{"id":41677,"date":"2018-11-02T07:30:07","date_gmt":"2018-11-02T11:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=41677"},"modified":"2018-11-01T20:04:43","modified_gmt":"2018-11-02T00:04:43","slug":"kara-lamphere-of-mid-america-mortgage-named-to-mortgage-bankings-most-powerful-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/kara-lamphere-of-mid-america-mortgage-named-to-mortgage-bankings-most-powerful-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Kara Lamphere of Mid America Mortgage Named to Mortgage Banking&#8217;s Most Powerful Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Addison, Texas, Nov. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere was named to National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine\u2019s 2018 list of Mortgage Banking\u2019s Most Powerful Women.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Kara Lamphere of Mid America Mortgage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-1102-kara-lamphere-696x522.jpg\" alt=\"Kara Lamphere of Mid America Mortgage\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-1102-kara-lamphere-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-1102-kara-lamphere-696x522-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-1102-kara-lamphere-696x522-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><br \/>\nLamphere was honored for helping advance Mid America\u2019s market-transforming wholesale, correspondent and digital mortgage lending initiatives. Through her influential role as COO at Mid America, she has become one of the industry\u2019s foremost experts on making the switch to full eClosings and executing eNotes. Lamphere was instrumental in the development and launch of Mid America\u2019s direct-to-consumer digital mortgage platform Click n\u2019 Close as well as the company\u2019s eCorrespondent and Whole Loan Trading programs.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her work at Mid America, Lamphere is a compliance instructor at ComplianceOnline. A highly sought after speaker, Lamphere has appeared before audiences at Mortgage Banker Association and Texas Mortgage Banker\u2019s Associaton conferences, as well as the inaugural NEXT Women\u2019s Mortgage Technology Summit. She was recently recognized on Mortgage Professional America magazine\u2019s list of Elite Women in Mortgage for the second year running.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy passion for personal growth, leadership and helping others achieve their best have propelled me to success in both my professional and personal life,\u201d said Lamphere. \u201cI\u2019m grateful that Mid America continuously presents me with opportunities to push the envelope forward with the best team in mortgage lending.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving helped spearhead both the launch of Mid America\u2019s digital mortgage platform, Click n\u2019 Close, and our successful initiative to become the first independent mortgage lender to transition to full eClosings and eNotes, Kara wields the kind of expertise that places her at the forefront of the mortgage industry\u2019s digital revolution,\u201d said Mid America Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. \u201cI am proud to have Kara on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>NMP\u2019s Mortgage Banking\u2019s Most Powerful Women awards program recognizes women pioneer, leaders and innovators who have been \u201cinstrumental to a major industry innovation.\u201d Honorees are profiled in the October edition of NMP magazine, which can be viewed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nxtbook.com\/nxtbooks\/nmpmedia\/nmp_201810\/index.php#\/54\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.nxtbook.com\/nxtbooks\/nmpmedia\/nmp_201810\/index.php#\/54<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Mortgage Professional:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>National Mortgage Professional Magazine has become \u201cThe Source for Top Originators\u201d \u2013 that connects the mortgage professional community under various media formats. Our exceptional team of industry-seasoned monthly contributors combined with our knowledgeable editorial staff, all with meaningful expertise in their respectful disciplines, provide the most up-to-date news, insight and advice for today\u2019s mortgage professional. We are committed to ensuring that today\u2019s industry is equipped with the most comprehensive understanding of mortgage news available through our many resources, including, but not limited to, articles in the print edition of National Mortgage Professional Magazine and 38 state-specific e-editions, the NMP Daily and NMP Ticker email newsletters, the exclusive daily news stories and postings on our website (<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalmortgageprofessional.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/nationalmortgageprofessional.com<\/a>), and our regular series.<\/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 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=\"https:\/\/www.midamericacareer.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.midamericacareer.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Twitter: @midamericamtge<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Mid America Mortgage, Inc. 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