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Comment: Most of your sources are PR pieces about his company. qcne (talk) 14:41, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Michael Fierman

Michael Fierman is an American financial executive who serves as the Co-CEO of Angel Oak Companies, a vertically integrated asset management firm specializing in mortgage credit and fixed income solutions.^[1]. He is known for his work in the structured credit markets and his role in developing the non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) lending space.

Career

Early Career

Prior to co-founding Angel Oak, Fierman spent over 15 years at Nomura Securities International, where he served as Managing Director and Co-Head of the Asset-Backed Securities Trading Desk^[2]. During his tenure at Nomura, he was responsible for trading and risk management of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and other structured products.

Angel Oak Companies

Fierman co-founded Angel Oak Companies in 2008 during the aftermath of the financial crisis^[3]. Under his leadership, the company has grown to become a leading provider of mortgage credit solutions and alternative investment strategies. The firm manages several key subsidiaries:

Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions - A wholesale and correspondent non-QM lender
Angel Oak Home Loans - A full-service retail mortgage lender
Angel Oak Capital Advisors - An investment management firm
Angel Oak Commercial Lending - A commercial real estate lending platform

Industry Impact

Under Fierman's co-leadership, Angel Oak has been credited with helping to pioneer the non-QM lending space following the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act^[4]. The company has originated over $10 billion in non-QM loans since its inception, making it one of the largest players in this market segment.

Business Philosophy

Fierman is known for emphasizing a vertically integrated approach to financial services, combining lending operations with asset management capabilities^[5]. This strategy has allowed Angel Oak to maintain control over loan quality while creating investment opportunities for institutional investors.

Recognition and Achievements

Under Fierman's leadership, Angel Oak has received numerous industry accolades:

Named one of the fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine multiple times^[6]
Recognized as a top non-QM lender by industry publications
Achieved significant milestones in non-QM securitization volume

Education

Fierman received his Bachelor's degree from Emory University^[7]

Industry Leadership

Fierman frequently speaks at industry conferences and provides expert commentary on mortgage market trends, particularly regarding non-QM lending and structured credit markets^[8]. He has been quoted in various financial publications regarding:

The evolution of non-QM lending
Mortgage market trends
Alternative lending strategies
Fixed income investment opportunities

Personal Life

Fierman is based in Atlanta, Georgia, where Angel Oak Companies is headquartered.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b "Company Overview of Angel Oak Companies". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
^ "Angel Oak Companies Celebrates 10th Anniversary". Business Wire. 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
^ "Angel Oak's assets under management top $10 billion". HousingWire. 2020-02-13.
^ "Angel Oak Cos. Surpasses $10 Billion In Non-QM Originations". National Mortgage Professional. 2022-01-20.
^ "Interview with Michael Fierman: The Evolution of Non-QM Lending". Asset Avenue. 2021-03-15.
^ "Inc. 5000 2019: Angel Oak Companies". Inc. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
^ "Michael Fierman Profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
^ "Non-QM Lending in a Post-COVID World". Mortgage Professional America. 2021-05-10.

[bloomberg-1] "Company Overview of Angel Oak Companies". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2024-11-24.

[businesswire-2] "Angel Oak Companies Celebrates 10th Anniversary". Business Wire. 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2024-11-24.

[housingwire-3] "Angel Oak's assets under management top $10 billion". HousingWire. 2020-02-13.

[nqm-4] "Angel Oak Cos. Surpasses $10 Billion In Non-QM Originations". National Mortgage Professional. 2022-01-20.

[assetav-5] "Interview with Michael Fierman: The Evolution of Non-QM Lending". Asset Avenue. 2021-03-15.

[6] "Inc. 5000 2019: Angel Oak Companies". Inc. Retrieved 2024-11-24.

[linkedin-7] "Michael Fierman Profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2024-11-24.

[8] "Non-QM Lending in a Post-COVID World". Mortgage Professional America. 2021-05-10.

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