Our authors have experience in Veteran-focused mortgage lending and provide guidance on VA home loans, refinancing, and homeownership for Veterans and their families. Their perspectives are shaped by years of work in the mortgage industry and reflect NewDay USA’s commitment to clear, trustworthy information that helps Veterans make confident home financing decisions.

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Lauren Sparks is a Vice President at NewDay USA here she has gained 9 years of experience as a mortgage operations professional. Her expertise in underwriting standards, risk assessment, and end-to-end loan workflows with evolving regulatory requirements give her a real-world perspective on mortgage credit quality. Lauren regularly provides guidance on underwriting best practices, borrower qualification, and operational efficiency within the organization.

Lauren Sparks

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Joined NewDay USA in 2019 after graduating from Saint Joseph’s University where he studied finance and sports marketing. Connor takes pride in mentoring and supporting new underwriters. &nbsp;Connor enjoys golfing, exploring new restaurants, and cheering on the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Commanders.

Connor Griffin

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Alumnus of American University’s Kogod School of Business, where he earned a degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance. As an Underwriter in the Purchase Division, he enjoys manually underwriting files, using pattern recognition and trend analysis to assess a borrower’s ability to repay. David takes pride in his ability to review each file thoroughly to ensure it meets lender and industry standards while applying creative problem-solving to defend and structure more complex scenarios. Outside of work, David enjoys spending quality time with his wife, traveling, exploring new cuisines, attending concerts and comedy shows, experiencing live music, and visiting amusement parks to take on the craziest rides

David Flood

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Graduate of Towson University, where he studied Economics. As Vice President - Underwriting at NewDay, Jorgen has been instrumental in optimizing the company’s digital infrastructure through strategic workflow implementation. His contributions include developing a licensable offshore function, leading training programs, and fostering a culture of leadership and innovation.

Jorgen Kendrick

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Nathan Weadock is a Senior Assistant Vice President at NewDay USA, where he has proudly served for over five years. Nathan has reviewed and managed more than 2,000 loans throughout his career as both a VA Underwriter and loan processor. As a Certified Residential Underwriter, his deep expertise in mortgage underwriting and commitment to helping veterans and homeowners achieve their financial goals makes him a trusted leader in the industry.

Nathan Weadock

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Rebecca Jansen is a Senior Assistant Vice President at NewDay USA, where she has proudly served for over five years. A Certified Residential Underwriter, Rebecca has reviewed and managed more than 2,000 loans throughout her career. Her deep expertise in mortgage underwriting and commitment to helping veterans and homeowners achieve their financial goals make her a trusted leader in the industry.

Rebecca Jansen

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Tanner is a Graduate of University of Maryland Smith School of Business class of 2019 with a degree in finance. Currently an Assistant Vice President leading our Staff Appraisal Reviewer (SAR) Department with focus on appraisal review and property value analysis. Day to Day he reviews challenging and unique Appraisal reports for non-typical properties and handles appraised value appeals. In his spare time, he enjoys stock market analysis, reviewing new restaurants, and playing Chess.

Tanner Evans

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Grew up in New Jersey, graduated from West Virginia University and graduate school at LaSalle University. Moved to the Newday Florida office in 2025 from Maryland. Has been with Newday for 13 years with numerous roles within the company. Has been an Underwriting Manager since 2018 where he loves analyzing credit risk, helping train new Underwriters and helping Veterans get into their dream homes. Outside of work, David enjoys watching all WVU Athletics, the Philadelphia Phillies and Rickie Fowler while spending any free time on the golf course or with his dog Major.

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