The former chief executive officer at Stearns Lending LLC has joined a home builder and will oversee two joint mortgage ventures as well as develop new business lines.
Brian S. Hale was named CEO of Santa Ana, California-based Stearns Lending in 2012. He stayed on in that role until stepping down in May 2017.
Hale originally started his career as a commissioned loan originator 35 years ago at Fleet Mortgage Inc., which was acquired by Bank of America Corp.
Before joining Stearns, Hale held positions at BofA, Countrywide Home Loans, MetLife Home Loans and Wells Fargo & Co.
On Monday, William Lyon Homes announced that Hale has been appointed to the newly created position of president – financial servicers.
In his new role, Hale will focus on optimizing the Newport Beach, California-based home builder’s two mortgage joint ventures. One of those ventures is
William Lyon Mortgage LLC, a joint venture with Stearns.
He’ll also
explore additional ancillary business opportunities for William Lyon Homes including title and insurance.
