
In his new role, Winokur will lead marketing strategies for CMS’s third-party origination services, focusing on enhancing the company’s offerings in non-agency loans.
In the past two months, Carrington has launched new loan products through its retail, wholesale and correspondent lending channels, including closed-end fixed-rate second lien products and ITIN loans.
“Non-QM is an important part of Carrington’s commitment to potential homeowners with non-traditional kinds of income,” commented Greg Austin, executive vice president of lending at CMS. “During his career, Steven Winokur has demonstrated a unique understanding of non-QM, and we are proud to add his expertise to CMS, allowing us to better serve American homeowners.”
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“Steven Winokur has a reputation for driving revenue and market share growth with a unique combination of aligning brand development, strategic communications and tactical execution,” said Samuel Bjelac, who recently rejoined CMS as senior vice president of national sales, third-party origination. “The addition of his expertise to our combination of loan programs, leading-edge technology and imminently capable operations teams demonstrate that CMS is more committed than ever to providing steadfast non-QM support to our mortgage industry partners.”