Dave Savage

Dave Savage is the Chief Innovation Officer at Mortgage Coach, a position he has held since July 2022.1 Based in Newport Beach, California, Savage is focused on reinventing the mortgage experience through technology platforms that empower borrowers to achieve sustainable homeownership and financial freedom more quickly.1

With a career spanning over 18 years at Mortgage Coach, Savage has been dedicated to unleashing the power of mortgage planning to build high levels of residual income.1 His mission is to improve the borrowing experience for consumers while creating a competitive advantage for lenders and loan officers.1

In his role as Chief Innovation Officer, Savage leads an innovation lab that aims to change how lenders and loan officers think and deliver advice, moving beyond just focusing on price.1 He works on designing technology platforms and training programs that help borrowers achieve financial freedom faster and sustainable homeownership, while also generating significant returns for lenders and loan officers who align with their mission.1

Savage is passionate about addressing what he sees as a broken mortgage and lending industry, where the focus is often solely on monthly payments and transactional costs.1 He believes in a more holistic approach that considers the long-term financial goals of borrowers and aims to help them make better borrowing decisions.1