Selene News
We are happy to announce Jocelyn Martin-Leano as President, Selene Finance and Doug Whittemore as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, for all Selene Holdings’ business lines
Jocelyn and Doug’s depth of industry experience and proven track records will be tremendous assets to Selene. The combination of these two talented leaders signifies an exciting time in the evolution of Selene as we embrace the outstanding opportunities to grow and to better serve our clients.
Jocelyn will oversee all Selene Finance operations. She most recently served as President of Rushmore Loan Management, where she led the growth and operational transformation of the servicing business. Her career includes leadership roles as COO of Genworth US Mortgage Insurance and President of Irwin Home Equity Corp, a home equity bank subsidiary.
Doug will lead business development and product growth for Selene in addition to client and industry relations. He brings 25 years of experience leading high-performing teams, including roles at U.S. Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Cooper and Citibank, where he led major strategic initiatives across both domestic and international markets.
Webinars
Selene is a proud sponsor of the upcoming webinar, “Proactive, Not Reactive: Engaging Borrowers Early to Prevent Delinquency”, hosted by The Five Star Institute.
Do not miss this panel discussion featuring Selene’s EVP, Mortgage Servicing, JT Grubbs, for an exclusive webinar featuring insights from high-level mortgage servicing executives. Discover how earlier, more strategic borrower engagement can significantly reduce delinquency rates, strengthen portfolio performance, and improve long-term customer retention.
Conferences and Events
IMN Non QM Forum
The IMN NON-QM Forum is quickly approaching. Will you be attending?
Selene is a leading provider of subservicing, diligence and title services with a depth of industry expertise and a proven history for meeting our clients’ needs. Schedule a meeting with our team to learn more about our core products. Reach out to John Guy at [email protected] and Robert W. McKinley at [email protected] today.
Charitable Events
Habitat for Humanity
Selene is honored to support organizations that provide affordable homeownership opportunities.
Some of our associates had the opportunity to attend Habitat for Humanity's Bucks' Hard Hats & High Heels signature event. This event helped to raise funds and support Bucks country, PA families.
The Ruth Cheatham Foundation
Selene was a proud sponsor of The Ruth Cheatham Foundation Golf Tournament on April 29. The Ruth Cheatham Foundation supports education for teens and young adults impacted by cancer. For more information on the Foundation’s mission, please visit their website.
Selene News
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May 22, 2025
Upcoming Conferences & Events
- IMN Non-QM Forum: 6/5-6/6 in Dana Point, CA IMN Registration
- TLTA Annual Conference: 6/8-6/11 in Nashville, TN TLTA Registration
- CMBA Western Secondary Market Conference: 8/11-8/13 in Palos Verdes, CA CMBA Registration
- IMN HEI & HE Capital Markets: 9/8-9/9 in Austin, TX IMN Registration
- Five Star Convention and Expo: 9/29-10/1 in Dallas, TX Five Star Registration
Selene Celebrates MLK Day
As a company, Selene is committed to combatting social injustice through our internal practices and education programs, partnering with effective local organizations, employee volunteerism and philanthropy. Today, we remember and reflect upon Martin Luther King Jr.’s principals of racial equality and nonviolent social change and encourage everyone to act in their own communities to champion causes important to them.
Where Have Americans Moved After the Pandemic?
Western states topped the outbound migration lists as Americans departed expensive and high cost-of-living areas to head to the southeast and other, more affordable, metropolitan areas with comparative amenities.
Industry News
Home Equity Dips Slightly in Q1
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Q1 Home Equity and Underwater Report, revealing that 46.2% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the first quarter.
That’s down just slightly from 47.7% in Q4 2024. The share of equity-rich homes has dropped each quarter since hitting 49.2% in Q2 2024.
Heritage Tribute
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This May, Selene proudly celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
We honor the diverse cultures, contributions, and voices that enrich our communities and workplace. At Selene, we’re committed to fostering inclusion, uplifting every story and standing together in unity.