Regions Financial Corporation Appoints David Payne to Head of Originations for Regions Affordable Housing

Published: 2025-06-05 10:36:23 ET RF

Published on 06/05/2025 at 10:36

Regions Financial Corporation announced David Payne has been elevated to Head of Originations for Regions Affordable Housing. In this role, Payne will oversee all affordable housing originations by relationship managers supporting developers in many key growth markets across the country. Through low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs), comprehensive financial solutions, and a holistic suite of additional banking options, Payne will provide business development and leadership to the group.

He has 23 years of industry experience in affordable housing and will leverage that work to guide the Originations team to deepen support with developers. Payne will report directly to Katie Such, Head of Regions Affordable Housing. Payne previously served as co-head of Originations for Regions Affordable Housing and led the bank?s work in sourcing and originating transactions across the Southeast.

He served as a relationship manager and credit underwriter before that. Additionally, Payne has leadership experience with various state-level affordable housing trade groups over the years.