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Independence Home Loans (IHL) tapped Gil Arbitsman for the role of chief financial officer where he will oversee IHL’s financial and long-term growth strategy. His leadership will play a key role in optimizing financial performance and enhancing the company’s operational efficiencies
Arbitsman, who has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, most recently served as UMortgage’s chief financial officer. Arbitsman previously held posts at American Financial Resources as CFO and worked in various roles at Sotheby’s, Barclays Capital and Deloitte & Touche.
“We are so excited to welcome Gil to Independence Home Loans,” said Ryan Brown, director of growth at IHL. “As we continue to scale at an explosive pace, we sought a CFO who not only understands financial strategy but also aligns with our vision for growth. From our first conversation with Gil, it was clear that he was the perfect fit to help propel IHL forward.”
HousingWire recognized Arbitsman as a 2023 HW Finance Leader, noting how he utilized his executive-level experience to help facilitate a top-to-bottom organizational restructure, which was a major catalyst in UMortgage’s continued scalability. Arbitsman also led multiple capital raises that brought liquidity to UMortgage.
“I’m honored to join Independence Home Loans at such an exciting time,” said Arbitsman. “IHL’s success reflects its strong leadership and talented employees. I’m excited to build a data-driven finance team that will serve as the foundation for growth, empowering strategic decision-making and ensuring long-term financial strength.”
Eric Katz, president of IHL, added, “Considering the growth we have experienced in the last 12 months and the projected growth moving forward, bringing on Gil was an easy decision. His impact will be felt on day one, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome him into the IHL family.”
Arbitsman holds a degree in economics and business management from Drew University.
