Leif Johnson

Leif Johnson has a diverse work experience in the mortgage industry. Leif began their career at Western Federal Savings and Loan, where they managed loan operations and provided training for underwriting centers. Leif later worked at Headlands Mortgage, where they established relationships with loan brokers and significantly increased business in specific markets. Leif then joined SBMC Mortgage, where they played a pivotal role in building and overseeing various departments, leading to notable growth in annual loan production. Leif also had a brief role as a Principal at ESR Lending.

Leif's career progression continued at Bank of America, where they spearheaded strategic business development projects and created specific programs for various portfolios. Leif then joined Bay Equity as a Senior Executive Vice President, overseeing underwriting, credit, servicing, and agency securitization. Following this, Leif worked at Compass Analytics as a Managing Director, where they employed the firm's software to model risks and advised banks and REITs on hedging interest rate risks and trading strategies. Leif then joined ESR Lending Group as a Consultant, providing strategic guidance to banks, mortgage companies, and hedge funds.

Leif's most recent role is at Priority Financial Network, where they serve as the Senior Vice President and Director of Secondary Marketing. In this position, they are responsible for managing risk positions, executing trades with investors, and implementing reporting systems to enhance operational effectiveness.

Overall, Leif Johnson has a comprehensive work experience in the mortgage industry, with extensive expertise in secondary marketing, risk management, operations, and strategic business initiatives.

Leif Johnson attended Loyola Marymount University from 1989 to 1993, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.).