Altisource Asset Management Corporation, which acquires, originates and manages mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities and equity investments, announced the resignation of CEO Jason Kopcak.

“We remain committed to the mortgage space,” Ricardo Byrd, chairman of the board at Altisource, said. “As the board considers potential replacements, we have appointed Danya Sawyer, chief operating officer of alternative lending group, the company’s principal operating subsidiary, to serve as interim CEO of AAMC.”