Inman's Best of Finance Awards honor individuals and companies who have distinguished themselves by not only navigating the complexities of a dynamic market but also setting new benchmarks for service, technological advancement, and their ability to drive measurable impact in the lending industry.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inman, real estate's leading news source for agents, brokers, executives and technology leaders, proudly announced winners of its 2025 Best of Finance Awards — a celebration of those mortgage and finance professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and a profound commitment to excellence within the real estate ecosystem.
Since 1998, Inman has recognized the most deserving companies and individuals in the real estate industry for their commitment to excellence and service. The Best of Finance Awards are the latest in Inman's highly regarded real estate awards program.
The Best of Finance Awards acknowledge individuals and companies who have distinguished themselves by not only navigating the complexities of a dynamic market but also setting new benchmarks for service, technological advancement, and their ability to drive measurable impact in the lending industry.
"In a year that has seen significant shifts and challenges in the mortgage and finance sectors, the dedication and ingenuity of these honorees have been truly inspiring," said Emily Paquette, Inman CEO. "The 2025 Best of Finance honorees have demonstrated a commitment to empowering homebuyers and investors, and we are incredibly proud to recognize their outstanding contributions to our industry."
Recognizing almost 150 individuals and their companies for their influence and ingenuity in mortgage and financial services, the 2025 Best of Finance honorees include:
- AJ Barkley, Head of CRA and Neighborhood and Community Lending, Bank of America
- Jane Fraser, CEO, Citi
- Allan Thygesen, CEO, DocuSign
- Laura Escobar, President, Lennar Mortgage
- Jay Bray, Chairman and CEO, Mr. Cooper
- Valerie Saunders, Chief Executive Strategist, National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB)
- Glen Messina, Chair, President and CEO, Onity
- Varun Krishna, CEO, Rocket Companies
- Mat Ishbia, Chairman, President and CEO, United Wholesale Mortgage
A full list of the 2025 Best of Finance Award honorees can be found on the Inman website. Inman extends its warmest congratulations to all the recipients for their exceptional work and lasting impact on the industry
Information on Inman's full slate of real estate industry awards can be found at inman.com/awards.
Questions about Inman's real estate awards programs should be directed to [email protected].
About Inman Awards
Inman Awards recognizes outstanding accomplishments across the residential real estate industry with eight distinctive categories. Each award shines a spotlight on the companies and individuals at the forefront of the real estate industry, as well as in specialties including mortgage and finance, marketing, proptech, leadership, and AI.
About Inman
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