Mortgage Leaders Todd Bookspan and Matt Baker Join NEXA Lending
Experienced mortgage professionals Todd Bookspan and Matt Baker have joined NEXA Lending, launching a new brand called Keepsake Loans. Their move aims to leverage NEXA's technology and growth opportunities to expand their established business.
Phoenix, AZ – September 24, 2026 – Longtime mortgage leaders Todd Bookspan and Matt Baker have joined NEXA Lending, establishing a new brand, Keepsake Loans. The move allows them to build upon their existing Bookspan Baker Team's success by utilizing NEXA's infrastructure and technology.
Bookspan and Baker, who have worked together for over 15 years, have originated more than $1 billion in mortgage volume and served over 5,000 families. Their team is on pace to produce approximately $100 million in loans this year. Keepsake Loans is designed to preserve their brand identity and client relationships while accessing NEXA's broader product offerings and growth avenues.
"We weren't looking to start over. We were looking for the right platform to build on top of what already works," said Todd Bookspan. "The more we learned about NEXA, the more we realized we could keep our brand and our team while gaining access to technology, products, investor relationships and entirely new opportunities for growth."
NEXA Lending stated that its platform is designed to support experienced entrepreneurs by providing the necessary tools and infrastructure for expansion. The company aims to enable mortgage professionals to scale their businesses without compromising their established identities, aligning with industry trends towards technological integration and broader market access.