Anthony Hsieh is the founder and Executive Chairman of loanDepot, Inc., a major player in the mortgage industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has over two decades of experience in finance and mortgage lending. Hsieh started...

Anthony Hsieh is the founder and Executive Chairman of loanDepot, Inc., a major player in the mortgage industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has over two decades of experience in finance and mortgage lending. Hsieh started loanDepot in 2009 and led the company as its CEO until 2022. Notably, he has overseen significant growth during his tenure, and he’s recognized for his hands-on approach and innovative thinking. In recent years, he made headlines for his high-profile insider trading, where he traded shares worth over $12 million at various times. In 2022, his total compensation reached $4.26 million, including an $850,000 salary and substantial stock awards. His leadership is instrumental in shaping loanDepot's strategic direction, driving performance metrics that align with executive compensation, and focusing on long-term value for shareholders. After stepping down as CEO, he remains a key figure in shaping the company’s future by continuing as the Chairman of the Board, a position that allows him to influence the company while hiring a new CEO to take the company into its next chapter.

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Anthony Hsieh

Founder and Ex-CEO of loanDepot

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

January 1, 1964 - 61 years ago

CEO of loanDepot for

1 year 2 months (Feb 2021 - Apr 2022)

Previous Experience

Founder of loanDepot, served as CEO since its formation in December 2009

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Anthony Hsieh

Holdings

See how much did Anthony Hsieh make over time.

Anthony Hsieh holds a substantial amount of stock in loanDepot, reflecting his deep commitment to the company. In 2021, he executed trades worth between $6 million and $9 million each month, showcasing his confidence in the company's performance. By the...

Anthony Hsieh holds a substantial amount of stock in loanDepot, reflecting his deep commitment to the company. In 2021, he executed trades worth between $6 million and $9 million each month, showcasing his confidence in the company's performance. By the end of 2022, his stock holdings were worth more than $50 million, making up a significant portion of his wealth. In 2023, Hsieh continued to be actively involved in trading, with some months seeing trades as high as $12 million. His trading patterns hint at a strategy focused on timing the market based on his insights into loanDepot's growth and the broader housing market. This constant activity indicates an investor who not only believes in the company’s future but is also engaged in shaping it.

Total Stock Sold

$28.00M

LDI

$28.00M

12,200,493 LDI shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Anthony Hsieh didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra LDI12,200,493 shares worth $268.41M.
This is 858.76% and $240.42M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Anthony Hsieh.

LDI

$654.37K

LDI at $1.50/share

Mar 14, 2025

Sale

LDI

$1.99M

LDI at $2.10/share

Dec 12, 2024

Sale

LDI

$519.62K

LDI at $2.15/share

Dec 10, 2024

Sale

LDI

$381.34K

LDI at $2.25/share

Dec 6, 2024

Sale

LDI

$2.25M

LDI at $2.28/share

Dec 4, 2024

Sale

LDI

$1.45M

LDI at $2.23/share

Dec 2, 2024

Sale

LDI

$472.33K

LDI at $2.28/share

Nov 27, 2024

Sale

LDI

$195.61K

LDI at $2.34/share

Nov 26, 2024

Sale

LDI

$1.35M

LDI at $2.42/share

Nov 22, 2024

Sale

LDI

$1.20M

LDI at $2.31/share

Nov 20, 2024

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Anthony Hsieh make over time.

In 2022, Hsieh's total compensation was reported at $4.26 million, which included an $850,000 salary, a discretionary bonus of about $900,000, and stock awards valued at around $533,000. His pay reflects a long-term approach to creating value at loanDepot, with bonuses tied to the company's performance. Hsieh's compensation also aligns with the company's vision of retaining top executive talent and rewarding performance. In previous years, his compensation was much higher, peaking at nearly $30.98 million in 2021, showcasing a drop following his transition away from CEO duties. This shift indicates a strategic move to focus on the company's future while ensuring that executive pay continues to foster growth and innovation.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$2.29M

Salary

$850.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance, focusing on long-term value creation and retention of key executives.

Bonus

$900.00K

Board Justification

The bonus for 2022 reflects discretionary annual bonuses based on the company's performance and individual contributions.

Other

$7.95K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes club dues and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$533.63K(123.53K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2022 were granted in March 2022 and vest 25% annually over four years.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining bonuses included company financial performance and individual contributions.

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April 2022 - Present