First Houston Mortgage, a mortgage banking firm licensed in 18 states
that offers expertise in every aspect of the residential mortgage
lending process, announced that co-founder David Zugheri received
Certified Mortgage Technologist (CMT) designation from CampusMBA, the
educational arm of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
The CMT is designed for information technology professionals, managers
and executives who are recognized for their industry experience,
professional education and knowledge of the technical needs within the
real estate finance industry.
In order to be eligible for consideration, candidates must meet certain
criteria including a minimum of two years industry experience, a strong
technology background and a technology leadership position within the
commercial real estate finance or residential industry.
Candidates are also required to submit a thesis on an initiative,
conversion or implementation and to defend the thesis before a panel of
industry experts. Designees must renew requirements every two years to
remain active.
Zugheri also holds a Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation, the
highest professional designation for the real estate finance industry.
Zugheri’s second designation makes him one of
only ten mortgage professionals in the nation with both a CMT and CMB
designation.
“Earning both the CMT and CMB designations is
important to lenders like myself because it demonstrates the commitment
the Mortgage Bankers Association has made towards further enhancing the
lending industry,” said David Zugheri,
president of First Houston. “These academic
honors also serve as a way to encourage all lenders to step up their
leadership role within the industry.”
First Houston Mortgage, founded in 1997 by Dana Gompers and David
Zugheri as a mortgage brokerage firm, has evolved into a paperless
mortgage bank that completes every phase of the mortgage process
internally through a global supply chain from the initial application to
underwriting, funding and shipping.
About First Houston Mortgage, Ltd.
Based in Houston, First Houston Mortgage offers a wide variety of
lending products and expertise for all areas of the residential mortgage
lending industry. Innovative technologies enable the company to maintain
a completely in-house origination process, thus reducing costs and
improving efficiencies. For more information, visit www.firsthouston.com.
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