SAN RAMON, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 2, 2026 / CMG Financial, a well-capitalized privately held mortgage lender headquartered in San Ramon, California, is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer Susan Walker has been named a 2026 HousingWire Woman of Influence. This marks Susan’s second consecutive year receiving the prestigious recognition.

“Now in its 17th year, the Women of Influence award honors professionals across mortgage, real estate, fintech and housing whose contributions are driving meaningful progress for their organizations, their customers and the broader industry,” wrote Lesley Collins, Program Manager for HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice Awards.

Susan was recognized for her transformational leadership and operational expertise, which have helped strengthen alignment across CMG’s retail operations, correspondent operations, post-closing, vendor management, servicing, and investor delivery functions. Throughout her seven years with CMG and more than four decades in the mortgage industry, Susan has built a reputation as a trusted leader who consistently solves complex operational challenges while keeping the customer experience at the forefront.

“Susan’s ability to bring people together, create clarity in complex situations, and drive meaningful results makes her an invaluable leader and an extraordinary representative of CMG Financial,” said Chris George, CEO of CMG. “Receiving this honor for a second consecutive year is a testament to the lasting impact she continues to make on our organization, our customers, and the mortgage industry as a whole.”

Over the past year, Susan expanded her leadership responsibilities across multiple operational areas, helping ensure seamless collaboration between origination, servicing, post-closing, and investor delivery teams. Her strategic approach to problem-solving, commitment to accountability, and focus on operational excellence have strengthened efficiencies throughout the organization while enhancing the customer journey.

Promoted to Chief Operating Officer, Susan has continued to foster a culture of collaboration, execution, and service. She is widely recognized throughout the company for her ability to remove obstacles, improve communication across departments, and support teams in achieving successful outcomes.

The complete list of 2026 HousingWire Women of Influence honorees can be found here.

Susan’s HousingWire Women of Influence profile is available here.

About CMG Financial

CMG Financial is a well-capitalized mortgage lender founded in 1993. Founder and CEO, Christopher M. George, was Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association in 2019. CMG makes its products and services available to the market through three distinct origination channels including retail lending, wholesale lending, and correspondent lending. CMG currently operates in all states, including the District of Columbia, and holds approvals with FNMA, FHLMC, and GNMA. CMG is widely known throughout the mortgage banking and housing markets for responsible lending practices, industry and consumer advocacy, product innovation, and operational efficiency. CMG Mortgage, Inc. NMLS ID# 1820 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org, http://www.cmghomeloans.com)

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SOURCE: CMG Financial