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PHOTO CAPTION: DPR names Marcy Ash, AMP, as director of strategic projects.<\/em><\/p>\n
\u201cMy passion is helping low- to moderate-income borrowers realize their dreams of homeownership, so I am thrilled to join DPR as the newest member of its dedicated team of housing industry experts,\u201d said Ash. \u201cI look forward to building upon the company\u2019s exceptional reputation by connecting even more lenders, real estate agents and borrowers with the award-winning digital tools they need to expand sustainable homeownership accessibility.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prior to joining the DPR team, Ash was assistant vice president and senior product manager at Huntington Bank, where she was responsible for developing, implementing and managing the company\u2019s affordable lending products and programs. As a result of Ash\u2019s efforts, Huntington Bank saw a 700% increase in the number of closed loans for low- to moderate-income borrowers through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency.<\/p>\n
\u201cMarcy brings over 28 years of valuable mortgage lending and product development experience to our organization,\u201d said DPR CEO Rob Chrane. \u201cWith her extensive expertise and proven passion for DPR\u2019s mission of connecting borrowers with down payment assistance programs, Ash will play a vital role in nurturing our organization\u2019s strategic projects and partnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ash is a state-certified continuing education instructor for Realtors in Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky. She has also been an annual guest speaker and moderator for the Ohio Housing Conference and has served as a member of the Ohio Housing Lender Advisory Board.<\/p>\n
About Down Payment Resource:<\/strong><\/p>\n Down Payment Resource (DPR) is a nationwide database of down payment assistance and affordable lending programs. The company tracks funding status, eligibility rules, benefits and more for approximately 2,000 programs in 11 categories. Its award winning technology helps the housing industry connect more homebuyers to the down payment help they need. DPR has been recognized by Inman News as \u201cMost Innovative New Technology\u201d and the HousingWire Tech100™. DPR is licensed to Multiple Listing Services, Realtor Associations, lenders and housing counselors across the country. DPR\u2019s subscription based service, Down Payment Connect, helps agents and loan officers match buyers to available programs.<\/p>\n