# Graham Fleming

> Graham A. Fleming is the Irvine-based chief executive officer of Finance of America Companies, appointed in April 2023 after serving as president and interim CEO. A Chartered Certified Accountant who attended Dublin Business School, he founded Icon Residential Lenders before joining the business in 2013. His leadership spans the exit from forward mortgage originations, the acquisition of AAG assets, and a focus on retirement financing through home equity.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Finance of America Companies Inc.
- **Organizations:** Finance of America Companies Inc., Icon Residential Lenders, Urban Financial of America, AMRESCO Residential Mortgage, Finance of America Foundation, Finance of America Cares
- **Education:** Dublin Business School, Ireland
- **Known for:** Founded Icon Residential Lenders, which funded more than $2.5 billion annually before its sale to Rushmore Home Loans., Appointed permanent CEO of Finance of America Companies in April 2023., Led Finance of America during its shift away from forward mortgage originations toward retirement home equity financing.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Served as Chief Financial Officer of AMRESCO Residential Mortgage.
- **2006** — Launched Icon Residential Lenders and served as president; it later sold to Rushmore Home Loans.
- **2013-12** — Appointed managing director and chief administrative officer of Urban Financial of America; corporate filings date his joining the company to December 2013.
- **2020-10** — Became President of Finance of America Companies.
- **2022-07** — Became Interim Chief Executive Officer while continuing as President.
- **2022-10** — Finance of America announced its planned exit from forward mortgage originations.
- **2023-03** — Finance of America completed its acquisition of AAG assets on March 31.
- **2023-04** — Appointed Chief Executive Officer effective April 5; Kristen Sieffert became President.
- **2023-10 to 2023-11** — Also served briefly as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
- **2025** — Received a HousingWire Vanguard award.
- **2026-06** — Finance of America completed its acquisition of Onity reverse mortgage servicing assets.

## Achievements

- Founded Icon Residential Lenders, which funded more than $2.5 billion annually before its sale to Rushmore Home Loans.
- Appointed permanent CEO of Finance of America Companies in April 2023.
- Led Finance of America during its shift away from forward mortgage originations toward retirement home equity financing.
- Recognized in the 2025 HousingWire Vanguard awards.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 20, Finance of America scheduled its Q3 2026 earnings release and management conference call for November 3.
- **2026-08** — Finance of America reported Q2 funded volume of $730 million, a $29 million GAAP net loss from continuing operations, and $19 million of adjusted net income.
- **2026-07** — Fleming discussed HECM demand, proprietary products, second liens and the Onity deal in a July 20 Reverse Mortgage Daily interview.
- **2026-06** — The Onity servicing asset purchase closed June 30, covering approximately 20,000 HECM loans and $5.2 billion in unpaid principal balance.

## Links

- Website: https://www.financeofamerica.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-fleming-0776542

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