Hudson United Mortgage

December 7, 2018 By Jen Aponte

Top Mortgage Company Expands in Westchester

Hudson United Opens Office in Elmsford Led by Donald Arace, as Part of Regional Expansion

ELMSFORD, NY — Hudson United Mortgage Services, LLC, a full-service mortgage banker/broker licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida, is growing its footprint in Westchester County with the opening of a new office at 570 Taxter Road

in Elmsford, NY and has brought on Donald Arace, a highly esteemed veteran of the mortgage industry, as Vice President of Sales and Production of the new branch.

“Donald brings an exciting vision and wealth of knowledge,” said Kevin Downs, Director of Sales for Hudson United Mortgage. “He has decades of experience and the highest-level contacts to pave the way for far-reaching growth and an exciting future for Hudson United here in Westchester and throughout the Tri-State area.”

Donald has over 30 years of top-level mortgage experience. He was previously Vice President of Columbia Home Loans and producing manager for Prospect Mortgage and for Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. He has earned many real estate awards, including two Affiliate of the Year awards in 1999 and 2010. He was the co-chair of the Hearts for the Homeless Foundation from 2001 to 2005 in Westchester and has served on its board of directors. Donald was a legislative committee member and speaker on Lobby Day for Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors; he also serves on the Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation and has written many articles for Real Estate In-Depth.

“My vision for Hudson United is to continue to expand the company and enhance our connections,” said Arace. “Our overall goal is to provide superior customer experience, one in which we are continuously engaging with our clients and strengthening our banking contacts to best assess and match their needs.”

The new Elmsford location places Hudson United Mortgage in a convenient location to service Westchester and the Bronx. The company will continue its focus on personal attention to each client, providing “high touch client interaction.”

“We want to be the “Go to” Mortgage company for Real Estate Agents, Business Partners and for clients who seek quick effective service,” says Arace.

He adds, “This is an exciting time for Hudson United. I look forward to becoming an integral part of its expansion. With our growing team of experienced and dynamic mortgage professionals, Hudson United Mortgage is poised to grow exponentially and is planning to open additional new offices regionally in the coming months.

June 4, 2018 By Jen Aponte

Patrick Lavell Joins Hudson United Mortgage

WHITE PLAINS, NY – Hudson United Mortgage is pleased to announce that Patrick Lavell has joined their team as a senior loan originator.

“I chose to move to Hudson United because they bring a synergy that’s unmatched in the industry between the real estate agent and the mortgage, title, and insurance specialists who are involved in the transaction,” said Lavell. “This combination results in a better, more-efficient process for the home buyer and the home seller. I look forward to being on this team and helping home buyers find the mortgage options that are right for them.”

Patrick is a commercial and jumbo loan specialist with a major focus on New York City markets. He brings over 30 years of experience in high-value NYC commercial loans and over 25 commerce lenders to Hudson United.

“The experience and potential that Patrick possesses are valuable to our upstate and New York City commercial initiatives,” said Daniel Rand, compliance director of sales for Hudson United. “He’s going to be a significant help as we continue to open loan origination branches.”

About Hudson United Services

Hudson United Mortgage, Title, and Insurance are a family of companies with common ownership dedicated to making the process of buying a home easier and more affordable. Hudson United Mortgage Services, LLC is a mortgage abstract company licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. Hudson United Title Services, LLC is an independent title insurance abstract company licensed in New York and New Jersey. Hudson United Insurance Services, LLC is an insurance abstract company licensed in New York and New Jersey. For more information about these companies, visit www.hudsonunited.com.

June 4, 2018 By Jen Aponte

Rocco DeMara Joins Hudson United Mortgage

WHITE PLAINS, NY – Hudson United Mortgage is excited to welcome Rocco DeMara to their White Plains branch as a senior loan originator. “One of my favorite things about this business is all of the relationships that I’m able to build,” said DeMara. “My clients have made my business stronger, and I look forward to establishing new connections with my Hudson United team and their clients.”

DeMara entered the mortgage business in 1991 and has worked as a loan originator since then. In 1998, DeMara opened his own brokerage house, which had branches throughout Westchester County, New York. He operated this company until 2008. With Hudson United, DeMara will serve the southern areas of Westchester and will lead his team as they work to expand those markets.

“The southern markets of Westchester are prime goals for our company because there is so much opportunity for growth and development,” said Daniel Rand, compliance director of sales for Hudson United. “Rocco has a long legacy of integrity among local realtors and lender colleagues, and he will be a trusted ambassador of our brand in these growing markets.”

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June 4, 2018 By Jen Aponte

Anthony Nicholas Joins Hudson United Mortgage

NANUET, NY – Hudson United is proud to welcome Anthony Nicholas as a senior sales originator.

“I’m thrilled to be given an opportunity to work with Hudson United and guide their clients through the mortgage process,” said Nicholas. “As the company continues to expand its sales team, I’ll do everything I can to ensure that we use our combined knowledge to provide our best products to the public.”

Nicholas has worked in the mortgage industry for over 10 years in New City and Northern New Jersey. He specializes in 203K loans, which are given to buyers who wish to buy a damaged or older home and conduct repairs on it. Nicholas is licensed in New York and New Jersey, but is expanding his ability to service 203Ks throughout the tristate area. He plans on becoming a manager at Hudson’s new branch in Closter, New Jersey, which will be located at 277 Closter Dock Road. A grand-opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 20, at 4:30.

“Anthony’s a young, energetic, and experienced mortgage professional, and we’re very happy to have him in a leadership role at our Closter branch,” said Daniel Rand, compliance director of home services for Hudson United. “Our New York and New Jersey real estate markets have a significant amount of inventory that requires renovation loans, and we believe that Anthony and his renovation loan team will be a terrific asset for the clients and referral partners of Hudson United.”

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March 23, 2018 By Jen Aponte

Hudson United Approved as Mortgage Banker in New York

NANUET, NY – Hudson United Mortgage is proud to announce that it has been approved as a mortgage banker in New York, in addition to New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. This will allow Hudson to operate as a correspondent lender in their own name, control more of the process, and bring on additional investors with niche products.

“This is a tremendous achievement and opens an exciting new chapter for us,” said Daniel Rand, compliance director of home services for Hudson United. “We’re now building a cutting-edge lending platform from the ground up with some of the industry’s most-respected lending partners and advisors.”

With this new license, Hudson United intends to sell home loans to a larger group of national investors, such as Wells Fargo, Chase, and Citibank, in addition to the 36 broker-investor partners with whom they currently work. This will allow the firm to access more jumbo and niche FHA products then before.

“Hudson United has grown to be the largest mortgage broker originator in New York State and we intend to maintain our strong brokerage platform while expanding on our investor networks with the inclusion of correspondent banking channels,” said Joseph Rand, president of Hudson United.

“Our goal is to offer further options and abilities to control our originators, clients, and referral partners,” said Christopher Rand, director of operations for Hudson United.

Hudson United is seeking to recruit new and experienced mortgage loan originators for our current and existing branch investment opportunities. For more information, please e-mail us at info@hudsonunited.com to register for an upcoming career and mortgage licensing seminar, or call 1-866-721-7263. Hudson United Mortgage is located at 8 College Avenue in Nanuet, New York 10954. NMLS #152355.