THE GALAXY V5

VOLUME V

GettinG to know orion’s stars

name:

1. What was your first job?

G.G.

1. Babysitting (Brianna Sanchez she works here as an indexer)

2. What is your favorite color?

I would say black but that's a shade, so I’m going with Green

3. What is your favorite place you have traveled to?

Mexico

4. What is your favorite food?

Beans and Tortilla chips

5. What is something you fear?

Humans

6. Do you have any hobbies?

Reading everything possible about the musicians I obsess over

7. If you could visit anywhere in the world where would it be?

Mexico (I like to stay on familiar grounds)

8. What is your favorite movie?

Billy Madison

9. Do you have any hidden talents?

I have the ability to act interested without anyone knowing that I’m not

10. What was your first job/role in the Mortgage industry?

10. Receptionist (Guarantee Residential Lending)

11. If you had to either eat only Taquitos or only Mac & Cheese for the rest of your life, which would you choose and why?

Taquitos because when they find my body I need them to know I was Hispanic.

12. What’s your proudest childhood moment?

I'm not sure if it was speaking English or my kindergarten promotion, either way I'm proud of both accomplishments.

13. How old were you when you discovered Santa Clause was a phony (Or do you still believe)?

I come from a super catholic mom. Santa Claus was probably the devil so I was never told he was real

14. Describe your ideal Saturday.

MARGARITAS - And wasting my day watching old rock concerts and murder stories on the tube

15.What’s your favorite thing about being a part of team Orion?

Everyone’s face

GettinG to know orion’s stars

name:

1. What was your first job?

Melissa Garcia

Disclsoure Specialist

2. What is your favorite color?

All types of red

3. What is your favorite place you have traveled to?

Austrailia and Italy

4. What is your favorite food?

Chicken Enchiladas

5. What is something you fear?

Spiders

6. Do you have any hobbies?

Going to sport events and playing fantasy football

7. If you could visit anywhere in the world where would it be?

Greece

8. What is your favorite movie?

Shawshank Redemption

9. Do you have any hidden talents?

No

10. What was your first job/role in the Mortgage industry?

Doc drawer

11. If you had to either eat only Taquitos or only Mac & Cheese for the rest of your life, which would you choose and why?

Taquitos because you can mix it up on the type of meat you can eat with it. Also you can have it with sour cream, lettuce and all types of salsa (green or red). I won't get so bored of eating that everyday

12. What’s your proudest childhood moment?

When I won student of the month 3 times in a row.

13. How old were you when you discovered Santa Clause was a phony (Or do you still believe)?

At about 10 years old

14. Describe your ideal Saturday.

Waking up to a nice sunny day and go to the beach. Hang out with my son, family and friends. Just enjoying the time

15.What’s your favorite thing about being a part of team Orion?

I love the support I receive from my team lead and all my department. Everyone is always helpful and positive

S.O.A.R

SALES & OPERATION AWARD RECOGNITION

September 8-11

2017

Ryan, Micah and Alejandra and Carolina Submitted by Maria Cabrera de Brayden Guzman

Adrian

Submitted by Guadalupe Gonzalez

Submitted by Dawn Evans

Elena (2nd Grade) & Isabella (3rd Grade)

Hudson "Hud the Stud" Submitted by Curtis Edwards

Submitted by Jeremy Stewart

Emmalyn and Vaughn Submitted by Jessica Morley

Ma’kayla (2nd Grade) Submitted by Amber Magana

Madison (6th Grade) Submitted by Rosie Delgad

Alex and Charlotte

Submitted by Karen Aspinall

Tucker and Savanna

Submitted by Krista Bradford

Aubrey Jane

do

Submitted

by William Hernandez

Mason Preston Martin

Submitted by Manuel Diaz

Matthew Scott

Submitted by Venessa Zollman

Sydni and Aaron Center photo is Cotton "she loves the kids and every day waits faithfully for them to come home from school�

Submitted by Alan Jacobs

Meredith Hill Funder

Wet funder that always goes above and beyond to get the job done. She makes the clients feel important. Above all else always has a sense of URGENCY!

Julia Tran

Post Closer

Always stepping up whenever, and with whatever, is thrown her way. Focused, and on task at all times. Dependable and resourceful. Thank you Julia!

Blanca Vasquez Underwriter

5 Stars For Team Work from Virginia Gardner – Broker with So Cal Pacific Real Estate Services.

Brigette Albert

Underwriter

“Brigette thank you for all the hard work!” -Broker (Leonor from Pacific Mortgage) “I get brokers who send me loans because you do a GREAT JOB! Thanks again! ” - Deon Ward

Licia Beemer & Michelle Amend Underwriters

These two have done exceptional work on our ALT-A/ Jumbo loans and consistently are going the extra mile doing excellent work. Thank you ladies!

Matt Kemler

Underwriter

Matt has been very dependable to his team in times of need, he’s been known to work longer hours to make sure that everything is taken care of and no stone is left unturned. Matt Kemler is a team player through and through and is deeply appreciated. It’s an honor to have him as a part of Team Orion!

Carmen Cooke

Regional Underwriting Manager

Thank you so much for your extra efforts Friday to stop what you were working on to handle a RUSH for another team. You allowed us to get out one more set of docs for this months closing.

You are very much appreciated!

Stephanie Thomas Funder Brianda Bejines Thank you for always having a positive attitude and a willingness to help out

LoantoSet-Up Specialist whenever I give you a call on our files. You’re such a pleasure work with!! :)

Team player , with an great attitude .Always ready and willing to take on a challenge with an awesome attitude.

Orion Lending Fitness Challenge II Here we go again, Team!

Fitness is not a trend, it’s a lifestyle! To keep us inspired through the holidays, we’ve decided to do our fitness challange October-December this year with support from our fitness guru from Andrade Athletics.

Sign up by emailing jcuccia@orionlending.com or see Jessica in Marketing for questions or details

When you sign up, you’ll get: Private BMI & Weight Assesment Weekly Fitness & Nutrition Tips Meal Plan Assistance

Together we can do anything!

Welcome Autumn September 22

Creepy Cubicle Contest October 31st 2017 1. It’s fun to decorate for Halloween! Contest is open to every office, department, and cubicle at the Orion Office. There will be two divisions: Department/Group & individual cubicle.

Everyone is encouraged to decorate for Halloween! If you wish to participate, you can enter by emailing jcuccia@orionlending.com or by returning the Contest Registration Form to Marketing/Jess Cuccia by Friday October 28th at 3pm.

2. Creativity and collaboration are the primary contest criteria! This contest is meant to demonstrate spirit, not financial resources! Decorations can include anything – lights, posters, folk art – you name it!

3. Decorations must be “PG-13” – nothing too inappropriate. It will be up to the judges’ discretion to determine whether a presentation is inappropriate.

4. Be creative but decorations must comply with safety regulations. Should any Decorating Guidelines not be followed the department is disqualified from the Decorating Contest. Here are the bullet points for compliance during this holiday season: • No signage or decoration can be placed on a fire door, this is most doors in the facility • Signage or decorations cannot obstruct door closure • Signage or decorations cannot be hung or placed within 18 inches of any smoke detector, heat detector or sprinkler head • Exit Signs, Fire Extinguishers and Fire Pull Stations cannot be obstructed from vision or accessibility • Decoration and signage cannot protrude from the wall blocking any hallway or exit corridor • There cannot be any electrical decoration/string lighting left on at any time, excluding the time during judgement • There cannot be multiple strands of lights plugged into each other 5. Have your office/department decorated by Monday October 30th, Contest judging will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 between 12pm and 2pm.

6. Presentations will be judged by a five-member panel including Jeremy, Curtis, Richard, Dawn & Jessica Morley. Decorating must be complete at the time of judging. Winning office/ department/individual will be determined based on: Overall Presentation Creativity Use of Space 7. The winning office/department/individual will receive their choice of an Ice Cream Sundae Party, a Pizza Party or breakfast from the Pepito’s for the whole department and the individual winner, plus companywide bragging rights and a feature in November’s issue of The Galaxy.

8. Contest winners will be announced at approximately 3pm, Tuesday October 31. By participating, each entrant agrees to abide by these Official Rules and decisions of the judging panel, which shall be final.

2017 Funding Goal - $1.5 Billion 2017 Funding Goal - $1.5 Billion

2.0B 2.0B

September Goal September Goal $108,000,000.00 $108,000,000.00

$794,860,597.00 $794,860,597.00 $827,794,587.00 YTD Funded Volume YTD Funded Volume

Internal Use Only. This document is limited to current Orion Lending policy and practice and should not be construed as legal advice, legal opinion, or any other advice on specific facts or circumstances. Such policy and practice is subject to change. The recipient should contact its legal counsel for legal advice. For business and professional use only. Not for consumer distribution.

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teamwork [teem-wurk] Noun 1.

Cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause.

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The combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient.

New Hires

Take a moment to welcome the newest members of the Orion Family!

Scott Loewenstine Outside Account Executive Sheri Ellen Schwartz Director of Recruiting Brian Welborne Outside Account Executive

September Anniversaries

Congratulate our most established members of the Orion Family!

2 Years Catherine Brooks Underwriter

1 Year Aaron Gallegos Loan Set Up Supervisor Megan Hatter Account Manager Jasin Truong Lock Desk Specialis Troy Jones Account Manager Supervisor

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Do you have any suggestions for the next issue of The Galaxy? Please send them to Jcuccia@orionlending.com!