Visio Lending Appointed New Executive for Sales Lead
Marianne Kozak brings three decades of mortgage industry experience to the Austin-based rental lender.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Residential
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The Austin-based firm Visio Lending has hired Marianne Kozak as its new Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. This newly combined role aims to sharpen the company's outreach to brokers and investors as it continues to operate in 41 states.
Why it matters
As Austin-based lenders navigate a high interest rate environment, firms are consolidating leadership roles to sustain growth. Kozak's arrival signals a push to scale the company's existing $4.8 billion rental loan portfolio through focused sales and broker partnerships.
Visio Lending currently employs 130 staff and has originated over $4.8 billion in rental property loans across 41 states. The company's expansion plans under new leadership remain to be finalized.
The players
Marianne Kozak
The new Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Visio Lending with three decades of industry experience.
Visio Lending
An Austin-headquartered mortgage lender specializing in rental property loans across 41 states.
The details
The new role merges sales and marketing oversight to streamline communication with broker and investor networks. Kozak arrives with more than 30 years of mortgage industry experience to lead these recruiting and strategy efforts. Visio Lending, which was founded in 2012, recently earned recognition as the top DSCR loan provider in the U.S. per the 2025 Scotsman Guide rankings.
Timeline
Visio Lending was founded in 2012.
The firm was ranked the top DSCR loan provider in 2025.
Marianne Kozak officially joined the leadership team on October 8, 2026.
The Texas Context
This leadership change follows Visio Lending's 2025 ranking as the top DSCR loan provider in the United States. The move signals an attempt to solidify this market position while the company scales operations from its Austin headquarters.
The organizational shift at the Austin headquarters will focus on broker and investor recruitment efforts over the coming months. Local staff will transition into the new combined sales and marketing workflow immediately.
The takeaway
The firm is doubling down on broker relationships to maintain its foothold in the rental loan market. Investors should watch for new recruitment initiatives and updated service offerings as the sales and marketing strategies align under the new leadership.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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