is the time for the Black community to shift their spending and invest in the American dream of homeownership.

Dave Robertson of Guild Mortgage discusses hiring, retention, and how mortgage companies must work to set themselves apart in order to attract the talent they need.

Paul Gigliotti of Pinnacle Home Loans and Axis Lending Academy tells MReport how millennials are transforming the workforce and why modern candidates are seeking more intangible qualities than a paycheck and benefits package.

Brian “Woody” White of Homebridge Financial Services discusses how he shifted from focusing on tech to D&I and what mortgage companies need to consider when building their own D&I programs.

New experimental data from the American Community Survey revealed that cost burdens rose the fastest among families headed by a Black person, as Black renter household rates increased an overall 3.5 percentage points, reaching 51% in 2020.