David Zugheri Receives Certified Mortgage Technologist Designation
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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