Movement Mortgage Elevates Key Leaders to Executive Roles

Oct 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Movement Mortgage has announced two significant internal promotions within its executive leadership team. These appointments highlight the company's strategic focus on developing top talent and strengthening its operational and fulfillment capabilities with experienced leaders.

Movement Mortgage: Cultivating Leadership, Driving Excellence

Strategic Appointments at the Helm

Movement Mortgage has strategically elevated Lyra Waggoner to Chief Operating Officer and Anna Benz to Chief Fulfillment Officer. This decision reflects the organization's dedication to fostering talent from within and reinforcing its leadership structure.

CEO's Vision for Growth and Talent Development

According to the CEO, these executive changes are integral to the company's success, emphasizing its commitment to attracting and developing exceptional individuals. The CEO expressed confidence in Waggoner and Benz's abilities to lead high-performing teams and make substantial contributions in their expanded capacities.

Lyra Waggoner's Transformative Impact as COO

Lyra Waggoner, who joined Movement Mortgage in 2022 as Chief Information Officer, spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of the company's technological infrastructure. Her leadership resulted in the creation of MORE, a unified platform integrating loan origination, CRM, servicing data, and customer/partner portals. With two decades of mortgage industry experience, including senior roles at Caliber Home Loans and Level Capital LLC, Waggoner is well-prepared to guide the company's operational strategies.

Waggoner's Enthusiasm for Culture and Innovation

Waggoner expressed honor in her new role, highlighting her commitment to leading a team distinguished by its unique culture and mission. She noted the opportune timing of having a cutting-edge, end-to-end platform tailored for the current market landscape.

Anna Benz: Enhancing Fulfillment and Business Development

Anna Benz, a four-year veteran at Movement Mortgage, has been instrumental in expanding the company's non-agency lending division and recruiting loan officers. She has also represented the company at industry events, promoting business growth for real estate professionals. Her appointment as Chief Fulfillment Officer will see her reporting directly to Lyra Waggoner, focusing on optimizing service and efficiency.

Benz's Extensive Industry Acumen and Mission-Driven Approach

With over 30 years in the mortgage sector, Benz brings a wealth of experience, including eight years at New American Funding where she established and led its non-agency division. Her career also includes leadership positions at Union Bank, overseeing private banking and purchase money divisions. Benz is inspired by Movement's mission and culture, eager to drive fulfillment with a strong emphasis on service and operational effectiveness.