Mark Jones

Mortgage Banking Executive & Former MBA Chairman

Mark Jones is a seasoned mortgage banking executive and entrepreneur with over 40 years of leadership in American housing finance. He co-founded AmeriFirst Home Mortgage, served as President of Union Home Mortgage, and led the Mortgage Bankers Association as its 2024 Chairman.

Mark Jones

About

Executive Background

Over four decades, Mark helped scale AmeriFirst from a single Michigan office into a nationwide lender with more than 80 locations and 900 team members. He has dedicated his career to expanding sustainable homeownership, advising national housing policy, and investing in growing enterprises through Lake Michigan Capital.

Recognition

Featured Award

Mortgage Bankers Association· October 12, 2026

Mark Jones Receives Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award

Mark Jones was honored with the Mortgage Bankers Association's Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his leadership and longstanding contributions to the mortgage industry.

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Media

Featured Presentations

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January 2024

MBA IMB Conference 2024 in New Orleans

Featured Video

Mark Jones Industry Keynote & Presentation

October 2023

MBA Annual23 Wrap-Up

October 2023

Mark Jones MBA Keynote Address