Maria Coh-Prospero is the chief administrative officer at Champions Funding, where she has played a key role in guiding the company through a period of rapid expansion. Over the past year, she has led efforts that resulted in a 192% increase in headcount and a jump in monthly loan volume from $50 million to $500 million. With more than 20 years of experience, including over a decade in mortgage and servicing, Coh-Prospero brings deep operational expertise to a broad portfolio that includes HR, marketing, training, facilities, servicing oversight and broker management.
Her ability to translate strategy into execution has been critical to scaling the organization without compromising compliance or culture. Under her leadership, Champions opened four new offices in major markets — New York, Orange County, Phoenix and Las Vegas — while maintaining strong performance metrics across departments.
Coh-Prospero also led the overhaul of the company’s onboarding and training programs, building a structure that supports early engagement and long-term development for new hires. This has helped the organization manage growth while reinforcing consistency and accountability across teams.
In addition to her operational leadership, Coh-Prospero contributed to the launch of the CHAMPS securitization program, which completed three unrated pass-through transactions totaling $416 million. Her work reflects a disciplined, systems-focused approach to growth that supports both near-term results and long-term stability. Across departments and initiatives, Coh-Prospero has become a central figure in shaping the company’s direction and reinforcing its position in the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lending space.
Name:
Maria Coh-Prospero
Title:
Chief Administrative Officer
Company Name:
Champions Funding, LLC
