The departure of MetLife from the residential mortgage market in early January has been a boon for Caliber Funding, a national wholesale and retail mortgage lender looking to expand its presence in existing markets across the country and entering new markets. As MetLife exited, Caliber Funding quickly scooped up approximately 300 former retail loan officers in MetLife’s Home Loan division and announced the addition of four new regional markets. Combining MetLife’s former LOs with newly hired wholesale producers and support staff, the Dallas-based lender is set to enhance its presence in California, Arizona...