About us

In the course of our 25+ years in business, we’ve seen many upswings and downturns. We continue to be involved in today's efforts relating to regulator-mandated portfolio valuation, assessment and restructuring.

April Smith & Associates is the oldest company of its kind nationwide.

April Smith has over three decades of multi-layered experience in the field of mortgage finance. She founded the firm in 1988, and she continues to provide hands-on strategy and planning for both new and established clients. She is an active speaker and educator to the industry. April is a recognized authority on mortgage due diligence.

April’s accomplishments and experience include:

Coordinated and completed pilot Freddie Mac PC swap.
Purchased and closed in excess of $3 billion in discounted residential and commercial merger loans.
Brought mid-size mortgage banking subsidiary from loss to profit status in one year.
Published articles in national trade publications on due diligence, quality control and ethics.
Developed and marketed a quality control manual and system for compliance with agency requirements.
Founded and developed April Smith & Associates into a nationally-known mortgage due diligence firm.
Elected to the Stonington, Connecticut Board of Education in November of 2001 and 2005.
Serves as Connecticut Justice of the Peace.