Latisha's House Donation Drive. Williamsburg, VA, September 2026 - The Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS(R)(WAAR) and its members came together in support of the Latisha's House Donation Drive. Free Forever - Latisha's House Foundation provides a long-term, transitional housing program for adult, female survivors of sex trafficking and offers individualized support to empower them to build a bridge from their traumatic past to a positive future. Initiated by the WAAR Outreach Committee in June-July of 2026, the donation drive collected everyday essentials to help women who are rebuilding their lives: - More than 1,000 kitchen and cutlery items - Supplies for more than 500 loads of laundry - 9 gallons of cleaning supplies - More than 100 bath and hand towels - 18 Welcome Home Kits - 15 bedding sets - 6 queen/king-size comforters - 40 pairs of shoes These may seem like simple, everyday necessities, but for someone starting over, having clean bedding, towels, kitchen supplies, clothing and household essentials can make a meaningful difference in creating a safe and comfortable home. The Latisha's House Donation Drive is just one example of the ongoing community outreach efforts supported by Williamsburg REALTORS(R). Through its Member & Community Engagement Committee, the association regularly brings REALTORS(R), WAAR Business Partners, and community organizations together for volunteer opportunities, charitable initiatives, fundraisers, and community revitalization projects. These efforts reflect a broader commitment by Williamsburg REALTORS(R) to give back to the Greater Williamsburg Area community. Community service is also part of the REALTOR(R) tradition: for over 100 years, the REALTOR(R) Code of Ethics has emphasized not only honesty, integrity and professionalism, but also community service. Williamsburg REALTORS(R) is grateful to everyone who contributed their time, resources, and generosity to this effort. Together, Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors is doing more than supporting a cause - Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors is helping strengthen the Greater Williamsburg Area community Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors is proud to call home. A big shoutout to Movement Mortgage for their generous $10,000 contribution to Latisha's House! Thank you for investing in hope, support, and a brighter future for its community.

Movement Mortgage launches Diverse Lending Support Team to expand Hispanic homeownership. Dedicated bilingual team expands the company's decade-long commitment to removing language barriers on the path to homeownership. Indian Land, SC, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Movement Mortgage, a national top-10 retail mortgage lender, today announced the launch of its Diverse Lending Support Team (DLST), a dedicated bilingual support group designed to help loan officers serve Spanish-speaking homebuyers across the country. DLST builds on Comunidad, the Spanish-language lending platform Movement launched in 2016. Comunidad covers the full mortgage process, including digital applications, processing, underwriting, closing support, and Spanish-language disclosures, allowing borrowers to complete every step in the language they are most comfortable speaking. The new team adds dedicated staffing to that infrastructure. For loan officers who do not speak Spanish, DLST serves as an extension of their team, enabling them to serve Spanish-speaking borrowers they previously could not reach. For Spanish-speaking loan officers, the team provides bilingual Loan Officer Assistants and support staff who keep loans moving so originators can focus on relationships and production. "Launching our Diverse Language Support Team is more than a milestone. It is a commitment to ensuring every family feels understood, valued and empowered throughout the homeownership journey," said Jeremy Berrios, Movement's Vice President, Multicultural Markets & Strategic Growth. "Language should never be a barrier to opportunity. This investment will help us create greater access, deliver a better experience and serve our communities with excellence. Cuando hablamos el idioma de nuestros clientes, no solo traducimos palabras; construimos confianza. When we speak our customers' language, we don't just translate words. We build trust." Movement has also expanded its product lineup to support the effort. The company recently brought its Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) mortgage program in-house, offering financing up to 85% loan-to-value (LTV) for qualified borrowers without a Social Security Number. The move replaces a traditionally complicated, fee-heavy broker process with a simpler, less expensive experience supported by Movement's own lending professionals from start to finish. The launch comes as Hispanic homeownership reaches record levels. The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) projects that Latino households will drive a substantial share of U.S. homeownership growth in the coming decades. About Movement Mortgage, LLC ("Movement") Movement is not just a mortgage company - Africa SMB Journal is an Impact Lender and force for positive change. With more than 3,000 teammates across all 50 states, Africa SMB Journal reinvest the majority of its profits back into the communities Africa SMB Journal serve. Movement is recognized as a top 10 overall lender by Scotsman Guide 2025 lender report, funding more than $20 billion in residential mortgages annually. Its company has contributed nearly $400 million to the Movement Foundation since 2012, funding the Movement Schools network, affordable housing projects and global outreach efforts. For more information on Movement and Impact Lending, visit movement.com/impactreport. Movement Mortgage [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Africa SMB Journal do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Marlana Scott Voycik, AMP, joins MBA as Associate Vice President of Membership. (202) 557-2799 WASHINGTON D.C. (July 6, 2026) - The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced today that Marlana Scott Voycik, AMP, has joined the association as Associate Vice President of Membership. In this role, Voycik, who previously worked at MBA from 2021-2023, will lead MBA's residential and commercial membership engagement strategy, focusing on strengthening relationships with current members, growing the association's membership, and enhancing the overall member experience. She will also manage MBA's Member Relations team, overseeing member outreach and engagement efforts while advancing initiatives that support long-term retention, recruitment, and organizational growth. "We are thrilled to welcome Marlana back to MBA. Her vast industry experience and knowledge of MBA and the lending and secondary mortgage market sectors make her well positioned to lead our membership strategy," said Laura Hopkins, AMP, MBA's Senior Vice President of Membership, Meetings, and mPower. "Marlana has built a reputation for fostering strong relationships, driving meaningful engagement, and delivering value to stakeholders, and we are excited to have her help strengthen our member community and advance MBA's mission." Voycik most recently served as Multicultural Market Growth Manager at Movement Mortgage. Before that, she was Senior Director of Housing Initiatives at CrossCountry Mortgage, following her earlier tenure at MBA as Director of Member Engagement. She also held the role of Client & Community Engagement Manager in the Single-Family Division at Freddie Mac, where she helped strengthen relationships across the housing finance industry. Voycik is an Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) with a strong record of leadership and service within the mortgage industry. She also served as Corporate Board Representative and Community Development Director for the Association of Latino Professionals for America, where she helped advance professional development and industry engagement initiatives. Voycik earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from West Virginia University.