Kevin M. Cuff, outgoing director of the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, has been appointed as vice president, residential lending compliance and as director of community investment at Arlington-based Leader Bank N.A.

Cuff has more than 10 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry, according to a statement. In this new position, he will oversee and ensure the continued compliance relative to the Community Investment Act and residential lending on behalf of both Leader Bank and its affiliate company, Leader Mortgage Co.

"It is with pleasure that we welcome Kevin as a member of our team," said Sushil K. Tuli, president and CEO of Leader Bank. "His extensive experience with mortgage compliance requirements, combined with his dedication to excellence, will make Kevin a true asset to Leader Bank."

Cuff also serves as the executive secretary of the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Foundation, a position he has held since 2002, according to a statement. Cuff also served the Massachusetts Division of Banks Foreclosure Prevention Working Group as an appointee, and he sits on the Massachusetts Community Banking Council’s Mortgage Lending Committee.