Paul Haefele

About Paul Haefele

I’m a mortgage operations and production leader with over 6 years of experience in origination, business development, and operational leadership. Currently serving as Vice President of Mortgage Operations at HMS Realty, I’ve built referral networks, recruited and evaluated loan officer candidates, and designed growth strategies for expansion into new markets.I combine hands-on origination expertise (FHA, VA, USDA, DSCR, Conventional, HELOC) with a data-driven approach to leadership. By applying advanced analytics and process improvements, I’ve streamlined loan workflows, reduced pre-approval time by 60%, and improved borrower experience while driving production growth.I’m passionate about leading teams, developing talent, and building sustainable growth strategies that balance compliance, profitability, and client satisfaction.Key areas of focus:Mortgage Origination & Production LeadershipRecruiting, Training, and Team DevelopmentRealtor & Referral Partnerships / Business DevelopmentCompliance & Loan Sale Readiness (CRA, HMDA, FHA/VA/USDA)Data-Driven Decision Making & Market AnalysisOutside of work, I stay connected to my community through real estate networking and by leading the TLT Baseball Foundation, a nonprofit supporting youth sports development in the Inland Empire.

Experience

1. Vice President of Mortgage Operations

   Home Mortgage Solutions

   Jan 2023 — Present · CA, US

   Lead origination and operational oversight for residential loans, including FHA, VA, USDA, DSCR, and conventional programs.Built referral pipelines by establishing partnerships with real estate offices and industry partners, driving consistent lead flow and production growth.Recruited and interviewed loan officer and branch manager candidates, laying the foundation for branch expansion in California and additional states.Streamlined pre-approval and processing workflows, reducing turnaround time by 60% and improving borrower experience.Ensured regulatory compliance with federal/state guidelines (CRA/HMDA, FHA, VA, USDA), supporting loan sale readiness and portfolio quality.Partnered with the CEO to design strategic expansion playbooks, leveraging market analysis and data insights to identify growth opportunities.Balanced leadership with personal origination, consistently meeting production goals while managing division-level operations.

Education

• Pepperdine University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics and Computer Science

• Springboard

  Data Science Career Track

Skills

• Sports
• Leadership
• Facebook
• Data Structures
• Css
• Latex
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Microsoft Word
• Social Action
• Long Distance Running
• Microsoft Excel
• Object Oriented Design
• Powerpoint
• Public Speaking
• Social Networking
• Mathematics
• Microsoft Office
• Baseball
• C++
• Social Media
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Sql
• Java
• Volunteering
• Php