Michael M Baker
About Michael M Baker
Michael M. Baker serves as the Western Regional Manager for Third Party Origination at Union Home Mortgage Corp. He has extensive experience in the mortgage industry, having held various leadership roles and contributed to significant projects such as the development of the LON Pricer.
Work at Union Home Mortgage
Michael M Baker has served as the Western Regional Manager for Third Party Origination at Union Home Mortgage Corp. since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and strategies related to third-party origination in the Western region. His tenure at Union Home Mortgage spans over seven years, during which he has contributed to the company's growth and distribution capabilities.
Current Role at Loan Originator Networks
Since 2018, Michael M Baker has been working at Loan Originator Networks in the capacity of Product Development & Distribution. His focus is on supporting scalable national distribution for wholesale and NDC. This position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in the mortgage industry to enhance product offerings and distribution strategies.
Previous Experience in Mortgage Industry
Michael M Baker has a diverse background in the mortgage industry. He worked at Network Funding, LP as a Correspondent Lending professional for 11 months in 2016. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Vice President at Flagstar Bank from 1997 to 2015, where he managed significant operational changes. His experience also includes a role as VP Regional Manager at US Bancorp from 1991 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Michael M Baker earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1980 to 1984. He also completed his high school education at Graduate Mentor High School in Mentor, Ohio. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge and expertise in the banking and mortgage sectors.
Achievements in Banking and Mortgage
Throughout his career, Michael M Baker has achieved notable milestones in the banking and mortgage industries. He played a pivotal role in leading the South Central Region at Flagstar Bank, which represented a significant portion of the bank's third-party volume during the financial crisis. He also co-developed the LON Pricer, a pricing engine that integrates with various APIs, showcasing his commitment to innovation in the field.