Mortgage Sales Associate

Velocity Financial hires former CrossCountry CTO Dean Thevaos. Jun 03, 2026 Technology executive will lead platform modernization and growth initiatives at investor real estate lender Velocity Financial has appointed Dean Thevaos as chief technology officer, effective June 1, bringing a veteran mortgage technology executive to the investor real estate lending company. Thevaos will lead Velocity's technology and engineering organization, with a mandate to enhance the company's technology platform, expand product capabilities, and build the operational infrastructure needed to support efficient, scalable growth. "We wanted a leader who has actually built things, not just managed people who build things, and who understands how technology investments translate into portfolio performance, operating efficiency, and growth. Dean is that person," said Chris Farrar, president and chief executive officer of Velocity Financial. "His track record across some of the most demanding environments in financial services makes him the right leader for where Velocity is headed. We are thrilled to have him join the Velocity team." Most recently, Thevaos served as chief technology officer and head of product at CrossCountry Mortgage, where he held executive responsibility for enterprise technology. Get the NMP Daily Essential stories, every weekday. Prior to CrossCountry Mortgage, Thevaos spent more than eight years at LendingTree, advancing through five roles to become vice president and head of engineering. Velocity said Thevaos' experience across mortgage lending, consumer finance, wholesale banking, and capital markets aligns closely with the operational and regulatory demands of its business. Velocity specializes in loans for residential real estate investors and small-balance commercial properties, originating business-purpose loans through mortgage brokers and correspondent partners nationwide. The company said Thevaos will play a key role in helping the lender scale its technology capabilities and support its next phase of growth.

CrossCountry Mortgage ranked #1 Retail Mortgage lender for third consecutive year. Jun 01, 2026, 10:19 ET CLEVELAND, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), the nation's number one retail mortgage lender, has earned the number one spot for the third consecutive year on Scotsman Guide's Top Retail Mortgage Lenders list. "I'm incredibly proud of our team at CCM for being named the number one retail mortgage lender for the third year in a row," said Ron Leonhardt, Founder and CEO of CrossCountry Mortgage. "It's always been my vision to build a company where leaders can come to reach their full mortgage potential, and I think this recognition reflects that. We have the best team in the business and I'm looking forward to continuing to grow and serve our communities across the nation." In addition to earning the top retail mortgage lender ranking nationwide, CCM is leading as the number one retail mortgage lender in eight states (HMDA Reporting): Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The company's momentum continues to drive forward, financing 1 in every 33 homes sold nationwide (by volume in Q1 2026, Fannie Mae) and serving more than 131,000 families in 2025 (Internal Record Data). Earlier this year, CCM set a new company record with 679 loan officers recognized on the 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Originators list - the most of any lender for the second year in a row. CCM also earned strong representation on the Scotsman Guide Top Women Originators list, with 182 loan originators recognized for their outstanding performance and leadership in the industry. About CrossCountry Mortgage CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 9,000 employees operating over 1,000 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture. We offer more than 120 mortgage, refinance and home equity solutions - ranging from conventional and jumbo mortgages to government-insured programs from FHA and programs for Veterans and rural homebuyers - and we are a direct lender and approved seller and servicer by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae NMLS #3029. Through our dedication to getting it done, we make every mortgage feel like a win. SOURCE CrossCountry Mortgage

CrossCountry Mortgage reaffirms $12.00 per share best and final offer for Two Harbors. May 28, 2026, 10:42 ET CLEVELAND, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC ("CrossCountry" or "CCM") today reaffirmed its commitment to complete its acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp. ("Two Harbors" or "TWO") pursuant to the parties' signed merger agreement. CCM's $12.00 per share offer, together with the pro-rated stub dividend, is CCM's best and final offer to TWO stockholders. This represents the highest premium paid for a mortgage-REIT. CCM will not pursue a deal at all costs; there are other strategic alternatives available. CrossCountry Mortgage is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 9,000 employees operating over 1,000 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture. We offer more than 120 mortgage purchase, refinance and home equity solutions - ranging from conventional and jumbo mortgages to government-insured programs from FHA and programs for Veterans and rural homebuyers - and we are a direct lender and approved seller and servicer by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and Ginnie Mae NMLS #3029. Through our dedication to getting it done, we make every mortgage feel like a win. For more information, visit crosscountrymortgage.com. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the proposed acquisition of TWO by CCM, an affiliate of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC; the expected timing, certainty and likelihood of completion of the proposed transaction; the expected benefits of the proposed transaction; the ability of the parties to complete the proposed transaction; the expected timing, receipt and effect of regulatory approvals, consents and notices; the ability to obtain approval of TWO common stockholders; the ability to satisfy the other closing conditions to the proposed transaction; CrossCountry's financing commitments and ability to fund the amounts required to complete the proposed transaction; CrossCountry's expectations regarding TWO, RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC and TWO's mortgage servicing rights portfolio and mortgage servicing platform; and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar words or expressions, although the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of CrossCountry and TWO. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others: the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; the failure to obtain, or delays or conditions in obtaining, required regulatory approvals, consents or notices, including from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and applicable state regulators; the failure to obtain the required approval of TWO common stockholders; the failure to satisfy other closing conditions to the proposed transaction; risks relating to CrossCountry's financing and the availability and terms of financing; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted relating to the proposed transaction or any competing proposal; risks relating to competing proposals or other developments affecting the proposed transaction; risks related to disruption of management's attention from ongoing business operations; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transaction on TWO's relationships with employees, customers, counterparties, regulators and other business partners; risks related to retention of key personnel; risks related to the integration of TWO, RoundPoint and CrossCountry; changes in interest rates, prepayment rates, mortgage origination volumes, mortgage servicing rights valuations, market conditions, financing markets and general economic conditions; legislative, regulatory and policy changes affecting the mortgage origination, mortgage servicing and mortgage investment businesses; and the other risks and uncertainties described in TWO's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including TWO's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, the definitive proxy statement filed in connection with the proposed transaction and any amendments or supplements thereto. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. CrossCountry and TWO do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT In connection with the proposed CCM transaction, TWO filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement on April 20, 2026. TWO commenced mailing of the definitive proxy statement to TWO stockholders on or about April 20, 2026. The proposed CCM transaction will be submitted to TWO common stockholders for their approval at a special meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026. TWO may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed CCM transaction, including amendments or supplements to the definitive proxy statement. This communication is not a substitute for the definitive proxy statement or any other documents that TWO has filed or may file with the SEC or send to TWO stockholders in connection with the proposed CCM transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITYHOLDERS OF TWO ARE ADVISED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT REGARDING THE PROPOSED CCM TRANSACTION, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED CCM TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and securityholders may obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by TWO through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by TWO will be made available free of charge on TWO's website at www.twoinv.com/investors or by directing a request to: Two Harbors Investment Corp., 1601 Utica Avenue South, Suite 900, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, Attention: Investor Relations. PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION TWO, CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC, CrossCountry Merger Corp. and their respective directors, managers, executive officers and certain other members of management, employees and representatives may be deemed to be "participants" in the solicitation of proxies from TWO stockholders in connection with the proposed CCM transaction. Information regarding TWO's directors and executive officers and their ownership of TWO common stock is included in the definitive proxy statement filed by TWO with the SEC on April 20, 2026, including the sections captioned "Interests of TWO's Directors and Executive Officers in the CCM Merger" and "Share Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management/Directors of TWO," and in TWO's Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 27, 2026, including the sections captioned "Compensation Discussion and Analysis," "Summary Compensation Table" and "Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters." Any changes in the holdings of TWO securities by TWO's directors or executive officers from the amounts described in those filings are reflected in Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC and CrossCountry Merger Corp. is included in the definitive proxy statement filed by TWO with the SEC on April 20, 2026, including the sections captioned "The Parties," "The CCM Merger" and "The CCM Merger Agreement," and in any amendments or supplements thereto. CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC and CrossCountry Merger Corp. have interests in the proposed CCM transaction, including by virtue of CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC's role as acquiror under the merger agreement and CrossCountry Merger Corp.'s role as merger subsidiary under the merger agreement. To CrossCountry's knowledge, as of the date of this communication, CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC, CrossCountry Merger Corp. and their respective directors, managers and executive officers do not beneficially own any shares of TWO common stock. Natalie Lonjak, Director, Corporate Communications, CrossCountry Mortgage, (216) 377-2186, [email protected] SOURCE CrossCountry Mortgage