{"id":38224,"date":"2018-07-25T16:30:49","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T20:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=38224"},"modified":"2018-07-25T16:30:49","modified_gmt":"2018-07-25T20:30:49","slug":"mid-america-mortgage-coo-kara-lamphere-repeats-as-one-of-mpa-magazines-elite-woman-in-mortgage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/mid-america-mortgage-coo-kara-lamphere-repeats-as-one-of-mpa-magazines-elite-woman-in-mortgage\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid America Mortgage COO Kara Lamphere Repeats as One of MPA Magazine&#8217;s Elite Woman in Mortgage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ADDISON, Texas, July 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere was named by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine to the publication\u2019s list of 2018 Elite Women in Mortgage. This is the second consecutive year that Lamphere has received this recognition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mid America Mortgage COO Kara Lamphere\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0725-Kara-Lamphere-696x522.jpg\" alt=\"Mid America Mortgage COO Kara Lamphere\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0725-Kara-Lamphere-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0725-Kara-Lamphere-696x522-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0725-Kara-Lamphere-696x522-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><br \/>\n\u201cIt\u2019s a great honor to be recognized alongside an outstanding cast of women in mortgage for the second year in a row,\u201d said Lamphere. \u201cThe growth and initiative challenges presented to me at Mid America have been gratifying and allowed me a chance to further my skill set. My team is what makes this all possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lamphere was honored for driving Mid America\u2019s efforts to advance its digital mortgage operations through her involvement in several company-shaping projects over the last year. Lamphere played a critical role in Mid America\u2019s acquisition of American Southwest Mortgage and the company\u2019s recently announced partnership with Spectrum Mortgage Holdings to provide warehouse financing for seasoned and \u201cscratch-and-dent\u201d loans through Mid America\u2019s Whole Loan Trading program.<\/p>\n<p>An architect of Mid America\u2019s transition to eClosings and eNotes in the company\u2019s retail, wholesale and correspondent channels, Lamphere\u2019s vast knowledge of the digital mortgage landscape has been integral to the development and performance of Mid America\u2019s digital mortgage application and closing platform, Click n\u2019 Close.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKara has been a key player in successfully guiding Mid America through some of the company\u2019s highest-stake projects,\u201d said Mid America Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. \u201cHer in-depth knowledge, focus and insightfulness allow her to see through the noise and deliver in complex and challenging situations. I am very proud of Kara\u2019s accomplishments and congratulate her on this honor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now in its fifth year, MPA\u2019s Elite Women in Mortgage awards recognizes accomplished women who are leaving an indelible mark on the mortgage industry. Winners are peer-nominated and selected by the magazine\u2019s editors.<\/p>\n<p>To see the full list of this year\u2019s winners, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpamag.com\/contents\/e-magazine.aspx?id=107049\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.mpamag.com\/contents\/e-magazine.aspx?id=107049<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mortgage Professional America:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A publication of Key Media, Mortgage Professional America (MPA) delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry professionals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter. For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mpamag.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.mpamag.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation\u2019s leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midamericamortgage.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.midamericamortgage.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings eNotes. Click n\u2019 Close, the Official Mortgage Provider of NASCAR\u00ae, is Mid America\u2019s ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that delivers an eight-minute application process, getting home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n\u2019 Close puts keys in the home buyer\u2019s hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at <a href=\"https:\/\/clicknclose.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/clicknclose.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join its growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.midamericacareer.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.midamericacareer.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Twitter: @midamericamtge<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ADDISON, Texas, July 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere was named by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine to the publication&#8217;s list of 2018 Elite Women in Mortgage. 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