FORT MILL, S.C. — Movement Mortgage, a top 10 national retail mortgage lender, has hired Jared Ward as Regional Director for its markets in the Pacific Southwest, including Arizona and New Mexico. He will also oversee Movement's market presence in Alaska.

Ward previously worked at Movement Mortgage from 2012 to 2013 as a National Relationship Executive. For the past four years he has held senior leadership roles with loanDepot and Homeside Financial. Ward rejoins Movement Mortgage with more than 15 years of experience, specializing in business development and strategic growth.

Ward has been married to his wife for 12 years and is the father of two sons. He is also an avid runner and rower.

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"Sometimes in life one actually gets a true second chance to make a wrong decision the right one. Today is that day for me. I regretted leaving Movement almost immediately, and now I'm happy that my journey has led me back here to stay. I am as excited to grow the company and new relationships as I am about being able to rekindle old friendships," says Jared Ward.

"We are excited to welcome Jared back to our team. I look forward to seeing what great things he accomplishes in the Pacific Southwest," says Ignacio Metcalf, Movement Mortgage National Sales Director.

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