CMG Home Loans Appoints Kari Van Kleef as Reverse Mortgage Operations Manager

Kari Van Kleef, Reverse Mortgage Operations Manager,  CMG Home Loans ● Photo Credit: CMG Financial

MARYVILLE, Tenn., September 3, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) — CMG Home Loans, the retail division of CMG Financial, announced the appointment of Kari Van Kleef as Reverse Mortgage Operations Manager. Van Kleef brings over 26 years of experience in the mortgage industry, with a specific focus on reverse mortgages in recent years.

In her previous roles, Van Kleef helped with the development and growth of reverse mortgage divisions at other firms. She led efforts to establish a Reverse Mortgage processing center at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, expanding the team from six to 55 members. Van Kleef also contributed to building specialized training platforms for originators. She later worked at Movement Mortgage, where she supported further development of the Reverse Mortgage department before joining CMG.

“My passion for the reverse industry is extremely strong, and I was happy to find a place that offers the perfect platform for me to apply and enhance my skills,” Van Kleef said. “CMG embodies my core values—doing the right thing, putting people first, and going above and beyond. Their commitment to innovation and growth paired with their passionate leadership team made my decision to come to CMG easy.”

CMG Home Loans has reported significant growth in its Reverse Mortgage division. The company saw a 500% increase in Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) growth in the first seven months of 2024, surpassing the industry average for similar growth over the past year.

“We’re in a unique position in the market with 1,400 traditional loan officers in the company who have pre-established relationships with clients that we can help wherever they are in life,” said Sean Kirksey, Vice President of Reverse Mortgage at CMG. “CMG has demonstrated its commitment to developing the Reverse space, evidenced by our growth and the addition of experienced professionals like Kari.”

CMG Home Loans continues to expand its Reverse Mortgage team. Those interested in learning more can contact Sean Kirksey at 512-690-1710.

For more details on CMG Financial, visit www.cmgfi.com.

Source: CMG Home Loans via Newswire