Kim Nichols Biography

As a top industry leader with over 30 years of experience, Kim Nichols serves as the Senior Managing Director of Pennymac TPO where she leads a team that drives strategy and revenue within the channel. Under Nichols’ leadership, Pennymac TPO quickly became one of the top wholesale lenders in the country.

Nichols joined Pennymac in 2011 as part of the core leadership team charged with building the foundation for what is now the largest correspondent investor in the country. She spent the beginning of her career in secondary marketing and capital markets, followed by 10 years of experience in the mortgage insurance space, where she further expanded her expertise and gained deeper insights into the credit aspects of mortgage finance. She later became a recognized leader in the correspondent channel, including positions at GMAC RFC and Bank of America.

Recently, Nichols joined the Board of Directors for the California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA), to help support its mission in representing the residential and commercial real estate finance industry before all government and regulatory agencies. In 2022, Mortgage Professional America Magazine included Nichols in its Mortgage Global 100 list, which highlights renowned industry leaders driving forward innovations to carry the mortgage sector into a new era. Nichols’ exceptional leadership earned her recognition as a 2020 Woman of Influence by HousingWire. As one of the 100 most highly-regarded women in the housing industry, Nichols showcased her expertise in mentoring, leading teams, and driving technical advancements. HousingWire also celebrated Nichols for her role as co-founder and committee member of wEMRG – a business resource group with the purpose of empowering, mentoring and promoting the success of high potential females within Pennymac.

Kim Nichols Biography

As a top industry leader with over 30 years of experience, Kim Nichols serves as the Senior Managing Director of Pennymac TPO where she leads a team that drives strategy and revenue within the channel. Under Nichols’ leadership, Pennymac TPO quickly became one of the top wholesale lenders in the country.

Nichols joined Pennymac in 2011 as part of the core leadership team charged with building the foundation for what is now the largest correspondent investor in the country. She spent the beginning of her career in secondary marketing and capital markets, followed by 10 years of experience in the mortgage insurance space, where she further expanded her expertise and gained deeper insights into the credit aspects of mortgage finance. She later became a recognized leader in the correspondent channel, including positions at GMAC RFC and Bank of America.

Recently, Nichols joined the Board of Directors for the California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA), to help support its mission in representing the residential and commercial real estate finance industry before all government and regulatory agencies. In 2022, Mortgage Professional America Magazine included Nichols in its Mortgage Global 100 list, which highlights renowned industry leaders driving forward innovations to carry the mortgage sector into a new era. Nichols’ exceptional leadership earned her recognition as a 2020 Woman of Influence by HousingWire. As one of the 100 most highly-regarded women in the housing industry, Nichols showcased her expertise in mentoring, leading teams, and driving technical advancements. HousingWire also celebrated Nichols for her role as co-founder and committee member of wEMRG – a business resource group with the purpose of empowering, mentoring and promoting the success of high potential females within Pennymac.