PHH Mortgage Expands Correspondent Lending After Successful Launch

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHH Mortgage, a subsidiary of Ocwen Financial Corporation (NYSE: OCN) and a leading mortgage servicer and provider of mortgage lending solutions, announced today the expansion of its correspondent lending channel after a successful launch in June of this year.

Leveraging over 30 years of mortgage origination and servicing expertise with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and support, PHH Mortgage is expanding its correspondent lending partnerships across the nation. The Company is rapidly growing its correspondent channel and expects its current estimated monthly origination volume of $150 million to continue on an accelerated growth trajectory over the next 12 months. 

“Growing our lending business is a top priority and establishing sustainable sources of MSRs is a key component of our strategy. We have built an efficient, scalable correspondent lending platform that is focused on delivering a consistent quality service experience for our clients and their customers. We are excited about the progress thus far in our correspondent channel and expect to continue ramping up volume in a disciplined manner,” said Tim Yanoti, Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer.

By partnering with PHH Mortgage, sellers can gain access to attractive pricing, industry leading cycle times (averaging four days), exceptional customer service and predictable underwriting. To learn how to become a correspondent partner, visit PHHfunding.com.

About Ocwen Financial Corporation

Ocwen Financial Corporation (NYSE: OCN) is a leading non-bank mortgage servicer and originator providing solutions through its primary brands, PHH Mortgage Corporation (PHH Mortgage) and Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc. (Liberty). PHH Mortgage is one of the largest servicers in the country, focused on delivering a variety of servicing and lending programs. Liberty is one of the nation’s largest reverse mortgage lenders dedicated to education and providing loans that help customers meet their personal and financial needs. We are headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands and operations in India and the Philippines, and have been serving our customers since 1988. For additional information, please visit our website ().

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