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2019 Tech Trendsetter: Jim Perry

Senior Vice President of Application Development, UWM

Jim Perry, UWM senior vice president of application development

When you have the fastest and most innovative IT team in the mortgage industry, you need leaders who have a deep understanding of the business.

Jim Perry’s wealth of experience in mortgages and information technology make him uniquely suited to drive UWM’s IT team forward in all facets. Perry leads nearly 400 team members who are all laser-focused on delivering cutting-edge partnership tools for mortgage brokers. Perry has overseen the development of innovative proprietary tools that have been difference-makers for mortgage brokers. Some of these include UClose 2.0, a revolutionary tool that gives mortgage brokers complete control over the closing process and enables on-the-spot closings and one-Click AUS, brokers instantly get a side-by-side comparison of DU and LP with one click, giving the entire picture and allowing brokers to choose the best terms for their borrowers.

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