MINNETONKA, Minn., Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rob Webb has officially joined Onward
Financing as its CEO. Webb brings more than 20 years of experience
scaling innovative and disruptive businesses in the health care
industry to the fintech and proptech marketplaces. Onward is
currently best known for the Mortgage for Movers product that
utilizes private capital to buy a homeowner's new home before
selling their existing house, remaking the home buying experience
and addressing one of the biggest obstacles and stressors for home
buyers.
"I'm officially joining Onward Financing to make homeownership
simpler and more attainable for families," says Webb. "Onward has
realized incredible growth since its founding. I look forward to
joining the talented and mission-driven team at Onward to help
level the playing field for all and to advance the American dream
of homeownership for as many people as possible."
Onward Financing was founded on the thesis that there are
inefficiencies in the mortgage finance market. Rob previously held
several roles at UnitedHealth Group and Optum, most recently
serving as the President of UnitedHealth Group Ventures. Prior to
UnitedHealth Group, Rob worked in private equity with One Equity
Partners, Equity Group Investments, and Arthur Andersen.
Rob holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the
University of Minnesota and an MBA from
Northwestern University's Kellogg
School of Management.
About Onward Financing (www.onwardfinancing.com): Onward
grew out the desire to make it easier to buy a home. We started
Onward to be financial partner that helps people move on their
terms above and beyond traditional mortgage lenders. Onward has
traditional mortgage options like banks and brokers with
competitive rates and terms, but our private capital products,
including the Mortgage for Movers and the Assured Close
Program, help people buy homes without contingencies and move on
their timelines.
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