Deerfield Beach, FL. – Mortgage loan processing powerhouse wemlo^® today announced the appointment of Kim Landano as vice president of operations.

Landano brings more than 30 years of mortgage industry experience and deep operational expertise across the full loan lifecycle. In her role, she will lead the company’s operations strategy with a focus on strengthening service levels, accelerating speed to close, and building relationship-driven operating models that support long-term broker success.

Prior to joining wemlo, Landano held senior leadership roles at respected financial institutions including Caliber Home Loans, MetLife, Bank of America, and HSBC. Throughout her career, she has led operations teams through multiple market cycles while balancing efficiency, accountability, and service quality.

“Kim is a seasoned operations leader who understands that sustainable growth is built on trust, consistency, and strong relationships,” said Vic Lombardo, president of wemlo. “Her approach to operational excellence—one that puts brokers and customers at the center —aligns perfectly with our vision for the future.”

Landano said she was drawn to wemlo for its’ relationship-focused model and the opportunity to build best-in-class operations within a connected ecosystem.

“As the mortgage landscape continues to evolve, success increasingly depends on strong, trusted partnerships,” said Landano. “What attracted me to wemlo is the opportunity to build a relationship-based operating model—one where brokers experience consistency, transparency, and confidence that we’ll help them get loans to the finish line.”

As Vice President of Operations, Landano’s early priorities include strengthening communication and service consistency, viewing operational decisions through the lens of the customer, and improving speed-to-close performance—all while investing in people and process discipline.

“I believe high-performing operations start with empowered teams,” Landano added. “When people are treated fairly, given room to grow, and have a voice, they deliver better outcomes for brokers and borrowers alike.”

Visit www.wemlo.io for more information or to schedule a 1:1 meeting with the team today. To explore wemlo career opportunities, visit www.wemlo.io/careers/.