Award Recognizes Leaders Under Age 40 Who are Driving the Mortgage, Fintech and Real Estate Markets Forward

Mack Walker, Senior Vice President, Director of Capital Markets, Deephaven Mortgage, Charlotte, has been named a 2022 Rising Star by HousingWire, a major news and information source for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets.

He is one of 50 leaders under the age of 40 that HousingWire is honoring for driving the mortgage, fintech, and real estate markets forward. These individuals stand out for their professional achievements, contributions to the housing economy, and client impact, among other factors.

The publication notes, “Mack Walker …. may be the youngest capital markets leader among the nation’s leading Non-QM/Non-Agency lenders [and aggregators]. Since he joined Deephaven Mortgage at the age of 22, he has been influential in the development and growth of the non-government mortgage market.”

Deephaven has been a pioneer and leader in the non-QM space since its inception 10 years ago, serving self-employed and high-net-worth individuals, investors, and other responsible, creditworthy borrowers who may not fit the criteria for a government-backed mortgage. The company was founded in 2012, and Mr. Walker joined in 2015.

HousingWire also highlights Mr. Walker’s key role in evolving Deephaven’s capital markets and distribution strategies, building out partnerships and products, increasing liquidity, and contributing to every company-wide initiative, from marketing to business development.

“We are thrilled to see Mack earn this well-deserved recognition,” said John Keratsis, President and CEO, Deephaven. “He brings incredible intelligence, drive, innovation, and collegiality to his role, and is a valued member of our senior leadership team.”

Mr. Walker holds a B.A. in finance from Wofford College.

About Deephaven

Deephaven is a full service, multi-channel, long-term mortgage lender in the Non-QM space, providing access to financing to millions of underserved customers throughout the U.S. Deephaven was founded in 2012 and led the formation and development of the non-QM mortgage market. Please visit deephavenmortgage.com for additional information.

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