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Newrez Celebrates Chief Financial Officer Dart Budz Named as HousingWire Insider for 2024

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newrez LLC (“Newrez”) is proud to announce HousingWire has presented their Chief Financial Officer, Dart Budz, CPA, with their prestigious 2024 Insiders Award. The Insiders Award spotlights the talented operations professionals who lay the foundation for the success of their organizations.

In Dart’s progression from head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to his role as CFO, he has overseen an expanded set of functions including finance, accounting, data, marketing, analytics and more. He has further played an important role in several major acquisitions including Specialized Loan Servicing (SLS) and Caliber Home Loans, contributing to the seamless integration of these companies into the Newrez platform and expanding Newrez’s presence in the originations and servicing sector.

Beyond the business, Dart has helped foster a culture of success and giving back within his teams. He regularly leads volunteer events in different communities around the company’s core offices and works diligently to ensure personal and professional growth for his team members around the organization.

Newrez congratulates Dart Budz on his accomplishment.

About Newrez

Newrez is a leading mortgage lender and servicer dedicated to providing a customer-first experience and helping homeowners make smart moves throughout their homeownership journey. Newrez offers industry-leading servicing capabilities for owned MSRs and for third-party clients, as well as a robust origination model with presence in the retail, wholesale, correspondent, and consumer direct verticals. Newrez’s mission is to champion homeownership – the company helps clients achieve their homeownership goals through a wide array of products and services. Newrez was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA.

Newrez and HousingWire are not affiliated.

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