Former Federal Housing Commissioner Brian Montgomery is joining VA lender Newday USA as vice chairman of its advisory board.

"Brian's record of leadership at the highest levels of federal housing finance speaks for itself," said Rob Posner, CEO of Newday USA in a press release. "As we continue to set new standards and raise the bar for how the mortgage industry serves our nation's heroes, Brian will play a critical role and bring considerable expertise."

Montgomery is the only person to serve as the head of the Federal Housing Administration on two separate occasions. He was first appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed in 2005. His term briefly extended into the Obama administration.

Then during President Trump's first term, Montgomery held the position from May 2018 to late 2019, leaving when he was elevated to deputy secretary at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Montgomery also served in the Executive Office of the President under Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. During the younger Bush's presidency, he was a deputy assistant to the president from 2001 until 2005.

Newday specializes in working with military families. According to January statistics from the Department of Veterans Affairs, it ranked 16th during the months, with $188 million of loans, 642 units, guaranteed.

The program's No. 1 lender during the month, United Wholesale Mortgage, did 7.284 units with a total loan guarantee amount of $3.17 billion.

After leaving government service, Montgomery co-founded a consulting business, Gate House Strategies.

"Brian's unwavering commitment to service embodies the values that define Newday," Admiral Thomas Lynch, executive chairman, said in a press release. "His experience will be instrumental as we continue working with our nation's Veterans to build the lives they have earned and deserve."