Farouk Barakat

Farouk Barakat is a skilled professional with extensive experience in training and development within the mortgage industry, currently serving as Assistant Vice President of Training and Development at MortgagePros since January 2025. Previously, Farouk held the position of Head of Sales Training and Development at Central Mortgage Funding, LLC, where a tailored curriculum was developed for new loan officers. Farouk's background also includes roles such as Account Manager at England Logistics, Mortgage Loan Officer at Rocket Mortgage, and Business Owner at Bearcat Gamez and Frank’s American English Academy. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Wayne State University, with prior studies at Schoolcraft College and The University of Toledo.