Don Chiesa

Vice President – Division Manager for Wholesale & Non-Delegated Correspondent Lending at Newrez

Speaker

Don Chiesa is a Division Vice President at Newrez, where he leads national initiatives across wholesale and correspondent lending channels. With deep expertise in non-QM lending, including DSCR, bank statement, and asset-based solutions, Don focuses on helping mortgage professionals expand their business through innovative product strategies and operational excellence.

Over the course of his career, Don has played a key leadership role in scaling production, optimizing sales and operations alignment, and navigating complex regulatory environments. He is particularly known for his work improving broker and account executive workflows across wholesale and emerging banker channels.

Prior to joining Newrez, Don held senior leadership roles at Rocket Mortgage and HSBC, where he helped scale wholesale and emerging broker platforms, driving national production growth. Don brings a data-driven approach to market trends and product positioning, regularly translating insights into actionable strategies for lenders, brokers, and real estate partners. His leadership emphasizes execution, accountability, and delivering a consistent, high-quality experience for both originators and borrowers.

A frequent speaker at industry events, Don shares perspectives on emerging lending opportunities, compliance considerations, and strategies for competing in today’s dynamic mortgage landscape.