—Vanguard Award recognizes Wall’s industry influence and success
in positioning First American as lenders’ trusted source for loan
quality—
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
First
American Mortgage Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of First
American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF)
and leading provider of lender and servicer solutions that cover the
entire loan spectrum, today announced that Kevin Wall, president of the
Mortgage Solutions group, was awarded HousingWire magazine’s
Vanguard Award™. Wall was recognized for his leadership in the
residential mortgage industry and overall contributions to the U.S.
housing economy.
“I am deeply honored by this recognition, which represents much more
than just my efforts,” said Wall. “First American’s enduring influence
on the housing market is a result of the dedication of our exceptional
people, who share a commitment to serving our customers, lenders and
investors with excellence.”
Selected by HousingWire’s editorial staff, this year’s 40 Vanguard Award
winners were chosen for their demonstrated leadership and influence on
the housing industry at large.
"The HousingWire Vanguards continued to impress going into its second
year; the winners are second-to-none, and this list represents the
finest cross-section of mortgage talent available," said Jacob Gaffney,
HousingWire editor-in-chief.
Wall joined First American in 2013 to manage the consolidation of
several previously separate organizations under the First American
Mortgage Solutions banner. Establishing a shared strategic vision for
the new group was among Wall’s first priorities. Under his direction,
First American Mortgage Solutions codified its focus on a total quality
manufacturing process and superior customer experience as the Pursuit of
Certainty in Lending™.
During his tenure, Wall has overseen the acquisitions of Interthinx,
Forsythe Appraisals and TD Service Financial Corporation and their
integration into First American Mortgage Solutions. Together with First
American’s broader capabilities, the group has made significant
investments in data assets to build and maintain the nation’s largest
property records database, recently achieving 100 percent U.S. coverage
of property ownership data — an industry first.
About First American Mortgage Solutions
First American Mortgage Solutions, a part of the First American
family of companies, provides comprehensive solutions for residential
lenders and servicers covering the entire loan spectrum. First American
Mortgage Solutions, together with First American’s broader capabilities,
serves as a single source for title and settlement, data and analytics,
fraud and verification, regulatory compliance, valuation and collateral
risk, quality control, fulfillment services, and default services. More
information about First American Mortgage Solutions can be found at https://www.firstam.com/mortgagesolutions.
About First American
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a leading
provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for
real estate transactions that traces its heritage back to 1889. First
American also provides title plant management services; title and other
real property records and images; valuation products and services; home
warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust
and investment advisory services. With revenues of $5.2 billion in 2015,
the company offers its products and services directly and through its
agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2016, First American
was recognized by Fortune® magazine as one of the 100 best
companies to work for in America. More information about the company can
be found at https://www.firstam.com.
About HousingWire
HousingWire is by far the nation's most influential source of
news and information for U.S. mortgage markets, boasting a readership
that spans lending, servicing, investments and real estate market
participants as well as financial market professionals. Winner of
numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial
excellence in B-to-B Banking/Business/Finance, HousingWire has been
recognized for excellence in journalism by the Society of Business
Editors and Writers, the American Society of Business Press Editors, the
National Association of Real Estate Editors and Trade Association
Business Publications International.
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Source: First American Financial Corporation