Mortgage Moms

you allow into it, it’s easier to execute on the rest.

Are your kids stubborn about healthy eating habits, and, if so, what tips do you have?

My kids still love some chicken nuggets and French fries, but the biggest thing we focus on is listening to our bodies. It starts with not eating when we’re not hungry. When I was growing up there were specific mealtimes, food was slapped on a plate, and you had to eat it all. Very much so ‘the waste not, want not’ mentality. I was also told that it was rude to the cook if you didn’t eat everything on your plate. With American portion size, this isn’t conducive to healthy eating habits or body weight. The second thing we do is ask how our bodies feel after we eat. They know they feel good after a homemade smoothie and not so great after a bag of Doritos, and I remind them of those feelings when making future food choices.

How do you prioritize self-care for yourself?

This is something I struggle with to this day. As many of you can identify, society has told us we must be selfless, putting our families before our own needs, including self-care. One thing I will not compromise on is sleep and weekly “me” time.

CASEY HUGHES WADE Strategic Partnerships Director Clever Real Estate

How do you practice health and wellness in your home?

I think the key word here is PRACTICE, because that is exactly what it is. We practice taking deep breaths, getting fresh air, laughing together over silly things, taking walks as a family and finding time to be present.

Are your kids stubborn about healthy eating habits and, if so, what tips do you have?

My children are very stubborn with eating. We have started cooking healthy meals as a family, and it’s helping them expand their eating habits.

How do you prioritize self-care for yourself?

Yoga checks all the boxes for me! Blocking time off on our busy calendar for my personal yoga practice helps me prioritize my personal self-care time.

So grateful for all the Mortgage Moms who contributed. It takes a village as they say, and we can always use tips and tricks.

I will end with this quote.

“Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit — the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.”

– Greg Anderson

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Former Rocket Mortgage Exec Named Ceo Of Qc Ally

QC Ally, a Boston-based provider of web-based loan quality control and audit solutions, announced the appointment of a new CEO.

Nicole Booth , a former Rocket Mortgage executive, was named to the role after previously serving as chief marketing officer.

Booth has extensive background in regulatory affairs, business strategy, and the mortgage industry, the company said in a news release, adding that her unique skills “will help drive the fast-growing company’s core pillars of partnership, excellence, and quality.”

She joined QC Ally in July 2022 after previously leading efforts on digital closing acceptance as executive vice president of public affairs at Notarize, and as vice president of public policy at Rocket Mortgage.

“I’ve spent the past seven months diving head-first into understanding the importance and opportunity for innovation in loan quality certainty from the unique perspective of industry leaders, GSEs, and the QC Ally team,” Booth said. “I am humbled to be surrounded by industry veterans that are collectively championing enterprise loan quality. Heading into the new year, I look forward to leading QC Ally as we help our client partners realize true loan quality certainty.”

Marcia Davies, chief operating officer of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and founder of mPower, said she is “thrilled” for Booth.

BRYAND JOINS TEXAS BANK & TRUST AS VP

Hillary Bryand has joined the staff of Texas Bank and Trust as vice president and mortgage loan originator in the bank’s Tyler Grande location.

Bryand was most recently a senior mortgage lender and branch manager for Cardinal Financial. She holds a bachelor of business administration degree with an emphasis in finance from South University. She has been involved in the financial services industry for 20 years with experience in customer service, management, bank operations, and the last 10 years as a top mortgage lender in the industry.

TEXAS BANK & TRUST HIRES BORRELLI AS VP

Kim Borrelli has joined the staff of Texas Bank and Trust as vice president and mortgage loan originator in the bank’s residential mortgage lending division in its Tyler market.

Beginning as a mortgage loan assistant, Borrelli has worked in the mortgage lending industry in East Texas for over 26 years, building upon her lending skills while developing strong business relationships. She has also served as a member of the Greater Tyler Association of Realtors as well as the Tyler Area Builders Association.

Texas Bank and Trust Company operates 21 full-service branches throughout East Texas and the DFW Metroplex.

Cmg Home Loans Names Landis Branch Manager

CMG Home Loans, a subsidiary of CMG Financial, announced the opening of new branches in York and Hanover, Pa.

CMG said the branches continue its expansion in the Mid-Atlantic region, and that both locations will be led by Wendy Landis as branch manager.

With over 20 years in the mortgage industry, Landis brings an impressive knowledge of the mortgage industry and a reputation for prioritizing communication and putting her clients first, CMG said. She also has extensive leadership experience, which will be critical for the new branches with 11 mortgage professionals, the company said.

“My team and I are grateful to have joined a company that provides the products and programs needed to deliver topnotch service to every borrower whether they are buying, building, or refinancing a home,” Landis said. “South-central PA is my home, and I am excited to bring these local and national resources to help my community make its financial and homeownership dreams come true.”