Matt Van Fossen

Matthew VanFossen is the CEO of the Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation, a mid-size Independent Mortgage Banker located in Fairfield, NJ, and Mortgage Automation Technologies, a financial technology provider specializing in consumer mortgage technology. Matthew has been a driving force in the mortgage industry and is a respected figure in the community. Additionally, he serves as the president of the New Jersey Mortgage Bankers Association. 

Matthew commands an extensive knowledge of the broader housing industry, with over a decade of experience in residential mortgage lending and overseeing over $10 billion in retail originations as CEO of Absolute Home Mortgage. Throughout his career, he has taken on an executive role at several successful mortgage companies and has worked as a consultant for various fintech start-ups and mortgage lenders nationwide. 

VanFossen's passion for innovation and the industry is evidenced by his numerous industry achievements. He has been named a "Top Mortgage Professional Under 40" by National Mortgage News and has been featured in various publications, including Forbes, Scotsman Guide, and HousingWire. In 2023, he was awarded the ICE Mortgage Technology Innovators Award for Best Use of Next-Generation Mortgage Technology by Encompass. 

Under VanFossen's leadership, Both Absolute Home Mortgage & Mortgage Automation Technologies has become a major player in the financial technology space, offering the web-based BIG Point of Sale to some of the largest companies in the mortgage industry. He coined the “Farm to Table” Loan Officer to Programmer rapid design and testing methodology. VanFossen's technology enables efficient and speedy consumer mortgage transactions, eliminating consumer communication complaints and reducing costs for lenders. 

Matthew is also the youngest individual to ever serve as the President of the Mortgage Bankers of NJ and the only 4-year term president. Currently Matthew Co-Chairs the Mortgage Bankers of America State and Local Regulatory Committee and is a past board member of Community Home Lenders of America.