Emporium — About Emporium

About Us

Our Story

Founded in 2021, Emporium TPO was built on the conviction that well-originated Non-Agency loans are pivotal to the future of mortgages. Emporium TPO today stands as a transformative lender in the mortgage industry. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products through hard work, united objectives, and exceptional customer service.

Based in Frisco, TX, our team has extensive experience establishing multi-channel production teams from the ground up. Collaborating with mortgage brokers and bankers nationwide, we strive to provide a broad suite of mortgage financing options.

Our Mission

Emporium TPO is committed to serving our business partners by offering non-traditional mortgage solutions to meet the diverse needs of borrowers. We will accomplish this by collaborating closely with mortgage brokers and bankers and leveraging industry expertise to find the best solutions for borrowers. Central to this ambition is our unwavering dedication to nurturing a team of exceptional associates who are empowered to excel, innovate, and deliver unparalleled value. Our vision is to become a trailblazing multi-channel mortgage lender and servicer, expanding our reach and setting new standards of excellence in the industry.

Our Values

Act with honesty and integrity
Make decisions for the good of Emporium TPO and its associates, customers and stakeholders.
Do what we say we'll do
Stimulate, anticipate, and embrace change
Pursue excellence in everything we do

The Team

Emporium TPO's Team

Daniel Goodwin

Chief Enterprise Risk and Capital Markets Officer

Daniel is an experienced executive with 30+ years in structured finance and the secondary mortgage market. He has worked at large financial institutions providing strategic advice and capital to specialty finance companies, insurance companies, and banks. He has led multiple innovative and complex financings over the years, both for M&A and regular ongoing operations. Daniel has a long history of building cohesive and successful teams and has had direct responsibility for strategic planning, risk management, and talent development.

Ed VanDuren

Chief Operating Officer

Ed has extensive experience developing successful sales and operational teams within organizations of varying sizes. He is highly regarded as a motivator with an ability to generate enthusiasm in the workplace and mentor future leaders. Ed is a strategic visionary capable of setting goals and priorities to overcome diverse challenges and achieve organizational objectives. He specializes in strategic planning and tactical implementation, P&L and forecasting, process improvement, and mentoring.

Mike Lee

Chief Revenue Officer

As the executive with extensive mortgage experience, Mike works to establish goals and a vision within Emporium TPO. In his career, he worked throughout entire organizations to develop policies, procedures, and budgets. He works closely with each department's chief or executive and ensures the company is on a path to success.

Amy Downey

Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Counsel

Amy brings over 20 years of compliance and risk management experience with extensive knowledge in the mortgage lending industry. She has built and managed compliance programs within a variety of mortgage lending entities, large complex banking institutions and as the Director of Professional Services and Consulting for Wolters Kluwer Financial Services. Ms. Downey has excellent business acumen and awareness of industry trends.

Christine Abrams

Sales Manager - West

Christine has extensive mortgage experience spanning over 30 years. She began her career as a retail loan officer in 1990 and then transitioned over to the wholesale side in 1995. Her broad industry experience and intimate understanding of the business allows her to recruit, manage, and retain high performing sales associates.

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