IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 2, 2011) - Impac is pleased to announce being named the 2011 Outstanding Wholesale Lender by the Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals at the 2011 WAMP Leadership Awards Gala Celebration marking the 25^th anniversary of the organization celebrating the Best of the Best.

Held October 27^th in the Renaissance Seattle Hotel Madison Ballroom, Sean McCluskey, Co-President of Impac Mortgage's Northwest division, accepted the award on behalf of Impac Mortgage. In addition to being named Outstanding Wholesale Lender, Impac was also recognized by the nomination of Steve Knox, Impac Mortgage loan officer, as Outstanding Mortgage Professional.

WAMP is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to advancement of the independent mortgage professional through the promotion of education, ethical practices and consumer fairness. WAMP information and access is available to every licensed mortgage professional in the state of Washington. WAMP Members also include affiliate partners including Title, Escrow, Mortgage Insurance, Homeowners Insurance and Real Estate Companies. WAMP touches thousands of professionals in all these related industries through their website [ www.myWAMP.org ] and a regular series of networking, marketing, educational and social events.

About the Company
Excel Mortgage Servicing, Inc., dba Impac Mortgage, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE Amex: [ IMH ]) which through its subsidiaries, offers a wide range of integrated consumer and business services within the mortgage and real estate marketplaces.