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Click n’ Close names Amy Azorandia chief compliance officer

Mortgage compliance veteran to lead risk management and governance across wholesale, correspondent and retail channels

ADDISON, Texas, May 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Amy Azorandia as chief compliance officer. In this role, Azorandia will lead the company’s compliance strategy, governance framework and risk management infrastructure as Click n’ Close continues to scale its national platform and expand its lending programs.

Image caption: Click n’ Close names Amy Azorandia chief compliance officer.

As chief compliance officer, Azorandia will be responsible for strengthening enterprise-wide compliance management systems, enhancing regulatory oversight and aligning compliance strategy with operational execution. Her appointment supports Click n’ Close’s continued focus on disciplined growth, loan quality and consistent performance across its wholesale, correspondent and retail channels.

“I’m pleased to welcome Amy to Click n’ Close,” said Ian Kimball, president of Click n’ Close. “Her deep expertise in building scalable compliance frameworks and integrating risk management into operational strategy will be instrumental as we continue to grow the business while maintaining the highest standards of quality and accountability.”

Azorandia brings more than 20 years of mortgage banking experience, with a track record of designing and implementing compliance and risk infrastructure across complex, multi-channel lending platforms. She is recognized for translating regulatory requirements into scalable systems that support production while protecting organizational integrity.

Most recently, Azorandia served as senior vice president of mortgage compliance and systems at Firstrust Bank, where she led regulatory strategy, compliance governance and operational transformation initiatives. She previously held executive leadership roles at GMH Mortgage Services, where she built enterprise compliance programs supporting a multi-state platform exceeding $1 billion in annual originations.

Throughout her career, Azorandia has led the development of risk-based compliance management systems, overseen regulatory examinations and implemented digital and operational enhancements that improve loan quality and efficiency. She is a Certified Mortgage Banker and an active industry leader, serving in multiple leadership roles within the Mortgage Bankers Association and The Mortgage Collaborative.

“Click n’ Close has built a strong foundation centered on innovation, execution and expanding access to homeownership,” Azorandia said. “I look forward to strengthening the company’s compliance infrastructure in a way that supports sustainable growth, enhances operational performance and reinforces confidence across our partners and borrowers.”

About Click n’ Close, Inc.

Click n’ Close, Inc. is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and originators through its wholesale, correspondent and retail channels. The company is an industry leader in proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) programs and a recognized leader in One-Time Close construction lending across conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and Section 184 programs. Through its 1st Tribal Lending division—the nation’s largest originator and servicer of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans—Click n’ Close extends its commitment to expanding homeownership opportunities nationwide.

In operation since 1959, Click n’ Close has remained at the forefront of mortgage innovation, pioneering the adoption of eClosings and eNotes. Backed by a strong financial foundation, Click n’ Close has the balance sheet and warehouse capacity to support and scale its specialized loan programs, providing consistent access to capital and reliable execution for its partners. By maintaining direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors and servicing its loan programs in-house, the company delivers dependable liquidity, loan salability and an enhanced borrower experience.

Learn more at clicknclose.com.

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UPDATED 2:30pm PDT 5/7/26 to fix an inadvertent error in the dateline (typo).

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DocMagic’s Chief Compliance Officer, Gavin T. Ales, Receives 2022 Next Gen Leader Award

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document generation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Gavin T. Ales, its chief compliance officer, has been named a Next Gen Leader for 2022 by PROGRESS in Lending.

The Next Gen Leader award highlights rising visionaries and thought leaders that have been in the mortgage industry for 15 years or less. PROGRESS in Lending states that the winners encompass a wide range of mortgage professionals with diverse skill sets that have one commonality: helping their companies make a difference for the good of the industry. Winners of the award are creative, out-of-the-box thinkers who go beyond what's expected, are not afraid to step forward and blaze a new trail, and constantly offer bold new ideas.

Gavin is an expert in mortgage banking compliance, federal and state regulatory compliance, financial services law, real estate law, and consumer credit law, among other focuses. He has a rich background in the mortgage industry working on both the lender and vendor side of compliance. Gavin routinely collaborates with lenders, GSEs, investors, servicers, warehouse lenders, settlement provides, technology partners, and other relevant entities on industry compliance matters.

As chief compliance officer at DocMagic, Gavin oversees the company's compliance service to ensure that all of DocMagic's technology solutions are fully compliant with changing rules and regulations. He regularly spearheads large, high-impact compliance projects and has led clients as well as additional members of the mortgage supply chain through some of the most challenging compliance initiatives. Prior to DocMagic, Gavin spent seven years at Prospect Mortgage serving in multiple roles, climbing to the position of deputy chief compliance officer.

"I am honored to receive this recognition from PROGRESS in Lending, which is a reflection of not only my efforts, but also the hard work and dedication of my team to ensure that lenders utilizing DocMagic's robust solution suite are always compliant with regulatory requirements and guidelines," commented Ales. "At DocMagic, our focus on innovation and staying ahead of 'what's next,' enables our clients to proactively plan and gain peace of mind vs. merely react to the ever-evolving nature of regulatory change."

The complete list of Next Gen Leader winners for 2022 can be found on PROGRESS in Lending's website: https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2022-nextgen-leader-award-winners-are/

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and ensure data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document generation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Gavin T. Ales, its chief compliance officer, has been named a Next Gen Leader for 2022 by PROGRESS in Lending.

Related link: https://www.docmagic.com/

Click n’ Close Promotes Daniel Forshey and Sady Mauldin to C-Suite

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, is pleased to announce the company has promoted Daniel Forshey to Chief Operating Officer and Sady Mauldin to Chief Compliance Officer.

"With the change in company direction this year, we knew we needed an executive team that possessed the institutional knowledge and the industry expertise to help steward our transition," said Click n' Close Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. "Dan and Sady have been tremendous assets to our organization, making them the perfect choice to round out our C-suite as we enter our next chapter."

Mauldin is a seasoned attorney with more than 15 years of experience. She joined the organization in March 2021 as compliance counsel for the servicing division. As Chief Compliance Officer, Mauldin will manage compliance programs for all of Click n' Close's verticals. In addition, she will provide legal oversight of Click n' Close's regulatory compliance and quality control, internal audit, policies and procedures, change implementation, continuing education and vendor management.

Forshey holds more than 20 years of mortgage experience, with a background that includes retail and wholesale lending, secondary markets, collateral analysis and compliance. He joined the company in 2010 as a manager and direct endorsement underwriter, where he was responsible for managing processing, underwriting, sales and closing with a team of 18. As Chief Operating Officer, Forshey will be responsible for improving efficiency across Click n' Close's processes, products and systems to support the company's growth.

About Click 'n' Close, Inc.:

Click 'n' Close, Inc., formerly known as Mid America Mortgage, is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels and is also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. In operation since 1940, Click 'n' Close has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes.

Combining this culture of innovation with a risk management mindset enables Click 'n' Close to deliver new products to market that address the challenges facing both borrowers and third-party originators (TPOs). These innovations include its USDA one-time close construction loans, Power Buyer bridge loan program, proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program and reverse mortgage division. Its direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors afford Click 'n' Close direct access to the capital markets, thus ensuring maximum liquidity for its product innovations. By servicing its loan programs in-house, Click 'n' Close provides its wholesale and correspondent partners with an additional level of certainty regarding loan salability and superior borrower service over the life of the loan.

Learn more at https://www.clicknclose.com/.

Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, is pleased to announce the company has promoted Daniel Forshey to Chief Operating Officer and Sady Mauldin to Chief Compliance Officer.

Related link: https://www.clicknclose.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Chief Compliance Officer Elisha Werner makes Mortgage Professional America’s list of 2021 Elite Women

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced its Chief Compliance Officer Elisha Werner has been named one of Mortgage Professional America's (MPA) Elite Women 2021. The MPA Elite Women award seeks to honor women in the mortgage sector who are pushing boundaries to diversify a traditionally male-dominated industry.

"Given how critical compliance is to the mortgage origination process, Promontory MortgagePath has curated a deep bench of regulatory compliance talent - ensuring compliance permeates throughout our entire solution and providing our clients with best-in-class, consultative expertise," said Debora Aydelotte, chief operating officer at Promontory MortgagePath. "Elisha plays a critical role in our ability to deliver this knowledge and support, and on behalf of our team, I'd like to congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition."

Werner is a renowned attorney with more than 20 years of compliance experience in the financial services industry. She leads compliance efforts for Promontory MortgagePath's residential mortgage operations and oversees the regulatory and compliance implementation process, including contributing to and testing the company's cutting-edge compliance controls and digital mortgage origination technology.

"Succeeding at PMP is not difficult given the company's solidly built compliance foundation and partners who emphasize continued development of compliant processes and technology. I am grateful to be part of such a uniquely focused organization," Werner said.

Prior to joining Promontory MortgagePath, Elisha held various leadership positions with mortgage banking and financial services firms such as First National Bank of Omaha, Opus Capital Markets Consultants, Midwest Equity Mortgage, and Wipro Gallagher Solutions, working to establish a holistic approach to compliance and risk within each organization.

To view the full list of 2021 MPA Elite Women, visit: https://www.mpamag.com/us/best-in-mortgage/elite-women-2021/319778#winnersListSection

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for helping community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagepath.com.

About Mortgage Professional America

A publication of Key Media, Mortgage Professional America (MPA) delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry professionals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter. For more information, visit http://www.mpamag.com/.

Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced its Chief Compliance Officer Elisha Werner has been named one of Mortgage Professional America's (MPA) Elite Women 2021. The MPA Elite Women award seeks to honor women in the mortgage sector who are pushing boundaries to diversify a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

DocMagic’s Chief Compliance Officer Wins Top 40 Under 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Award

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its chief compliance officer, Gavin T. Ales, has been honored by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine with its 2021 Top 40 Under 40 award.

The annual list highlights the industry's most influential mortgage professionals under the age of 40 who are making a difference by exemplifying professionalism, perseverance, leadership, and excellence in their respective fields. According to NMP, the magazine again received numerous nominations and it was tough to arrive at the 40 honorees.

"I am flattered to be acknowledged as a person who has made industry contributions that have had a positive impact," commented Ales. "DocMagic has truly moved the needle with innovative technologies that are digitizing the lending process. What's more, adoption of our solutions is at an all-time high. I feel honored to have earned this accolade, but at the end of the day it's a team-based effort here at DocMagic that's making the real difference."

Gavin has implemented numerous complex compliance regulations into DocMagic's software applications, effectively supporting thousands of lending entities across the mortgage supply chain. He oversaw the implementation of TRID, works closely with the CFPB, the GSEs, and ensures lenders remain in compliance at all times---from the moment borrowers and originators engage at the point-of-sale all the way to underwriting, closing, secondary, and servicing. Most recently, he has been key in launching compliant eClosing solutions and eNotarization functionality.

Gavin is responsible for overseeing constant changes to many loan documents for compliance adherence. His legal and compliance department ensures that state, federal, CFPB, and investor-level compliance changes are assessed and accurately incorporated into DocMagic's software platform in a timely fashion. Gavin specializes in mortgage banking compliance; federal and state regulatory compliance; financial services law; real estate law; and consumer credit law, among other focuses. Prior to joining DocMagic, he was the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at Prospect Mortgage.

Gavin holds a J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law and a B.B.A. with a focus in Economics and a minor in Banking and Finance as well as a B.A. in International Relations and Affairs and a minor in German from the University of Mississippi. He is a licensed attorney in the state of California and Maryland.

The complete list of 2021 Top 40 Under 40 honorees are showcased in the December issue of National Mortgage Professional magazine: https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/nmps-40-under-40-2021.

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and ensure data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

About NMP Magazine's '40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40':

The annual list is comprised of mortgage professionals who are under the age of 40, as voted by their peers, who are accomplished individuals that carry the torch of professionalism, perseverance, leadership, excellence, and more - in their respective fields within the fast-moving mortgage industry. As with each year, NMP received many nominations, ultimately arriving at 40 official winners and identifying another 40 to watch that are mortgage professionals shaping the industry.

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its chief compliance officer, Gavin T. Ales, has been honored by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine with its 2021 Top 40 Under 40 award.

Related link: https://www.docmagic.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Recruits Elisha Werner as Chief Compliance Officer

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has recruited Elisha Werner as chief compliance officer, mortgage operations. In this role, Werner will lead compliance efforts for Promontory MortgagePath's residential mortgage operations and oversee the regulatory and compliance implementation process including contributing to and testing the company's cutting-edge compliance controls and digital mortgage origination technology.

In addition, Werner will support the development, implementation and ongoing performance of Promontory MortgagePath's compliance management system, which serves as the foundation for its mortgage fulfillment services.

"Compliance is the foundation on which our solution is built, and Elisha's demonstrated experience in mortgage compliance will directly support us in equipping lenders with best-in-class technology at the highest level of compliance adherence," said Debora Aydelotte, chief operating officer at Promontory MortgagePath. "Her role as chief compliance officer enhances our digital mortgage and fulfillment services platform, further reducing lenders' risk, and strengthening Promontory MortgagePath's position as a trusted partner in managing today's regulatory burden."

With more than 20 years' experience in mortgage-industry compliance, Werner has served as general counsel of a title company, chief compliance officer of a mortgage banker and most recently as chief compliance counsel for Opus Capital Markets Consultants. In these roles, she managed all aspects of compliance oversight for operations, loan file due diligence and quality control.

"In today's environment, there are plenty of fintech providers building technology where compliance is secondary or an afterthought. As community lenders grow their mortgage operations, it is more important than ever they leverage digitally-driven mortgage services prioritizing compliance," said Werner. "Promontory MortgagePath's commitment to keeping abreast of the latest regulatory and investor changes offers community lenders assurance that as their loan volumes increase, their level of compliance risk will not respond in kind, and I am eager to utilize my expertise in this area to help maintain this commitment to our community lender partners."

To learn more about open positions at Promontory MortgagePath, visit mortgagepath.com/careers. Contact careers@mortgagepath.com to submit a resume or other inquiries.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly-changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for their ability to help community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has recruited Elisha Werner as chief compliance officer, mortgage operations.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

Maria Chambers, IACCP, Promoted to Chief Compliance Officer at Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors

Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors, NEW YORK, Maria Chambers IACCP, compliance oversight /ScoopCloud/ -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA), a leading wealth management firm with more than $3 billion in assets under management, is pleased to announce that Maria Chambers, Vice President, has been promoted to Chief Compliance Officer at the firm. Ms. Chambers' responsibilities include administering KFWA's compliance program, overseeing day to day compliance needs, maintaining and developing compliance policies, procedures and processes.

"Maria provides proactive insights regarding the complex issues our clients may face. Her in-depth expertise and dedication to providing compliance oversight helps us deliver the highest level of client service and reporting," said Kenneth D. Pollinger, CEO and Co-Chairman of KFWA.

Ms. Chambers joined KFWA in 2014 as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer with broad-based experience in investment management compliance. Before joining KFWA, she was a Vice President and Senior Compliance Officer at Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, where she and her team were responsible for investment guidelines and trade compliance, compliance risk assessment, overseeing annual review and testing, as well as mutual fund reporting and functioning as a general resource to investment management personnel.

Prior to that, Ms. Chambers was a Compliance Officer at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, overseeing the compliance program for the firm's ultra-high net worth custom separately managed account and wrap account platforms, representing compliance in the strategic acquisitions of advisers and managing a team responsible for the North American compliance risk assessment and testing program and sub-adviser oversight.

Ms. Chambers holds the Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP) designation. She graduated cum laude from Fordham University with a B.A. in Economics, a minor in Philosophy and a Certificate in Business Administration. She was also inducted into Fordham's Beta Rho Chapter of the National Honor Society.

More information: http://www.klingenstein.com/.

Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA), a leading wealth management firm with more than $3 billion in assets under management, is pleased to announce that Maria Chambers, Vice President, has been promoted to Chief Compliance Officer at the firm. Ms. Chambers' responsibilities include administering KFWA's compliance program, overseeing day to day compliance needs, maintaining and developing compliance policies, procedures and processes.