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LoanPerformance created the first national mortgage database and has pioneered every major advance in mortgage data and the analytics they make possible. To do this, we’ve had to attract some of the best and brightest people in economics, statistics, modeling, and computer science.
Because of our unique position in the mortgage information industry, we make our experts available for interview by authorized members of the financial and other media. Please also see our management team.
Visit any or all of the LoanPerformance Brain Trust’s three departments:
Mortgage Research and Risk Modeling
- Damien Weldon, M.A., M.Sc., Mathematics
An expert in data mining, mathematical modeling, and quantitative analysis, Mr. Weldon oversees LoanPerformance’s credit risk products and analytics business lines.
- Ed Wike, M.S., Operations Research
Specializing in mathematical optimization, statistics, and dynamic modeling, Mr. Wike is a senior modeler in the LoanPerformance prepayment scoring group.
- Gunnar Blix, M.S., Computer Science
With a background in machine learning, pattern recognition, and information retrieval, Mr. Blix is a senior modeler in the LoanPerformance prepayment scoring group.
- Matt Cannon, M.A., Economics
With a statistical and economic modeling background, Mr. Cannon is a senior research analyst in development and monitoring of LoanPerformance’s RiskModel.
- Steve Thompson, M.A., Mathematics
Formerly an econometric and statistical model developer at Wells Fargo, Mr. Thompson is a senior research analyst on the LoanPerformance RiskModel team.
 
Product and Data Strategy
- Carlos Santiago, B.A., Mathematics/Computer Science
Former consultant to Freddie Mac and OFHEO and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Mr. Santiago is LoanPerformance’s vice president of data content.
- Roy Gotthold, B.S., Mathematics
A principal developer of the industry-leading LoanPerformance MBS and ABS databases, Mr. Gotthold is vice president of mortgage information.
- David Hurt, III, B.S., Business Administration
With a background that includes General Electric and Internet startups, Mr. Hurt is LoanPerformance’s senior vice president of business development.
Pre- and Post-Sales Support
- David Stinner, M.B.A., Finance/Operations Research
A former executive at GMAC and Citigroup and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Mr. Stinner is LoanPerformance’s vice president of analytical sales.
- Paul Iracki, M.B.A., Finance/Real Estate
With a background in financial analysis, financial planning, and product management, Mr. Iracki oversees LoanPerformance professional services.
- Max Doubek, B.A., International Relations
With extensive knowledge of public and proprietary real estate/mortgage data, Mr. Doubek is expert at finding unique solutions to difficult mortgage risk problems.
To learn more about LoanPerformance’s Brain Trust—and to schedule interviews—please send us an email or give us a call at (415) 536-3526.
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