Summary: Sagent CEO Geno Paluso Recognized with HousingWire Vanguard Award

From his success as a highly decorated military commander to his role as a reliable leader in our ambitious quest to build a better and more innovative servicing sector, Geno Paluso stands at the forefront of progress and cutting-edge innovation, honored as one of this year’s HousingWire 2024 Vanguard award winners.?

A Steadfast Leader?

Recipients of the HousingWire Vanguard Award, are industry leaders who are “contributing to the growth of the housing economy and its various sectors,” and share the common trait of “unmistakable impact on the industry at large.” Since assuming his role as CEO earlier this year, Geno has strategically and deftly navigated the launch of Dara — the first-ever mortgage software platform to unify all data and user experiences—through his operational excellence and approach to driving projects across the finish line.??

In just one of many examples of Geno’s invaluable contributions to the housing ecosystem, Sagent and CMG Financial – a top independent mortgage originator and servicer – announced a new 7-year partnership to power CMG’s servicing ecosystem with homeowner-first, enterprise-grade servicing technology, including LoanServ (system of record), CARE (homeowner experience), and DataScape (cloud-based data reporting and insights).?

Expanding Sagent Globally?

In addition to overseeing the rapid release of products, Geno has increased Sagent’s employee base by 12.5%. Sagent is also working to expand into global markets, including in India and Central and South America. By hiring world-class mortgage veterans and fostering a culture of trust and contagious collaboration, Geno’s reliable integrity and commitment to pushing the industry forward is fueling Sagent’s vision to shift the dynamics of America’s $14 trillion housing ecosystem and to deliver positive homeowner outcomes.???

Congratulations, Geno! We could not be prouder of this well-deserved recognition from HousingWire.??