RIHousing recently announced that Brenda Hayden will manage
the corporation’sresidential mortgage loan programs as Assistant Director of
Homeownership.
“Brenda’s extensive experience in mortgage banking will be a
valuable asset to the corporation as we move forward in our efforts to ensure
that all Rhode Islanders have access to housing that meets their needs,” said
Barbara Fields, Executive Director of RIHousing. “We are excited to welcome
Brenda to the RIHousing team and look forward to working with her.”
Hayden will oversee the day to day underwriting operations and
ensure that a wide range of loan programs are developed and implemented. She
will also manage RIHousing’s Homebuyer Education program to help homebuyers
learn about the buying process and make more informed decisions regarding
mortgage options.
Hayden comes to the agency with over three decades of
experience in housing finance and most recently served as a Vice President at the
Washington Trust Company. Prior to her time at Washington Trust, she held mortgage
banking positions at Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation and
AmericaFirst Home Loans.