Union Home Mortgage Sees Positive Momentum in First Quarter

Strengthens Leadership Team Alongside Acquisition of NRL

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Home Mortgage (UHM), a high-growth independent mortgage banking company with a world-class culture, announced today the promotion of Brian Smith to Chief Operating Officer, Retail Lending, as well as the hiring of David Alonzo to the role of Chief Technology Officer. These leadership changes, coupled with Union Home Mortgage's recent acquisition of NRL Mortgage, signal a positive upward trajectory for the company.

In his new role of Chief Operating Officer, Retail Lending, Brian Smith will assume the management of all P&L branches nationwide. A 23-year veteran of the company, Smith joined Union Home Mortgage in January 2002 as a Vice President and Team Leader. Smith quickly became a top-tier producer, earning recognition in the UHM President's Club for his origination and high-quality customer service. His dedication to service led him to decades of experience with executive coaching and training, eventually founding UHM's in-house training program Partners Coaching Partners, or PCP. Today, Smith is heavily involved with training, coaching and recruiting of high-value professionals nationwide.

"I'm so grateful for this opportunity to work with my fellow UHM Partners in a new way," said Smith. "Being a part of UHM over the past 23 years has shaped me both professionally and personally, and I hope that I can pass that legacy on to other Partners through continued coaching and training in this position."

In the role of Chief Technology Officer, David Alonzo has set his sights on utilizing technology to scale the company and continue providing quality tools to borrowers and employees alike. In joining UHM, Alonzo brings over 25 years of experience in the mortgage and banking industries, including significant time at Caliber Home Loans.

"I'm so thankful for the chance to bring my expertise to Union Home Mortgage and help mold the future of the company, technologically speaking," said Alonzo. "Union Home is already showing a lot of promise in growth and customer satisfaction, and I'm confident that our tech will continue to improve in tandem as well."

As announced on March 3, 2025, Union Home Mortgage also recently finalized the acquisition of Nations Reliable Lending, also known as NRL Mortgage. Based in Houston, the acquisition of NRL will strengthen Union Home Mortgage's existing reach across their 48-state business footprint, particularly in Texas and Southwest Ohio. NRL Mortgage closed $1.091 billion in lending in 2024, which will add to the $7.6 billion in lending UHM closed last year. Both organizations prioritize company culture, and find common ground in their core values, such as communication, accountability, and empowering their customers and colleagues. 

"At UHM, we develop great mortgage professionals who are also great people," said Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage. "I'm very eager and excited to see all these fantastic people come together as UHM Partners to make an impact on our company and our customers. The future looks increasingly bright for Union Home Mortgage."

About Union Home Mortgage

Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) is a high-growth, full-service retail, wholesale, and consumer direct independent mortgage banking company with branches across the U.S. in 48 states + D.C. UHM is an in-house loan servicer offering world-class customer service through high touch communication & technology. A privately held family business, with a collaborative culture that stands out in the mortgage industry, UHM Partners (employees) are guided by a Code of Conduct that emphasizes respect, open communication, and accountability. All these principles translate to industry-leading customer retention and satisfaction. Some honors include being one of USA Today's Top Workplaces and a Ten-Year Northeast Ohio Top Workplace.

SOURCE Union Home Mortgage