Co-Founder and Chief Diversity Officer of social enterprise Arrive Home takes the helm to discuss critical issues impacting the mortgage industry
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah; Feb. 28, 2023 – Tai Christensen, Co-Founder and Chief Diversity Officer of Arrive Home, is the new host of the California Mortgage Bankers Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast.
The monthly podcast, available on the CMBA’s YouTube channel, features industry thought leaders who are actively working to promote DE&I within the mortgage space.
Christensen is a vocal advocate for the need to encourage a more diverse pool of talent to pursue careers in mortgage, citing powerful statistics that point to the fact that greater diversity within the profession can help more people of color obtain a home loan.
“As someone who has dedicated much of their career to helping bridge the homeownership gap in underserved communities, I am eager to participate in conversations about how industry leaders can effectuate this much-needed change,” Christensen said. “I am thrilled to be taking over the podcast and furthering discussions about the future of the mortgage profession.”
Last year, Christensen co-founded Arrive Home, a national down payment assistance facilitator offering emerging credit solutions for responsible borrowers in underserved communities. The social enterprise aims to increase homeownership across the country, focusing specifically on minority homeownership by working with governmental entities, mortgage lenders, and nonprofit groups to offer innovative and diverse mortgage products.