OriginPoint hires Austin Reed as producing regional manager

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HousingWire reported this week that OriginPoint has brought on Austin Reed as a producing regional manager, tasking the thirteen-year mortgage veteran with building relationships with borrowers and agent partners across the Northeast. The hire reflects continued competition for experienced talent in a market where regional expertise and personal networks still carry significant weight in mortgage origination.

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