SAN RAMON, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 1, 2026 / CMG Financial, one of the nation’s leading privately held mortgage lenders, proudly announced today that Chief Strategy Officer Paul Akinmade has been named a 2026 HousingWire Marketing Leader, marking the fourth time he has received the prestigious industry recognition.
The HousingWire Marketing Leaders award honors the most influential and innovative marketing professionals across the housing economy who are driving measurable business growth, advancing technology adoption, and redefining customer engagement.
Akinmade was recognized for leading the development of one of the mortgage industry’s most comprehensive marketing technology ecosystems, empowering more than 2,000 CMG loan officers nationwide with personalized tools designed to help them build their brands, deepen referral relationships, and grow their business in any market environment.
“Paul continues to push the boundaries of what mortgage marketing can accomplish,” said Chris George, CEO of CMG Financial. “His ability to unify marketing, business intelligence, and technology into a seamless experience for our loan officers has transformed how CMG supports originators, recruits top talent, and serves borrowers. This recognition reflects both his visionary leadership and the measurable impact his team continues to deliver.”
Under Akinmade’s leadership, CMG has evolved its marketing infrastructure into an integrated platform that combines social media management, borrower engagement technology, market intelligence, AI-powered personalization, and automated co-branded marketing campaigns. The platform supports loan officers throughout the entire customer lifecycle, from lead generation and home search through servicing and long-term relationship retention.
The impact has been substantial. CMG’s presence in the Scotsman Guide Top Originators rankings has continued to climb, growing from 140 ranked loan officers two years ago to 217 in 2025. Of those 217 ranked originators, 125 earned recognition for the first time, underscoring CMG’s ability not only to recruit top producers, but to help develop them.
Akinmade has also played a pivotal role in expanding CMG’s differentiated marketing experiences tied directly to the company’s proprietary products and programs, including List & Lock™, Build & Lock™, HomeFundIt™, and the All In One Loan®. These platforms combine financing solutions with embedded marketing experiences that help loan officers create more meaningful engagement with borrowers, real estate agents, and builders.
Looking ahead, Akinmade and his teams are actively beta testing advanced AI-driven marketing capabilities, including personalized avatar technology designed to help loan officers scale outreach while maintaining authentic communication styles and borrower relationships.
“Marketing today is about creating personalized, relationship-driven experiences that help loan officers stay connected to their customers at every stage of homeownership,” said Akinmade. “I’m honored to receive this recognition from HousingWire and grateful to work alongside an incredible team that continues to innovate and redefine what’s possible in mortgage marketing.”
HousingWire’s 2026 Marketing Leaders award recognizes executives and professionals whose strategies and leadership are shaping the future of the housing industry through innovation, growth, and measurable impact.
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About CMG
CMG Mortgage, Inc. (NMLS #1820) 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.
About HousingWire
HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets, boasting a readership that spans lending, servicing, investments, and real estate market participants, as well as financial market professionals. With over 10 million annual unique visitors, HousingWire is the community for mortgage and housing professionals to engage and connect. Industry decision-makers rely on us to Move Markets Forward.
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SOURCE: CMG Financial
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