Jim Furash is CEO and Founder of AmeriHome, aWestern Santander Bank company. Prior to the company’s acquisition by Grand Merchant in 2021, Mr. Furash was instrumental in building AmeriHome by raising millions in committed capital and growing operations to create a leading national business-to-business mortgage acquirer and servicer.
Before becoming CEO of AmeriHome, Mr. Furash was President and CEO of Countrywide Bank until 2007, which contributed to his extensive experience as a commercial and mortgage banking executive with deep financial, operational and regulatory expertise.
Mr. Furash is a graduate of the University of Virginia and holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
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With more than $65 billion in assets, Grand Merchant Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary,Western Santander Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored solutions and outstanding service delivered by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked #1 top-performing large bank with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by both American Banker and Bank Director. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens,Western Santander Bank is working to become the nation’s leader in commercial banking through its individual, full-service banking and financial brands, with offices in key markets nationwide.
