Lendz Financial EVP of Business Development, PJ Harley, Named 2026 HousingWire Rising Star
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Lendz Financial EVP of Business Development, PJ Harley, Named 2026 HousingWire Rising Star

April 1, 2026

Fort Lauderdale, FL | April 1 , 2026 - Lendz Financial, a leading wholesale non-QM mortgage lender, announced today that PJ Harley, Executive Vice President of Business Development, has been recognized as a 2026 Rising Star by HousingWire.

The Rising Star award highlights emerging leaders across the housing industry who are making an impact through leadership, innovation, and execution in their roles.

This recognition reflects Lendz Financial’s continued growth and its focus on supporting mortgage brokers with solutions that help them close more loans, especially in complex or underserved scenarios.

As Executive Vice President of Business Development, Harley has played a key role in expanding broker relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and helping bring more flexible non-QM options to market.

He has also been instrumental in advancing the company’s technological development efforts, helping shape innovative platforms and tools that streamline the lending process, enhance the broker experience, and support scalable growth.

Lendz Financial continues to build momentum in the non-QM space by focusing on speed, practical underwriting, and a broker-first approach designed to help partners compete and win more deals.

For HousingWire’s complete list of 2026 Rising Stars winners, visit www.housingwire.com.

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About Lendz Financial

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Founded in 2019, Lendz Financial is a direct wholesale residential mortgage lender specializing in Non-QM loan solutions, including DSCR, Foreign National, Bank Statement, and P&L Only programs. With a technology-driven platform and a broker-first approach, Lendz is redefining speed and ease of use in the mortgage industry. Learn more at www.lendzfinancial.com.

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