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American Financial Resources, LLC Selects Polly to Elevate Pricing Strategies and the Borrower Experience

October 25, 2024

Business Wire

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Polly, the leading provider of innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today introduced American Financial Resources, LLC (AFR) as the latest adopter of its cloud-native technology and high-performance product and pricing engine (PPE). AFR selected Polly to support strong strategic growth ambitions, increase revenue on each loan, and decrease the cost of origination, while maintaining a hyper focus on the borrower experience. Executives cite Polly’s granularity, functional depth, and versatility—combined with an unrivaled pace of innovation—as key drivers in their decision.

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AFR Unveils New Loan Communication Tech to Streamline Broker Experience

October 16, 2024

PR Newswire

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — American Financial Resources, LLC (AFR) is proud to announce the launch of its new Loan Communication Technology, a cutting-edge platform designed to enhance communication and streamline processes for brokers. This upgraded portal reflects the new AFR’s ongoing commitment to providing its clients with faster, more transparent, and efficient solutions.

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American Financial Resources, LLC Announces Key Leadership Appointments

September 13, 2024

PR Newswire

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — American Financial Resources, LLC (AFR) is excited to announce a series of key leadership appointments that highlight the company’s dynamic transformation. These strategic changes underscore AFR’s commitment to delivering a renewed level of expertise and innovation, as the company continues to evolve and enhance the client experience. Bobbi MacPherson has joined AFR as the new Head of Operations, Shaun Hamman has rejoined the team as Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts, and Kayla Lopez has been promoted to Head of People.

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2024 Marketing Leader: Lauren Blackburn

June 3, 2024

HousingWire

Lauren Blackburn, CFMP has consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity, strategic prowess and leadership in the mortgage lending industry over the course of her career. Her innovative campaigns and initiatives have propelled American Financial Resources to new heights, including achieving the highest one-time close construction fundings in company history. Blackburn’s track record of success and her ability to navigate industry changes make her a standout marketing executive deserving of recognition.

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2024 Rising Star: Peter Kuruc

April 25, 2024

HousingWire

Peter Kuruc, Vice President of Wholesale Operations at American Financial Resources has an unwavering commitment to operational excellence. Kuruc’s strategic leadership has not only significantly contributed to the success of our organization but also positioned him as a dynamic force driving innovation and growth in the financial industry.

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American Financial Resources Cultivates Communication Processes with Internal Reorganization

August 22, 2022

CISION PR Newswire

As a result of external survey feedback, national mortgage lender American Financial Resources, Inc. (AFR) is continuing its commitment to best serve the industry by reorganizing its leadership, improving communications, streamlining processes, and increasing training opportunities. These changes are already in full swing as the company maintains its focus on bringing more families home.

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Timothy Yanoti Rejoins American Financial Resources as President and CFO with a Proven Track Record of Success

June 1, 2022

CISION PR Newswire

American Financial Resources, Inc. (AFR), a national mortgage lender, is pleased to welcome back Timothy J. Yanoti as President and Chief Financial Officer, where he will be leading the charge for AFR Wholesale as well as the consumer-facing divisions of the company, eLEND  and  ManufacturedHome.loan. Having previously served as President of AFR from 2014 to 2018, Tim brings tremendous knowledge of the company, in addition to extensive experience across the mortgage industry with a proven track record of successful leadership.

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