Recently promoted to managing director of mortgage lending operations reporting directly to the CEO, loanDepot’s Viviana Abarca is a true leader who has risen through the ranks of the industry. Over the past 11 years, Abarca has demonstrated an exceptional ability to achieve challenging objectives throughout all types of business cycles, and she has been an integral part of loanDepot’s Vision 2025 strategic plan, positioning the company for long-term growth and success.

Abarca started as an underwriter at Countrywide in 2004, which eventually led to her recruitment by loanDepot in 2013. Over the past 11 years, she has risen through the operations leadership ranks to now lead loan processing, underwriting and closing operations, as well as contributing to the company’s strategic direction as a member of its executive committee.

Abarca understands that technology is only as effective as the people behind it. Serving as a motivator and mentor to her team, she instills a sense of purpose and meaning in their work by emphasizing the importance of their role in helping customers achieve homeownership and financial goals, fostering a culture of dedication. She sees it as her duty to shape and grow the next generation, empowering rising stars by encouraging team members to think independently and make confident, well-informed decisions, nurturing their potential to become capable leaders.

Name:

Viviana Abarca

Title:

Managing Director, Mortgage Lending Operations

Company Name:

loanDepot