NATIONAL NEWS (VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) — — Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC (Atlantic Bay) is proud to announce that Vice President of Operations Strategy Julie Watson has been named a 2026 HousingWire Insider. Watson was honored for building the operational foundation that helps Mortgage Bankers deliver a better borrower experience at Atlantic Bay, where she has spent 18 years in roles spanning mortgage operations and technology. “Julie is one of the most valuable leaders at Atlantic Bay because she understands the entire mortgage process from both an operational and technical perspective,” said Atlantic Bay Chief Operations Officer Chrissy Brown. About Atlantic Bay Mortgage GroupFounded in 1996, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC is a privately held, full-service mortgage lender headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group L.L.C.