Mortgage Industry Veteran Jeff Hutchinson Joins AnnieMac as SVP of Retail Production, Co-Founds Momentum Group
Mount Laurel, NJ – July 8, 2025 – AnnieMac Home Mortgage proudly welcomes Jeff Hutchinson as Senior Vice President of Retail Production and announces the official co-founding of its Momentum Group division by Hutchinson, Ian Aubourg, and Rick Dionne.
With more than 20 years in the mortgage industry, Hutchinson has built a reputation as a strategic leader and respected recruiter. As the founder of Hutchinson Mortgage Recruiting (HMR), he led one of the East Coast’s top recruiting firms, helping generate billions in production through elite talent placement and M&A advisory for lenders nationwide. While HMR will continue to operate independently, Jeff will shift his day-to-day focus to AnnieMac and the national expansion of the Momentum Group.
“For me, this move is about growth—both personally and professionally,” said Hutchinson. “AnnieMac offers the scale, agility, and culture that align with where I believe the industry is headed. With Momentum Group, we’ve built a team that’s lean, highly capable, and focused on execution. Now, with AnnieMac’s support, we can take that to a whole new level.”
Momentum Group—AnnieMac’s national retail growth engine—was quietly launched in 2024 and has quickly become one of the fastest-growing teams in the industry. A complete start up in 2024, and already projected to close over $600 million for 2025, Momentum Group represents a modern approach to building high-performing mortgage teams.
“I have known and worked with Jeff Hutchinson for over a decade. Not only has he built a reputation as one of the most successful growth specialists in our industry, but he has also become an incredible executive strategist…and dear friend,” said Ian Aubourg, Momentum Group Co-Founder. “I am honored, humbled and excited by Jeff’s decision to give up his astonishingly successful business to join our executive team because he shared our vision of what a mortgage company could and should be. The breadth and depth of knowledge he brings to our rapidly growing division is immeasurable; and everyone on our team has become better because of his incredible work ethic and influence. I do not give praise like this lightly, but Jeff is one of our industry’s brightest minds, and I can not wait to see his impact on the Annie Mac Momentum Group.”
Rick Dionne, fellow Co-Founder of Momentum Group, added, “Jeff brings unmatched energy, leadership, and authenticity to the table. His ability to connect people and build teams is second to none. Together, we’re focused on doing great work with great people—and AnnieMac is the right place to do it.”
AnnieMac CEO Joe Panebianco also expressed enthusiasm about the move: “Jeff’s expertise and passion for the business are evident in everything he does. His leadership will play a critical role as we continue to scale and evolve AnnieMac’s retail presence nationwide.”
