HighTechLending taps Paul Fiore as VP of sales, branch production
HighTechLending has named Paul Fiore vice president of sales and branch production, the company announced on Tuesday.
Fiore will oversee the expansion of the lender’s branch channel, including recruiting branch managers and loan officers. He is also tasked with supporting growth across the company’s 30-state footprint and increasing loan production through the company’s product offerings.
“We are excited to welcome Paul to HighTechLending at a pivotal time in our growth,” said Eric Ellsworth, HighTechLending’s chief revenue officer and executive vice president of sales. “Paul understands that today’s loan officers need more than competitive pricing — they need multiple ways to say ‘yes’ to borrowers. Our diverse product lineup allows originators to serve more clients, solve more complex scenarios and ultimately fund more loans. Paul is the right leader to scale that advantage across our branch network.”
Fiore said the company’s product lineup was a key factor in his decision to join HighTechLending. His most recent position was president of retail sales at Smartfi Home Loans, a top 15 U.S. reverse mortgage lender. In September 2025, the company shuttered its retail division.
Fiore has also held roles at Finance of America and American Advisors Group.
“What attracted me to HighTechLending is the company’s clear commitment to helping loan officers win,” Fiore said. “With this product lineup, originators aren’t boxed into a single solution. They can truly serve more borrowers and close more loans. I’m excited to help expand our branch footprint and build high-performing teams across the country.”
HighTechLending offers conventional, FHA and VA loans, as well as non-QM products, HELOCs and its Equity Select HELOC, which is available in both first- and second-lien positions.
“Product diversity is no longer optional — it’s essential for loan officers who want to grow,” said David Peskin, president and CEO of HighTechLending. “Paul shares our vision of building a sales organization where originators can thrive by offering the right solution for each borrower. Our platform enables loan officers to protect relationships, increase pull-through and expand their business even in shifting markets.”