Who We  Are

An Experienced Partner Dedicated to Your Success

By its very definition, Verus means “true.” We are an experienced partner for correspondent and wholesale lending that believes in transparency and honesty, and we demonstrate this belief in how we support our lender and broker clients.

As the leader in the non-agency sector, we are the perfect partner to help correspondent and broker lenders meet the evolving needs of today's borrowers.

We offer:

  • Vast experience, knowledge, and expertise in the correspondent and wholesale channels
  • Best-in-class customer support
  • Competitive products to help loan originators support borrowers who fall outside conventional credit guidelines
  • And much more

Our History

Founded in 2015, Verus Mortgage Capital is a non-agency correspondent investor backed by Invictus Capital Partners, a leading investment firm. Verus was specifically created to address the growing demand for specialized lending solutions that fall outside of conventional mortgage loans.


We invest in loans originated in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and buy both owner-occupied (consumer) and investor (business) loans.


In 2023, we expanded our operations to include a wholesale channel that helps brokers take advantage of the non-agency market to better serve their borrowers. Verus knows how to close loans quickly and efficiently, making us a preferred partner for brokers who find us easy to work with. Unlike passthrough investors, we bring extensive experience in managing our portfolio of non-agency loans, ensuring a seamless process.


Verus offers a comprehensive suite of home financing products to fill an industry void and meet the needs of our mortgage banking partners and their creditworthy borrowers. We’re based in Washington, D.C. and have operations in Minneapolis.


We're continuously looking for motivated correspondent partners and brokers who want to grow this market with us. Partner with Verus to offer your borrowers more options resulting in more closings.

Verus Leadership

Commitment and Dedication

Prioritizing your success in non-agency mortgages, our leadership team is here to help you
provide alternative lending solutions.

Dane Smith

President

Daniel Lane

Executive Vice President – Credit

Barbara Sydow

Executive Vice President – Operations

Jeff Schaefer

Executive Vice President – National Sales

Troy Gibbens, CFA

Chief Operations Officer and Chief Risk Officer

Duane Beasley

General Counsel

Your Strategic Non-Agency Mortgage Investor and Wholesale Partner

Our leadership team has over 100 years of collective mortgage industry experience. With our executives' foresight, creativity, and industry experience combined with our alternative lending solutions, we're leading the non-agency space.


Partner with Verus as your correspondent investor or wholesale partner for flexible, non-conventional mortgage solutions. To get started, contact us today.

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