Erik Schmitt is the Product and Innovation Executive for Chase Home Lending. In this role, Schmitt leads product management and innovation for the firm’s originations and servicing businesses to ensure its products meet customers' needs while positioning the mortgage business for long-term success. Previously, Schmitt led a team responsible for the firm’s foreclosure prevention and loss mitigation products. In this capacity, he worked closely with investors and regulators to influence the future of foreclosure prevention and customer assistance. Schmitt was also responsible for designing and executing the firm’s servicing strategy on loan sales and subservicing. Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, Schmitt worked as a Senior Trader and Portfolio Manager at Washington Mutual and as a Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers.