Michael Middleman

Michael Middleman serves as Managing Director of Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest and fastest-growing independent mortgage companies in the country. Freedom Mortgage is a top mortgage lender and servicer and specializes in FHA and VA lending. Middleman joined the company as a Vice President in January of 2014. He began by leading a series of special projects that were focused on the enhancement and growth of the organization’s customer retention program (as part of Freedom Mortgage’s Direct-to-Consumer Lending Division). Over the course of his tenure, he has successfully led significant growth in the organization. His responsibilities now include the oversight of the majority of operating areas across the company, including the Direct-to-Consumer and Wholesale Lending Divisions, Information Technology, Marketing, and Human Resources. Recently, Middleman was recognized by HousingWire with the prestigious Vanguard Award, that highlights executives who fuel the growth of their organizations. In 2021, Middleman was recognized by HousingWire as a Rising Star, and National Mortgage Professional honored him as one of the 40 most influential mortgage professionals under 40. Additionally, the Mortgage Professional Association identified Mr. Middleman as a Rising Star. Prior to joining Freedom Mortgage, Middleman spent six years in the field of public accounting, including three years at Ernst and Young. There, he managed a team within the Group that was focused on the valuation and transaction services of securitized products. He obtained his Certification in Public Accounting (CPA, now inactive). Mr. Middleman holds a BS from Hofstra University, where he majored in both Finance and Accounting. He also holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.