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The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Four Mortgage Industry Luminaries to 2024 Management Board of Directors

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, today announced four additions to its 2024 Management Board of Directors:

* Brian Montgomery, Chairman and Founding Partner Gate House Strategies, Former HUD Deputy Secretary

* Julie Piepho, CMB, President & CEO, Milestone Leadership Consulting

* Arthur Prieston, CMB, Chairman Prieston & Associates, LLC

* Melissa Langdale, President & COO, The Mortgage Collaborative

"Providing true leadership in our industry requires meaningful experience, common sense and patience, which speaks directly to the qualifications and contributions of these individuals," said TMC CEO and co-founder David Kittle, CMB. "Leaning in to their guidance and wisdom as advisors to our full Board, I am confident in TMC's mission to help our lender members and partners pursue innovation and remain profitable."

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, CA., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

For more information, visit: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, today announced four additions to its 2024 Management Board of Directors.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

The Mortgage Collaborative Selects 2024 Board of Directors and Advisory Council

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, today announced its 2024 Board of Directors and Advisory Council.

"I'm proud that we've assembled a remarkably talented and diverse Board at TMC - industry veterans and thought leaders all," said TMC CEO and co-founder David Kittle, CMB. "With the guidance and support from these outstanding leaders in our industry, I am confident that TMC can help our lender members and partner stay innovative and profitable for years to come."

TMC 2024 Board members:

* Chairman: Jim Park, Partner (Co-Founder)

* CEO: David Kittle, CMB, Partner (Co-Founder)

* John Robbins, CMB, Partner (Co-Founder)

* Melissa Langdale, President & COO

* David Liechtfuss, CPA, Audit Committee Chairman

* Brian Montgomery, Chairman and Founding Partner Gate House Strategies, Former HUD Deputy Secretary

* Julie Piepho, CMB, President & CEO, Milestone Leadership Consulting

* Arthur Prieston, CMB, Chairman Prieston & Associates, LLC

* Debra Still, CMB, Vice Chair Pulte Financial Services

TMC 2024 Advisory Council:

* Patty Arvielo, Co-Founder and CEO New American Funding

* Irv Dennis, Former Partner EY / CFO HUD

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, California, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

For more information, visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

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The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, today announced its 2024 Board of Directors and Advisory Council.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in Halcyon

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") has made its latest investment in Halcyon. Halcyon's suite of services provides financial institutions with a 360-degree financial relationship with its customers by affordably expanding their offerings to include investment advisory, IRS transcripts and tax preparation services. Halcyon also introduces an industry-first rep/warranted IRS transcript income validation service at a fraction of the cost and time of any commercially available alternative.

Kirk Donaldson, CEO of Halcyon, said, "Given the immense experience and insight the TMC Emerging Tech Fund and its LPs bring to the table, we are thrilled and honored to secure their investment. Our cutting-edge solutions are designed to address perennial mortgage industry challenges, including lowering closing costs and timeframes while streamlining the borrower experience, which makes us a perfect fit for the Fund."

"We are extremely pleased to add Halcyon to our growing portfolio of mortgage tech leaders. Halcyon has realized significant market traction in a relatively short amount of time and in a difficult market. They count some of our Limited Partners as customers and created a partnership with one of our other portfolio companies, TRAiNED, thus demonstrating the importance of Halcyon to our ecosystem. We are confident, under Kirk's experienced leadership, Halcyon will become one of the star performers of our portfolio," said Sandy Selman, Venture Partner with the Fund.

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP is a specialist fintech fund explicitly focused on the mortgage industry and immediately adjacent verticals. Its Limited Partners consist of some of the most technology-forward lender members of TMC and help the Fund understand where the industry is headed, what will work, what won't and why. The Fund continues to look for investments in exciting companies that will have the most profound impact on this multi-trillion-dollar industry. For more information, please reach out to info@tmctechfund.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") has made its latest investment in Halcyon. Halcyon's suite of services provides financial institutions with a 360-degree financial relationship with its customers by affordably expanding their offerings to include investment advisory, IRS transcripts and tax preparation services.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

The Mortgage Collaborative Names Melissa Langdale President

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that it has named active board member Melissa Langdale president. A member of TMC's board since 2021, Langdale's two-decade career spans the mortgage, real estate and construction industries, including executive roles in sales, marketing, operations, compliance, risk, secondary/lock desk and quality control.

"Melissa Langdale is clearly the right fit at the right time for TMC," said TMC Chairman and co-founder David Kittle, CMB. "Her deeply relevant experience, demonstrated leadership qualities and forward-focused vision will enable our Collaborative to achieve its next level goals."

In addition to Langdale's broad professional accomplishments, she has frequently received peer-selected awards from grassroots organizations including home builders, mortgage professionals and the mortgage trade media.

"As a long-time admirer of TMC's lender-centric mission, its expert leadership and its professional staff, I'm honored to be selected to serve as its president," said Melissa Langdale. "It has been both a privilege and a growth opportunity to be an active member and to serve on TMC's board. Our industry is evolving through the current market conditions and the ever-changing technology landscape and I look forward to working with TMC's team to grow our value to members during that evolution."

A Clemson alumnus, Langdale earned her B.S. in Health Administration.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

For more information, visit: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that it has named active board member Melissa Langdale president. A member of TMC's board since 2021, Langdale's two-decade career spans the mortgage, real estate and construction industries, including executive roles in sales, marketing, operations, compliance, risk, secondary/lock desk and quality control.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in TRAiNED

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a $1 million Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) funding round for TRAiNED, Inc.

TRAiNED was founded in December 2021 with a mission to reduce costs, increase efficiency and even out the boom-and-bust cycles in the mortgage industry. Its flagship product, Mortgage Origination Responsible Intelligence (MORI) is designed to be a self-service system for automating steps within the labor-intensive mortgage origination workflow. The system leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) data models in a secure environment to process documents and generate normalized and valid data for return to the lender's loan origination system (LOS).

MORI has recently completed alpha and beta testing and is already showing success providing clients with an average of 15 hours saved every week. TRAiNED is updating the AI and adding functionality to the MORI platform on a regular basis to provide even greater industry efficiencies. The company also offers the ability to augment staffing needs with data labeling and document indexing services.

"The limited partner's investment in TRAiNED is a testament to the need for our solution. The fact that my peers on the fund have also signed client relationship agreements is extremely helpful in TRAiNED's development. There are great things to come, and I am grateful for TMC's Tech Fund in taking this journey with me," said Jonathan Freed, CEO of TRAiNED, Inc.

TRAiNED is a partnership between enterprise-level AI company Inpleo, mid-sized independent mortgage lender Success Mortgage Partners and Freed, a former owner of a mid-sized independent mortgage lender and operating partner of TMC's Emerging Tech Fund. The three partners bring together technology and experience to move the mortgage and other paperwork-heavy industries toward adoption of meaningful, productive and cost-efficient automation.

"Success Mortgage Partners, Inc is thrilled to participate in this investment," said Owen Lee, CEO of Success Mortgage Partners, Inc and TMC Emerging Tech Fund Council Member. "What TRAiNED brings to the table is technology that saves time and conserves resources by automating 'back end' mortgage processes that are endlessly repetitive and traditionally executed by personnel. With TRAiNED, these tasks can now be automated with a superior rate of accuracy, saving mortgage lenders time and money on every single file, which compounds over time and number of files."

The Limited Partners of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund consist of some of the most technology-forward lender members of TMC who evaluate and invest in companies looking to advance the mortgage industry. The Fund continues to look for investment opportunities that will result in higher profitability and business process improvement for TMC lender members.

For more information, please reach out to info@tmctechfund.com To learn more about TRAiNED, visit gettrained.ai or reach out at info@gettrained.ai.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

For more information, visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a $1 million Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) funding round for TRAiNED, Inc.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in Willow Servicing

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a $6 million seed round for Willow Servicing. The round was led by Thomvest Ventures, with participation from Global Asset Capital, Webb Investment Network and Zigg Capital.

Willow Servicing was founded in 2021 with the vision of modernizing the core technology that orchestrates the collection of $18 trillion of U.S. mortgage debt. Willow's cloud-based mortgage servicing platform automates routine servicing tasks and compliance, allowing small and large servicers to efficiently service loans in-house.

"Partnering with TMC gives us direct access to a broad network of lenders who can provide guidance on the changing dynamics within the mortgage industry and invaluable feedback on our product roadmap and offering," said Laura Cain, CEO of Willow Servicing. "We are eager to continue building out our platform and automate the most error-prone and difficult tasks facing mortgage lenders and servicers. The additional funding will allow us to continue investing in our customers and solving their pain points."

Since launching its platform in Q1 2022, Willow has serviced over $750 million in loans. While initially designed to manage interim servicing, Willow has quickly expanded to support additional loan types and processes, from HELOCs and construction loans to appraisal fees and payoffs.

Feliks Viner, vice president of secondary markets at First World Mortgage and Tech Fund council member, said, "Willow Servicing's platform has been a perfect solution for our interim servicing needs. The entire process, from initial onboarding to managing daily workflow, has been seamless with real-time support and a user-friendly website. Willow has allowed us to effortlessly automate our interim servicing process and provide our customers with timely notifications and simple payment options. We are thrilled for our continued partnership with Willow Servicing."

The Limited Partners of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund consist of some of the most technology-forward lender members of TMC who evaluate and invest in companies looking to advance the mortgage industry. The Fund continues to look for investment opportunities that will result in higher profitability and business process improvement for TMC lender members. For more information, please reach out to tmctechfund@mtgcoop.com. To learn more about Willow Servicing, visit https://www.willowservicing.com/ or reach out at sales@willowservicing.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a $6 million seed round for Willow Servicing. The round was led by Thomvest Ventures, with participation from Global Asset Capital, Webb Investment Network and Zigg Capital.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in leadPops

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a follow-on round to a recent $3.5M Series A completed by leadPops, a digital customer acquisition software and marketing innovation platform. leadPops allows users to create robust, automated lead-generating systems that drive qualified leads directly to their business. Current leadPops clients leverage tools such as lead funnels, lead-generation websites and in-house managed marketing services to drive and secure high-quality leads with solid conversion potential.

"At leadPops, we believe driving traffic and clicks doesn't matter if you're not converting those clicks into clients, which is why we're thrilled to partner with The Mortgage Collaborative at a time when many mortgage companies need us the most" said CEO and Co-Founder of leadPops Andrew Pawlak. "The TMC Tech Fund's investment will help further accelerate leadPop's growth while allowing us to positively impact the more than 250 mortgage companies that are part of TMC. It's a big win for everyone involved, and the leadPops team is ready to rock."

leadPops was founded in 2011 to help mortgage, real estate and insurance businesses thrive online through optimized conversion. Existing partnerships include the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), C2 Financial, Fairway Independent Mortgage, Movement Mortgage, Thrive Mortgage and many more. With more than 3,000 clients nationwide, leadPops was named one of the country's fastest-growing companies in 2021, earning it a place on the Inc. 5,000 list.

"Andrew literally wrote the book on mortgage lead generation and has a profound amount of knowledge and experience in lead generation and management for mortgage, real estate and insurance professionals," said Sandy Selman, Venture Partner for the TMC Emerging Technology Fund. "Andrew has boundless enthusiasm to help his clients succeed and is among that rare breed of entrepreneur in whom we are fortunate to invest."

The Limited Partners of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund consist of some of the most technology-forward lender members of TMC and are responsible for evaluating and investing in companies looking to advance the mortgage industry to the next level. The Fund continues to look for investment opportunities that will result in higher profitability and business process improvement for TMC lender members. For more information, contact info@tmctechfund.com. To learn more about leadPops, visit https://leadpops.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, CA., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve America's dynamic and changing consumer base. For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a follow-on round to a recent $3.5M Series A completed by leadPops, a digital customer acquisition software and marketing innovation platform. leadPops allows users to create robust, automated lead-generating systems that drive qualified leads directly to their business.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in Capacity

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a $38M Series C investment round for AI Software, LLC dba Capacity. Capacity is an AI-powered support automation platform that connects into an organization's tech stack to answer questions, automate repetitive support tasks, and build solutions to any business challenge.

"The TMC Emerging Tech Fund's commitment to innovation in lending makes it a great partner for Capacity. We share the belief that technology has the power to improve the loan origination process and value their investment in our efforts to help people do their best work with support automation," said David Karandish, Founder and CEO of Capacity. "By tapping into the insights of TMC members, we can optimize how our AI-powered platform serves the needs of the mortgage industry, helping them centralize their knowledge, streamline workflows and automate repetitive tasks to meet the needs of their customers in today's environment."

Capacity provides mortgage lenders with a single platform to automate customer support and internal business processes. The platform boasts a more than 90% success rate in answering all prospective and current borrower inquiries automatically via conversational AI, and its no-code/low-code design, powerful workflow automation suite, robust developer platform and flexible database enables graceful human handoffs when necessary and intuitive task management. With Capacity's AI-powered support automation platform, lenders can enhance their user experience while streamlining operations, resulting in an 11-day improvement in closing times over the national average of 47 days.

"As mortgage tech enters its next evolution, companies like Capacity and its software represent a key next step in creating a more modern, tech-enabled mortgage operations process. Using best-in-class AI, Capacity helps mortgage lenders ease friction points and reduce costs within their operations, resulting in a less expensive and more streamlined borrower experience. We are thrilled to support Capacity on its journey and look forward to seeing the additional innovations it can deliver," said Jonathan Freed, Lender Engagement Director of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund.

The Limited Partners of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund consist of some of the most technology-forward lender members of TMC who evaluate and invest in companies looking to advance the mortgage industry. The Fund continues to look for investment opportunities that will result in higher profitability and business process improvement for TMC lender members. For more information, please reach out to tmctechfund@mtgcoop.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a $38M Series C investment round for AI Software, LLC dba Capacity. Capacity is an AI-powered support automation platform.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in Clever Real Estate

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the Fund) recently participated in a Series B investment round for Clever Real Estate. Clever offers free educational resources - including expert advice, reviews and guides - to help consumers navigate their real estate journey. They also match sellers and buyers with vetted local real estate agents and other service providers to negotiate lower rates on their behalf.

"Clever's mission is to help every person navigate their real estate journey with a trusted expert in their corner. Today, Clever's websites deliver educational content to more than 11 million readers per year. Through our nationwide agent network, Clever sells more than $250M in real estate each month and helps customers save an average of almost $10,000 in realtor fees on each transaction," said Luke Babich, Co-Founder and COO of Clever Real Estate. "We're thrilled to partner with TMC's Emerging Technology Fund to take Clever's growth to the next level. The Fund not only brings capital to help us accelerate the growth of our team and technology but also relationships and operating experience as Clever deepens partnerships in the mortgage industry to propel our team to another year of 300+% growth."

Owen Lee, a limited partner of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund and Co-Owner of Success Mortgage Partners, stated: "Success Mortgage Partners was thrilled to invest in Clever Real Estate. Clever's technology and its disruption of industry norms positions the company for massive future growth. What's more, its leadership team is young, smart, talented and not fearful of hard work - all of which makes Clever an ideal candidate for investment by The TMC Emerging Tech Fund. invests in companies."

The Limited Partners of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund consist of some of the most technology-forward lender members of TMC. The Fund seeks to invest in companies that are leveraging technology to bring transformational change to the mortgage and real estate industries, with a particular emphasis on investment opportunities that will result in higher profitability and business process improvement for TMC lender members.

For more information, please reach out to tmctechfund@mtgcoop.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

For more information, visit https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the Fund) recently participated in a Series B investment round for Clever Real Estate. Clever offers free educational resources - including expert advice, reviews and guides - to help consumers navigate their real estate journey.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP to Host TMC Mortgage Tech Day

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") will host TMC Mortgage Tech Day on March 19, 2022, in conjunction with TMC's Winter Conference at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

The TMC Mortgage Tech Day is a unique opportunity for Fintech and Mortgage Tech companies to present to a live audience of TMC's Emerging Tech Fund limited partners, which is comprised of TMC mortgage lender executives, and a panel of judges from leading mortgage tech venture capital (VC) firms.

Presenters will receive visibility by top lenders in the country, consideration for investment by the fund and national media coverage, and the top three are also eligible for a cash prize. Target investment themes include Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Vision/Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web & Mobile Applications, Cybersecurity & Blockchain Applications, and Digital Transaction Platforms.

Interested companies must submit an application here by January 14, 2022. All applicants will be screened by the TMC Emerging Technology Fund for a chance to present during TMC Mortgage Tech Day.

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP is an early-stage venture capital fund sponsored by The Mortgage Collaborative targeting investments in companies that improve the following: efficiency of manufacturing and servicing mortgages, customer experience, quality and profitability of mortgage origination. TMC's lender members comprise 15-20% of all mortgage originations in the United States.

The Limited Partners of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund consist of some of the most technology-forward lender members of TMC who evaluate and invest in companies looking to advance the mortgage industry. The Fund continues to look for investment opportunities that will result in higher profitability and business process improvement for TMC lender members. For more information, please reach out to tmctechfund@mtgcoop.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

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The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") will host TMC Mortgage Tech Day on March 19, 2022, in conjunction with TMC's Winter Conference at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

Blockchain-based, AI-powered mortgage advisor Home Lending Pal raises $2.2M in pre-Series A round led by TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently led a pre-Series A investment round in Home Lending Pal, a technology-enabled marketplace that focuses on fair lending practices by using artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technology to turn a complex home research and origination process into an easy online shopping experience for both qualified and unqualified borrowers.

Home Lending Pal's platform assists consumers, particularly minorities and millennials, to assess their financial ability to take on a mortgage. It also guides them to take actions to improve their access to mortgage financing and select mortgage originators with whom they want to share their application information based on an AI algorithm that predicts probability to close.

"TMC understands that progressive approaches to addressing fair lending and bridging the homeownership gap are needed, and the unique access the Fund provides to TMC's network of prominent industry lenders will be vital in helping Home Lending Pal build a process that de-identifies HMDA data until after the underwriting decision is made," Bryan Young, co-founder and CEO of Home Lending Pal, said. "This revolutionary technology allows underwriting data to be digitally validated while using a single upload of documentation to enable multiple lenders across the country to determine if they will work with the borrower without human biases from the upfront disclosure of age, sex or race."

"Financial inclusion must start with equal access, borrower data empowerment, and personalized education without sales pressure," said Steven Better, co-founder and COO of Home Lending Pal. "Home Lending Pal reduces origination friction for qualified borrowers and allows personalized roadmaps for unqualified borrowers to become qualified. I am excited to work with TMC to modernize the process by emphasizing fair lending and putting people first."

"The mortgage industry is embracing the idea of providing educational financial resources to consumers long before they begin their home buying journey and seek out lenders for financing options. Home Lending Pal exemplifies this concept by providing a much-needed solution to a pervasive issue," said Jonathan Freed, Managing Partner of Holland Mortgage Advisors and one of the Fund's participating Limited Partners. "We are excited by Home Lending Pal's cutting edge technology and the opportunity to collaborate with their forward-thinking team to improve access to home financing solutions by all consumers."

Orlando-based Angel Syndicate Bluewave Investment Partners, CMFG Ventures, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith, and CMFG Ventures Discovery Fund are other notable investors who joined the round. Home Lending Pal has raised $3.5 million to date for its digital mortgage advising platform, powered by artificial intelligence and blockchain. Home Lending Pal will demonstrate the next phase to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in early September and release it to the public for consumer use and feedback by late September.

The Limited Partners of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund consist of some of the most technology-forward lender members of TMC who evaluate and invest in companies looking to advance the mortgage industry. The Fund continues to look for investment opportunities that will result in higher profitability and business process improvement for TMC lender members.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently led a pre-Series A investment round in Home Lending Pal, a technology-enabled marketplace .

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

Staff Retention Tops List of Lender Concerns in 2021, Inaugural Survey from The Mortgage Collaborative Finds

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent mortgage industry cooperative network, has announced the results of its inaugural The Pulse of the Mortgage Industry survey ranking mortgage lenders' top concerns based on 598 executive responses from the co-op's 234 lender members.

The survey found these six issues to be most critical for mortgage lenders in 2021:

1. Retention of existing staff;

2. Enhancing customer experience at point of sale;

3. Scaling and modernizing loan manufacturing process to better insulate against volume fluctuations;

4. Measuring operations and employee productivity;

5. Implementing and integrating new technology; and

6. Fair lending compliance.

"After a lender hiring frenzy to manage last year's historic volumes, we fully expected staffing to be one of the top concerns this year, but to have it rank as lenders' No. 1 concern was truly a surprise," said Rich Swerbinsky, chief operating officer and president of TMC. "As much as the 'hire-and-fire cycle' has come to define how lenders typically manage the peaks and valleys of origination volume, there is also a real concern among lenders about the human impact of this strategy, as well as the operational and financial effects, and lenders seem to be ready to embrace alternative means to better manage volume fluctuations. This aligns neatly with the overall theme we observed in the list of lenders' top concerns of modernizing the generally inefficient mortgage loan manufacturing process."

"However, one of the top concerns lenders noted that falls outside this general theme is fair lending compliance," Swerbinsky added. "With the Biden Administration and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau telegraphing their collective intent to make housing equity a top regulatory priority, as well as the reinstatement of the disparate impact standard, our lender members are understandably focused on ensuring their policies and procedures are up to scratch to ensure compliance with existing fair lending laws."

TMC staff selected 40 relevant pressing issues facing mortgage lenders today and asked survey respondents to indicate the level of importance each issue held for them in their current role. The 40 issues were divided into six categories: culture and inclusion, efficiency and profitability, technology and data, compliance and legal, marketing and business development and miscellaneous. In terms of institution mix, 53.7% of survey respondents work for an independent mortgage lender and 46.3% for a depository lender (i.e., banks and credit unions). TMC will now compile and release Pulse Survey findings twice a year, with the next survey scheduled for November.

Download the full report here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/79925722ed00e9b6a64c2d25619d9d99?r=use1

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent mortgage industry cooperative network, has announced the results of its inaugural The Pulse of the Mortgage Industry survey ranking mortgage lenders' top concerns based on 598 executive responses from the co-op's 234 lender members.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

The Mortgage Collaborative’s Emerging Technology Fund Announces Investment in Maxwell

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's largest independent cooperative network in the mortgage industry, announced today the first investment of its recently launched TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP ("TMC Fund"). The venture capital program is funded by a self-selected segment of TMC members to capture opportunities driven by the rapid pace of technological change in the mortgage sector.

The investment is a participation in Maxwell's Series B Preferred Share financing which was led by Fin Venture Capital and TTV Capital. TMC's Executive Chairman, Jim Park, remarked that TMC was fortunate to be invited into this over-subscribed round because of Maxwell's recognition of the potential strategic value TMC's Emerging Tech Fund could bring to Maxwell, in addition to its financial investment.

"More than the financial investment, we're looking forward to the strategic value the TMC Emerging Tech Fund's limited partners will add to Maxwell as the mortgage industry evolves," said John Paasonen, Co-founder and CEO of Maxwell. "Their investment has brought forward-looking mortgage companies around the table who will accelerate the impact our solutions will have in the market."

There are several TMC Lender Members that are finding new ways to participate in the 'Power of the Network' through TMC's Tech Fund, including Owen Lee, Co-owner of Success Mortgage Partners. "What I find so unique about being a limited partner in TMC's Emerging Tech Fund, is the opportunity to control my own investment dollars," said Lee. "Maybe more importantly, since the future-state of the mortgage industry will include more technology and not less, this role helps me stay educated and prepared as a business operator for what is coming next in our industry."

The Fund Manager of the TMC Fund, Sandy Selman from Asia West Inc., commented: "This transaction is a terrific foundational investment for the TMC Fund because of the demonstrated commercial success of Maxwell, the high caliber of their management team, and the quality and breadth of the syndicate. It puts us on the map and creates the strategic context for our deal pipeline well into 2021. We look forward to working with the Maxwell team to help them realize their commercial goals."

TMC's Emerging Technology Fund is actively looking at investment opportunities that will result in higher profitability and business process improvements for TMC members.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nations' largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders throughout the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's largest independent cooperative network in the mortgage industry, announced today the first investment of its recently launched TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP ("TMC Fund").

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

The Mortgage Collaborative Announces Partnership with Mortgage Insurance Provider MGIC

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Company (MGIC) to be the newest addition to join its Preferred Partner Network.

"We're privileged to have MGIC become part of the collaborative's partner network to kick off 2020. Their industry reputation and company values align with our guiding principles of offering best-in-class products and solutions to our lender member network," said TMC Chief Executive Officer Jim Park.

As the founder of modern private mortgage insurance, MGIC makes homeownership possible for more borrowers through low-down-payment mortgages. MGIC provides lenders with competitive MI rates backed by outstanding customer service and makes originating high-LTV loans safer for financial institutions and mortgage investors.

"We are honored to join TMC's network of top tier lenders and strategic partners. TMC's platform affords us an ideal opportunity to work directly with their growing lending community to help deploy solutions, services and experience that make homeownership attainable and continue to advance the mortgage industry," said MGIC Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development Jay Hughes.

TMC enters 2020 on the heels of record-breaking growth in 2019, adding 53 new Lender Members, 15 Preferred Partner companies and record attendance at both 2019 winter and summer conference events. MGIC will be an active participant in TMC's 2020 Winter Conference at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, LA from February 16-18, 2020. For more information, visit https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/tmc-conferences.html.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, California, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA). For more information, visit www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

About Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation

Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation or "MGIC" (www.mgic.com), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation, serves lenders throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and other locations helping families achieve homeownership sooner by making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality. At November 30, 2019, MGIC had $220.7 billion of primary insurance in force covering over one million mortgages.

From time to time MGIC Investment Corporation releases important information via postings on its corporate website, and via postings on MGIC's website for information related to underwriting and pricing, and intends to continue to do so in the future. Such postings include corrections of previous disclosures, and may be made without any other disclosure. Investors and other interested parties are encouraged to enroll to receive automatic email alerts and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds regarding new postings.

Enrollment information for MGIC Investment Corporation alerts can be found at https://mtg.mgic.com/shareholder-services/email-alerts. For information about our underwriting and rate changes, see https://www.mgic.com/underwriting.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Company (MGIC) to be the newest addition to join its Preferred Partner Network.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

Black Knight Joins The Mortgage Collaborative’s Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced that Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI), a leading provider of mortgage software, data and analytics solutions, has been added to its Preferred Partner network.

"Black Knight is renowned in the industry for its innovative and transformative technology," said Jim Park, chief executive officer of The Mortgage Collaborative. "We're thrilled to have the company join our Preferred Partner network and offer such best-in-class products to help our member lenders manage their operations more effectively."

Black Knight's solutions help mid-market lenders significantly reduce origination costs while driving greater efficiencies in the loan production process. The suite of solutions offered to members of The Collaborative Mortgage include:
* A best-in-class, scalable loan origination system that is quick to deploy, with the configurability lenders need to support compliance and reduce turn times
* Machine-learning capabilities to read and index documents to help process more loans at scale
* Client-configurable compliance testing available within the workflow
* Advanced business intelligence for actionable insight into their operations
* Comprehensive fee service used to minimize costly fee cures related to the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure
* Product pricing and eligibility software to help lenders deliver competitive products at the best price
* eClosing and eSign solutions that help lenders systematically determine the best way to close each loan.

"Both The Mortgage Collaborative and Black Knight are focused on helping lenders reduce their costs to originate and sharpen their competitive edge," said Tyler Sherman, chief revenue officer for the Black Knight Origination Technologies division. "Black Knight becoming a part of The Mortgage Collaborative's network reinforces our mutual commitment to transforming the industry with innovative solutions and powerful insights to help drive efficiencies and improve ROI."

As 2020 approaches, The Mortgage Collaborative looks forward to a year of new opportunities and out-of-the-box solutions for its member lenders while finishing off 2019 on a high note. Record-breaking attendance is anticipated for the organization's 2020 conferences, including its winter conference in New Orleans (February 16-18) and summer conference in Denver (August 9-11).

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA). For more information, visit www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

About Black Knight

Black Knight (NYSE:BKI) is a leading provider of integrated software, data and analytics solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the homeownership life cycle.

As a leading fintech, Black Knight is committed to being a premier business partner that clients rely on to achieve their strategic goals, realize greater success and better serve their customers by delivering best-in-class software, services and insights with a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership. For more information on Black Knight, please visit www.blackknightinc.com.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced that Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI), a leading provider of mortgage software, data and analytics solutions, has been added to its Preferred Partner network.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Two New Board Members, Enjoys Record Attendance at Summer Conference

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced the addition of Kate deKay and Allison Johnston to their prestigious board of directors. Johnston and deKay were voted in Sunday, August 18, 2019, during the Lender Co-op board meeting, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee during TMC's summer conference.

Kate deKay is the CEO of Eustis Mortgage Corporation and is responsible for leading the Eustis family of company brands. She comes from a long line of mortgage lending professionals and offers a fresh perspective about embracing technology and empowering her employees to make decisions in the best interest of customers.

Allison Johnston, chief operating officer of Success Mortgage Partners, brings over 27 years of diverse industry experience. Currently serving as the Mortgage Industry Advisory Board (MIAB) vice president, former Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA) state board president and current MMLA ambassador and membership committee chairperson, Johnston provides new insight and understanding to all facets of the industry.

"When organizations lose touch with their customers and stop listening, they become irrelevant quickly," says Jim Park, the chief executive officer of TMC. "That's why at TMC, our members drive our focus and key initiatives. I'm very excited that our new board will help to continue our tradition of openness and collaboration."

This tradition of openness and collaboration is what drove participation at TMC's most recent summer conference, which was held August 18-20, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. With 348 attendees, TMC is celebrating a 17% increase in lender member attendance from their Winter Conference in Austin, Texas this past February. The Nashville event featured increasingly diverse lender members and speakers, an emphasis on relationship building and communication, new interactive whiteboard sessions, and the highest "LTV" (lender-to-vendor ratio) of any major industry conference thus far in 2019.

"We strive to create a conference experience for our lender members focused exclusively on our members' wants and needs," said Rich Swerbinsky, the chief operating officer of TMC. "We're in an industry of constant change, and our members continue to provide us with excellent feedback on what they value out of a conference experience."

TMC also announced the date and location for their next lender member conference, which will be held at The Roosevelt New Orleans, February 16-18, 2020. TMC's conferences provide lender members a unique opportunity to interact with top industry leaders. Members participate in compelling and interactive sessions led by their peers focused on growth initiatives, business best practices and experiences with third party providers.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, CA, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA). For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced the addition of Kate deKay and Allison Johnston to their prestigious board of directors. Johnston and deKay were voted in Sunday, August 18, 2019, during the Lender Co-op board meeting, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee during TMC's summer conference.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

CPROP Partners with The Mortgage Collaborative as Its Exclusive Blockchain Vendor

COVINGTON, Ky. /ScoopCloud/ -- CryptoProperties LLC (CPROP) is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) to join its Preferred Partner Network as TMC's exclusive provider of blockchain-enabled products and services.

"We are highly intrigued by the potential advantages blockchain can deliver to the mortgage industry, both in terms of operating efficiencies and product innovation," TMC Chief Operating Officer Rich Swerbinsky said. "We look forward to working closely with CPROP to help our members remain at the forefront of the industry and continue to grow market share."

"We are honored to join TMC's network of top tier lenders and strategic partners," said CPROP Co-founder Sandy Selman. "TMC's platform affords us an ideal opportunity to work directly with the lending community to tackle industry pain points and deploy solutions that advance the mortgage industry - one of the key real estate industry sub-sectors served by CPROP."

Debbie Hoffman, who has joined CPROP as a senior advisor, will serve as the senior executive for the TMC client relationship.

"This partnership between TMC and CPROP will serve both parties extremely well," Hoffman said. "CPROP's ability to deliver tailored and focused blockchain mortgage initiatives to TMC members will enable the industry to develop added efficiencies across the mortgage lifecycle."

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Founded in 2013, TMC is the largest independent mortgage cooperative in America, serving more than 155 lender members, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $200 billion. The lender network is supported by a preferred partner network of best-in-class companies that specialize within each facet of the mortgage life cycle. TMC empowers mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

For more information, visit: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About CPROP:

As a thought leader in blockchain-enabled solutions in real estate, CPROP develops and deploys proprietary and white-labeled apps across the real estate value chain, using blockchain where appropriate, to help its partners and clients reduce business risk, address pain points and capture new revenue opportunities.

For more information, please visit http://cprop.io or send your inquiry to info@cprop.io.

CryptoProperties LLC (CPROP) is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) to join its Preferred Partner Network as TMC's exclusive provider of blockchain-enabled products and services.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Three New Board Members, 45 Lender Members and Grows Attendance at 2019 Winter Conference

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, a fast-growing independent mortgage cooperative of banks, credit unions and mortgage bankers, continues growth initiatives by adding three new mortgage executives to its Board of Directors. The new board members were voted in at their bi-annual member conference held in Austin, Texas. The announcement of the new board members comes in conjunction with an addition of 45 new lender members joining the cooperative in 2018 as well as a significant increase in lender members attending their 2019 winter conference.

"We're ecstatic to have Jason Madiedo, President and CEO of Alterra Group, assume the role of chairman of the board. Joining him on the Board of Directors will be Greg Grojean, Division President for Home State Bank, N.A.; Steven Milner, Founder and CEO of US Mortgage Corporation; and Julie Piepho, President of National Operations for Cornerstone Home Lending," said founding member, David Kittle.

Jason Madiedo who is currently on The Mortgage Collaborative Board of Directors is taking on a new role as chairman. His 20+ years in the mortgage industry developing programs for underserved markets and leading business divisions with compassion and a focus on delivering results will be a huge asset for the organization moving forward. Prior to joining The Mortgage Collaborative board of directors, he served as national president for the National Association for Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) - Nevada.

Greg Grojean is a veteran in the mortgage industry with 35+ years of experience. He currently serves as President for Home State Bank in Crystal Lake, Illinois. There he serves on the executive team and manages the bank's residential mortgage division, which includes all residential mortgage origination, operations and servicing functions. In the past he's served on various boards, including the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association.

Steven Milner founded US Mortgage Corporation in 1994. The company currently has 300 employees, 33 branches nationwide and conducts business in 48 states including Washington D.C. With almost 40 years of experience in mortgage banking, Steven holds 51 individual Mortgage Loan Originator licenses and has originated close to $5 billion in mortgage loans over his career.

Julie Piepho, CMB, has over 40 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She's currently the President of National Operations for Cornerstone Home Lending. Prior to that she served in several executive positions for Norwest Mortgage and Wells Fargo. She's past chairman of the Colorado Board of Mortgage Loan Originators, Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association and is a current member of the Board of Directors for the Mortgage Bankers of America (MBA). In addition, Julie has received numerous industry awards from the MBA, MORPAC, HousingWire and the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association.

The Mortgage Collaborative provides its members with access to products and services that help reduce costs, improve compliance and better manage their businesses. Its preferred partner network consists of product and service providers across the mortgage origination ecosystem.

"The Mortgage Collaborative's core purpose is to create an environment of collaboration for our members, and that begins with listening to and learning from our lender members on what matters the most in today's challenging market. These new board members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will help guide the activities and services we offer small and medium sized lenders," said Jim Park, CEO and Partner for The Mortgage Collaborative.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative, a fast-growing independent mortgage cooperative of banks, credit unions and mortgage bankers, continues growth initiatives by adding three new mortgage executives to its Board of Directors. The new board members were voted in at their bi-annual member conference held in Austin, Texas.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds 44 New Lender Members in 2018, Now Growing Staff to Serve Expansion

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced it added 44 new lender member companies in 2018, its strongest year ever for new member growth. To help support the significant growth of their network, TMC has also added Sarah Oldani and Jennifer Haning to their staff.

Oldani joins TMC as a Member Benefits Advocate and will be responsible for helping manage TMC's quickly growing roster of mortgage lender members and the cooperative network's creative expansion of membership benefits. She previously spent six years with Lenders One in a variety of key roles. Haning joins TMC as their Business Development Coordinator and will help support TMC's network of preferred partners as well as key technology initiatives. She spent the past six years as the Banking Officer, Mortgage Compliance Specialist for Happy State Bank.

"We're so happy to add Sarah and Jennifer to our team," said The Collaborative's Chief Operating Officer Rich Swerbinsky. "They're both perfect fits for the intimate culture of our network and have a deep understanding of TMC's value proposition that will enhance our continued growth in 2019."

TMC also announced the dates and locations for their next two Lender Member Conferences. Their Winter Conference will be held February 17-19 in Austin, Texas and their Summer Conference on August 18-20 in Nashville, Tenn. TMC's conferences provide The Collaborative's lender members a unique opportunity to interact with top industry leaders. Members participate in compelling and interactive sessions led by their peers focused on growth initiatives, business best practices, and experiences with third party providers.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced it added 44 new lender member companies in 2018, its strongest year ever for new member growth. To help support the significant growth of their network, TMC has also added Sarah Oldani and Jennifer Haning to their staff.

Related link: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com

The Mortgage Collaborative Expands Benchmark, Collaboration Labs and Working Group Member Engagement Initiatives

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced that they have added and expanded upon several of their member benefits. With the continued growth of their national lender member network, TMC has increased the size and scope of their engagement programs to offer even more opportunities for their members to network and collaborate.

"We're extremely pleased to have welcomed over 30 new lender members to the TMC network since the start of this year," said Rich Swerbinsky, Chief Operating Officer of The Mortgage Collaborative. "Learning from one another has never been more important to mortgage lenders, and the expansion of our engagement programs provide our members an opportune way to do that."

Earlier this year, TMC released their newly enhanced TMC Benchmark platform, a free monthly solution that collects the 45 production, operating, and performance metrics deemed most vital by their members and offers a dashboard report. The dashboard displays their data alongside a summary comparison for other members in the network, enabling a member to see how they stack up against others in the industry, as well as their peer group within it.

Participating members can see their data broken down by retail, wholesale, and correspondent channels (if applicable), giving TMC members access to the mortgage industry's only monthly data benchmarking solution as part of membership.

TMC's Collaboration Labs have continued to expand since the spring of 2017. The "deep-dive" networking sessions with peers of similar size and scope are immensely popular among TMC lender members. Participants discuss strategic initiatives important to each participating firm. Member interest has driven the expansion of existing Labs to include additional members. Over 40 percent of TMC lender members have participated in a Collaboration Lab thus far in 2018 and more are planned in Q4.

Additionally, TMC's Working Groups, an initiative that connects like professionals within the network, has also seen tremendous growth. TMC members meet via regular conference calls and at industry events to connect and collaborate on the important issues facing the mortgage industry. The initiative currently includes a CRA Working Group, Women's Networking Group, Servicing Professionals Working Group and Marketing Working Group, with plans for a Capital Markets Working Group to start later this year.

"Our member engagement programs are designed to address the needs of our members," said Jim Park, CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative. "Many are a direct result of conversations we've had with our members. It's their needs that drive our strategy and the growth of these programs is a testament to TMC's commitment to serve them."

For more information on any of the programs above or the other benefits of membership within The Mortgage Collaborative, contact TMC COO Rich Swerbinsky at rswerbinsky@mtgcoop.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced that they have added and expanded upon several of their member benefits. With the continued growth of their national lender member network, TMC has increased the size and scope of their engagement programs to offer even more opportunities for their members to network and collaborate.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Announces Release of TMC Benchmark 2.0

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the release of its enhanced benchmarking solution for its lender members. In collaboration with TMC Preferred Partner LBA Ware(TM), TMC Benchmark now has an improved user interface, augmented reporting dashboards and peer segmentation.

It also offers the option for TMC Lender Members to have their data automatically extracted from their LOS and brought directly into to the platform with little to no manual work required to receive a customized monthly benchmarking report.

"It's more important than ever for mortgage lenders to have a firm handle on their critical metrics," said Rich Swerbinsky, Chief Operating Officer of The Mortgage Collaborative. "The type of data our members want to see has changed in this new market and real-time visibility into that information is vital. We're thrilled to collaborate with Lori Brewer and her team at LBA Ware to deliver even greater value to our members with this enhanced version of TMC Benchmark."

Created as an exclusive free benefit of membership for lenders who are part of TMC, the benchmarking tool was initially released in October 2017. The new version provides an easy-to-use platform for members to submit production, operational, execution and staff compensation data and receive visual analytics for their organization, along with peer averages from across the TMC member network.

"The trusting and open environment within the TMC Lender Member network provides the ideal foundation from which a successful benchmark project can thrive," said LBA Ware CEO and Founder Lori Brewer. "Providing visibility into data is at the core of LBA Ware's mission, and we're eager to help TMC fulfill a similar vision through the re-design of TMC Benchmark. TMC Lender Members will not only get a better handle on their own data, but also see how their metrics stack up against their peers so that they can have honest and open dialogue on how to remain competitive in their markets."

For more information on TMC Benchmark or the benefits of membership in The Mortgage Collaborative, contact TMC COO Rich Swerbinsky at rswerbinsky@mtgcoop.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

About LBA Ware(TM):

Founded in 2008, LBA Ware's mission is to inspire opportunity by delivering solutions that are essential to the way mortgage companies operate. We are a trusted partner and play a key role in our clients' success by enabling them to motivate, incentivize and better leverage the human potential within their organization. Our applications automate traditionally manual business processes for which an existing software solution does not exist, empowering lenders to create an integrated software environment that maximizes their productivity and operational efficiency.

For more information about LBA Ware and their software solutions, visit https://lbaware.com.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the release of its enhanced benchmarking solution for its lender members. In collaboration with TMC Preferred Partner LBA Ware, TMC Benchmark now has an improved user interface, augmented reporting dashboards and peer segmentation.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Welcomes Partners Credit and Verification Solutions to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of credit and verification solutions firm Partners Credit & Verification Solutions to its Preferred Partner network. Partners Credit offers TMC members a suite of comprehensive and customized credit related products and services.

"We're excited to have such a flexible and tech-savvy provider like Partners Credit joining our preferred partner network," said Rich Swerbinsky, Chief Operating Officer of The Mortgage Collaborative. "Our members stand to immensely benefit from a personalized offering as it relates to their credit and verifications needs as a result of the addition of Partners Credit to TMC's preferred partner network."

Partners Credit & Verification Solutions is the preferred provider of innovative verification and credit-related services for thousands of mortgage professionals. Partners Credit helps accomplish more through their suite of comprehensive, easy-to-use products and services. By seamlessly facilitating a client's lending process, Partners Credit helps assure compliance and reduce the number of third parties engaged in their client's workflow. This all-in-one streamlined approach enables clients of Partners Credit to spend less time managing vendors and more time focusing on what really matters: the borrower.

"We're honored to join the TMC family," said Blake Matheson, CEO and Managing Partner of Partners Credit & Verification Solutions. "The mortgage business is more dynamic than ever and full of new challenges and opportunities. We look forward to ensuring TMC's members have the tools needed to close more loans efficiently, compliantly and at low cost."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 130 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $220 billion. The lender network is supported by a preferred partner network of organizations that specialize within each facet of the mortgage life cycle. The Mortgage Collaborative is rewriting the playbook on the cooperative model and their network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About Partners Credit & Verification Solutions:

Based in Chicago Illinois and Monterey California, Partners Credit was founded in 1994 by two old friends and football coaches. Tor Matheson and Terry Donahue became close as teammates on UCLA's 1966 Rose Bowl Championship Team. Years later, after a stint running a regional collection agency and credit bureau, Tor asked Terry (who would soon become the most winning college football coach in Pac-10 conference history) to partner with him in a novel venture: a technology-driven credit reporting company that would utilize emerging, web-based solutions to deliver borrower credit data for mortgage banking. Today Partners offers a full suite of customizable underwriting and due diligence tools for mortgage origination, loan portfolio review, and risk mitigation. Since its inception, Partners has dedicated itself to three values: service, innovation, and integrity.

For more information, visit: http://www.partnerscredit.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (;TMC'), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of credit and verification solutions firm Partners Credit & Verification Solutions to its Preferred Partner network. Partners Credit offers TMC members a suite of comprehensive and customized credit related products and services.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

iEmergent Joins The Mortgage Collaborative’s Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of forecasting and analytics firm iEmergent to its Preferred Partner network. iEmergent offers TMC members market-based forecasts that can drill down into communities, making the intelligence relevant to both high-level strategic issues and specific market challenges.

"We're thrilled to have such an innovative data provider like iEmergent joining our preferred partner network," said Jim Park, Chief Executive Officer of The Mortgage Collaborative. "Our members are going to be truly impressed with the forward-looking information at their fingertips on the Mortgage MarketSmart mapping platform that will help lenders expand their business strategically."

iEmergent provides forward-looking market intelligence to organizations and professionals across the banking, lending, and housing industries. iEmergent's signature offering, Mortgage MarketSmart, is a powerful web-based application that helps organizations understand, analyze and leverage iEmergent's intelligence to improve profitability, performance, and position. For over a decade, iEmergent's forecasts of mortgage market opportunity and behavior have been the most accurate in the industry, and the company continues to explore new methods, new intelligence, and new applications to help organizations build sustainable, successful futures.

"We are excited to partner with TMC and provide their robust network of members with industry leading market insight, opportunity forecasts, and strategic analysis," shared Bernard Nossuli, COO of iEmergent. "By knowing what's next in a market, iEmergent enables lenders to anticipate change and capture opportunity as efficiently as possible, which is especially important as margins for lenders continue to narrow."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 125 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $200 billion. The lender network is supported by a preferred partner network of organizations that specialize within each facet of the mortgage life cycle. The Mortgage Collaborative is rewriting the playbook on the cooperative model and their network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

About iEmergent:
iEmergent is a forecasting and advisory firm for the lending industry. Since 2000, we have been focused on delivering a forward-looking approach to helping organizations navigate the industry's changing landscape. With a proprietary, groundbreaking method for forecasting mortgage opportunity, iEmergent can deliver accurate forecasts that drill down into every neighborhood across the nation. Lenders of all types and sizes utilize iEmergent's powerful insight, through its Mortgage MarketSmart web application, to access, analyze, and share iEmergent's data in many ways.

For more information, visit: www.iemergent.com

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of forecasting and analytics firm iEmergent to its Preferred Partner network. iEmergent offers TMC members market-based forecasts that can drill down into communities, making the intelligence relevant to both high-level strategic issues and specific market challenges.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds FullCircle Placements to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of FullCircle Placements to its Preferred Partner network. FullCircle will be the first mortgage-centric recruiting and placement service provider within TMC's network.

"Our members have long indicated a need to have a provider in the mortgage placement and recruitment space, so we couldn't be happier to add FullCircle to our Preferred Partner network," said Chief Operating Officer of The Mortgage Collaborative Rich Swerbinsky. "FullCircle's high-touch service commitment to their clients provides our members a partner that can be highly flexible to their staffing needs in direct placement, contract or temporary staffing, and loan officer recruitment."

FullCircle's primary goal is to help small and mid-sized mortgage lenders throughout the United States find great candidates for a wide spectrum of positions within the mortgage industry. With multiple recruitment service offerings and solutions, FullCircle takes pride in filling client openings quickly while keeping hiring costs at a minimum. FullCircle works directly with their clients to obtain a deep understanding of their culture and staffing needs to identify the right candidates and go above and beyond your typical job posting.

"FullCircle is extremely excited to plug into such an amazing network of lender members and preferred partners. I believe the growth of the network speaks volumes of the people who have built The Mortgage Collaborative into what it is today," said President and Founder of FullCircle Placements Daniel Greiner. "TMC is providing immense value to small and mid-sized organizations in the mortgage industry and we look forward to providing even more value to their members in the recruiting space."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 120 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $200 billion. The lender network is supported by a preferred partner network of organizations that specialize within each facet of the mortgage life cycle. The Mortgage Collaborative is rewriting the playbook on the cooperative model and their network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

About FullCircle Placements:

Based in St. Louis, Mo., FullCircle Placements is dedicated to delivering for their clients. FullCircle Placements is a full-service recruitment firm that specializes in finding top talent in the mortgage industry through their Direct Placement Services, Hourly Contract Recruitment, Loan Officer Recruiting and Temporary & Contract Staffing. FullCircle's professional network includes over 13,000 mortgage professionals who are potential candidates for their clients.

For more information, visit: www.fullcircleplacements.com

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of FullCircle Placements to its Preferred Partner network. FullCircle will be the first mortgage-centric recruiting and placement service provider within TMC's network.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds United Capital Markets to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of United Capital Markets, Inc. (UCM), the mortgage industry's leading outsource provider of dynamic MSR hedging. UCM will provide TMC Lender Members strategic advice to bank-owned and private mortgage companies focusing on MSR investment strategies, balance sheet optimization and the capital stack.

"Having Austin and UCM agree to join our quality group of Preferred Partners caps an extraordinary year for the Collaborative," said David G. Kittle, TMC Vice Chairman. "Offering our lender members real opportunities to increase their margins and protect against balance sheet volatility is why TMC will continue to achieve exceptional growth in 2018!"

"We are thrilled to join The Mortgage Collaborative and share our expertise with the members," said Austin Tilghman, CEO. "Most importantly, we are looking forward to getting to know each member company, learning about their unique challenges and offering innovative solutions designed to deliver a quantifiable difference."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 120 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $200 billion. The lender network is supported by a preferred partner network of organizations that specialize within each facet of the mortgage life cycle. The Mortgage Collaborative is rewriting the playbook on the cooperative model and their network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About United Capital Markets, Inc.:

United Capital Markets, Inc. (UCM) is the leading outsource provider for innovative risk management services primarily focusing on hedging mortgage servicing rights (MSRs). As a trusted advisor, UCM has deep experience with mortgage origination and servicing operations, mortgage banking accounting, regulatory examinations, capital formation and, of course, hedging MSRs. For hedge clients, UCM serves as a trusted advisor, rather than a counter-party, managing hedge instruments that typically generate income while minimizing volatility.

For more information, visit: https://ucm-inc.com.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of United Capital Markets, Inc. (UCM), the mortgage industry's leading outsource provider of dynamic MSR hedging. UCM will provide TMC Lender Members strategic advice to bank-owned and private mortgage companies focusing on MSR investment strategies, balance sheet optimization and the capital stack.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds FundingShield to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of FundingShield to its Preferred Partner network. FundingShield offers TMC members a pair of loan level verification services to protect lenders by assuring closing funds go to verified bank accounts belonging to licensed and authorized parties. FundingShield provides actionable intelligence to lenders while other services may provide data that you have to interpret.

"We're thrilled to add an organization like FundingShield that is so highly regarded by our Lender Members that currently utilize their products and services," said Jim Park, Chief Executive Officer of The Mortgage Collaborative. "FundingShield's sophisticated verification products will offer our members peace of mind when executing the closing process and transfer of funds at the end of a mortgage loan transaction."

FundingShield services to TMC members include, WAVs or Wire Account Verification Services, which customers can leverage wire verifications instantly from the FundingShield proprietary dataset of over 40,000 verified settlement party wire accounts. Also offered is The Guardian Service, a loan closing transaction level monitoring system that provides a loan level certificate of assurance confirming good settlement, valid CPL coverage and forms, wire account confirmation, approved and authorized closing parties, licensing of agents and more on every closing.

"We are excited to partner with TMC to provide their members with industry leading solutions to manage risk and fraud in funding their mortgage closings," said Ike Suri, Chairman & CEO of FundingShield. "With an increase in fraudulent activities including social engineering, phishing, hacks and other fraud schemes deployed in the market we hope to assist TMC members to minimize their risk while achieving the highest standard in closing and funding process oversight from a regulatory & fraud perspective. We look forward to meeting and presenting to the TMC members at the upcoming TMC events."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 120 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $200 billion. The lender network is supported by a preferred partner network of organizations that specialize within each facet of the mortgage life cycle. The Mortgage Collaborative is rewriting the playbook on the cooperative model and their network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About FundingShield:

FundingShield is an industry leading financial technology firm that protects the mortgage, real estate, title and legal services industries from wire fraud, social engineering attempts, cyber based and settlement agent based wire fraud. FundingShield's cost and time effective solutions deliver the highest level of control and risk mitigation to our clients at the loan transaction level. FundingShield has proven products with hundreds of billions of dollars of transaction history from its existing clients such as major banks, asset managers and independent mortgage banks of all sizes in the residential and commercial mortgage industry.

For more information, visit: http://www.fundingshield.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of FundingShield to its Preferred Partner network. FundingShield offers TMC members a pair of loan level verification services to protect lenders by assuring closing funds go to verified bank accounts belonging to licensed and authorized parties. FundingShield provides actionable intelligence to lenders while other services may provide data that you have to interpret.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Loan Vision to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of Loan Vision, a mortgage industry-specific financial management and accounting software provider, to its preferred partner network, giving its Lender Members access to the industry's premier accounting software.

"Loan Vision's dedication to understanding the developing business needs and evolving functionalities of mortgage lenders perfectly aligns with the mission of The Mortgage Collaborative," said Rich Swerbinsky, Chief Operating Officer of The Mortgage Collaborative. "Loan Vision truly values the art of collaboration within the mortgage industry, and their dedication to serving the mortgage industry will provide our Lender Member companies with a great business partner."

Built on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Loan Vision has transformed mortgage accounting, quickly establishing itself as the leading option for lenders looking for an industry specific, scalable financial software. With the ability to integrate directly with an organization's LOS, Loan Vision tackles several of the most common business challenges found in mortgage bank accounting departments today. Through far greater access and visibility into loan-level and cost center performance data such as branch, LO, and product type, lenders can make far more educated decisions about the direction of their organizations.

"Collaboration is a key part of working in this industry, and we're constantly looking for more opportunities to connect with organizations that hold similar values," said Martin Kerr, President of Loan Vision. "Partnering with The Mortgage Collaborative opens the door to a brand-new opportunity to reach lenders and keep their best interests at the forefront."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 120 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $200 billion. The lender network is supported by a preferred partner network of organizations that specialize within each facet of the mortgage life cycle. The Mortgage Collaborative is rewriting the playbook on the cooperative model and their network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About Loan Vision:

Founded in 2006, Greensburg, PA-based Bestborn Business Solutions are the creators of Loan Vision, a mortgage industry specific financial management and accounting software. Combining the functionality of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Bestborn's industry tool set and expertise, Loan Vision has quickly established itself as a platform trusted by some of the largest as well as the fastest growing mortgage lenders in the country. Functionality includes the ability to interface with Loan Origination Software, loan-level accounting, commission calculations, as well as a branch reporting portal.

For more information, visit: http://www.loan-vision.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of Loan Vision, a mortgage industry-specific financial management and accounting software provider, to its preferred partner network, giving its Lender Members access to the industry's premier accounting software.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Announces Addition of FirstBank Mortgage as the First Reverse Lender to Their Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with reverse mortgage lender FirstBank Mortgage. The new relationship with FirstBank Mortgage's Senior Lending Division, adds the first lender specializing in reverse mortgage lending to The Mortgage Collaborative's preferred partner network.

"FirstBank has a fantastic track record in this unique lending arena. I am confident their high level of customer service and common-sense underwriting will benefit Mortgage Collaborative members," said Rich Swerbinsky, Chief Operating Officer for The Mortgage Collaborative. "FirstBank was one of The Collaborative's first members. Adding their Senior Lending Division to our preferred partner network is a natural fit."

FirstBank's Senior Lending Division maintains a national full-service reverse mortgage fulfillment platform.

"Our Leadership team is excited about the newly formed partnership with The Mortgage Collaborative," said Rob Henger, SVP Director of Mortgage Banking for FirstBank. "I am very confident that our Reverse Mortgage Department will become a trusted advocate for any Collaborative member that wants high-touch assistance in reverse mortgage third party origination."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 120 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $200 billion. The Mortgage Collaborative is rewriting the playbook on the cooperative model and their network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About FirstBank:

FirstBank is an FDIC-insured bank and the third largest Tennessee bank, with 75 locations across the southeast. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., FirstBank serves every major market in the state and clients across the United States. With assets totaling more than $4.5 billion, FirstBank is in the top 5 percent of all U.S. banks based on assets. Since our beginning in 1906, community banking has remained our philosophy and business model as we strive to improve the quality of life for those we serve. FirstBank Mortgage strives to help everyone "Get to a Better Place".

FB Financial Corporation (NYSE:FBK) is the holding company for FirstBank.

For more information, visit: https://www.firstbankreversemortgage.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with reverse mortgage lender FirstBank Mortgage. The new relationship with FirstBank Mortgage's Senior Lending Division, adds the first lender specializing in reverse mortgage lending to The Mortgage Collaborative's preferred partner network. FB Financial Corporation (NYSE:FBK) is the holding company for FirstBank.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Notches 20 Percent Growth in Lender Membership since Q1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced that they have reached another milestone, adding 20 new lender members since their August summer conference in Nashville. This brings the Collaborative's membership total to 120 and an annual aggregate origination volume of $210 Billion.

"Our reputation for delivering a distinctive conference experience, our focus on developing innovative offerings such as the recently announced Collaboration Lab initiative and our attentiveness to our members' needs have driven the Collaborative's consistent growth," said Jim Park, CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative. "As word spreads regarding the intrinsic value received by our lender members, we anticipate these increases in our membership will prove to be the sustained norm."

"Our founders understood from the outset that creating a top shelf mortgage lending cooperative would mean attracting the best and brightest lenders with the unrivaled quality of our member experiences and services," Park added.

The cooperative network recently announced the date and location for their next Lender Member Conference, to be held February 11-14, 2018 at The Grand Del Mar Resort in San Diego, Calif.

The conferences provide The Collaborative's lender members a unique opportunity to interact with top industry leaders and to attend and participate in compelling educational and peer-to-peer networking sessions.

Details on their recent and upcoming conferences can be found at http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced that they have reached another milestone, adding 20 new lender members since their August summer conference in Nashville. This brings the Collaborative's membership total to 120 and an annual aggregate origination volume of $210 Billion.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Expands Metrics-Driven Lender Collaboration Lab Initiative

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, recently announced details surrounding the continued expansion of their Collaboration Lab initiative.

Launched in the spring of 2017, TMC's Collaboration Labs offer their Lender Members the opportunity to participate in day and a half long "deep-dive" networking sessions with peers of similar size and scope. Participating companies pre-submit a set of operating metrics and key performance indicators, from which agendas are crafted to address each lender's business needs. TMC staff manage both the preparation and communication, as well as facilitating the Lab at the host lender's office.

"I got more constructive and challenging thought content in one and a half days than in the last three industry conferences I've attended," said Stan Foraker, EVP Mortgage Banking for First Commonwealth Bank and a May Lab attendee. "With more demands on my time than ever in my career, I value the TMC Collaboration Lab's substance over style approach."

Nineteen TMC Lender Members participated in four Collaboration Labs this past spring. TMC will conduct six Labs this fall hosted by Lender Members in Phoenix, Denver, Nashville, Atlanta, Kansas City and Pittsburgh comprised of 34 companies in total.

"At TMC, we work hard to cultivate an environment of openness and support among our members. The Labs have become a natural extension of the exchange of best practices and collaboration among our members that complements our biannual conferences," said Rich Swerbinsky, TMC's Chief Operating Officer. "They provide an intimate environment where similarly situated TMC Lender Members can share ideas and walk away with actionable initiatives that help their firms operate more efficiently and strategically."

Lenders interested in participating in or hosting a Lab can find more information on the initiative at www.mortgagecollaborative.com or by contacting Rich Swerbinsky at rswerbinsky@mtgcoop.com.

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 119 lenders, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $200 billion. The network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage bankers, community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance, as well as helping our members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

The association is managed by its founding members, John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America.

For more information visit: www.mortgagecollaborative.com

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, recently announced details surrounding the continued expansion of their Collaboration Lab initiative. Launched in the spring of 2017, TMC's Collaboration Labs offer their Lender Members the opportunity to participate in day and a half long "deep-dive" networking sessions with peers.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Announces Addition of PHH Mortgage to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced a new strategic partnership with PHH Mortgage, a leading subservicer and portfolio retention provider. The new relationship with PHH Mortgage adds an experienced, best-in-class subservicer to their preferred partner network.

For over 30 years, PHH Mortgage has been an industry leader in delivering mortgage servicing and lending solutions to financial institutions to handle their outsourced mortgage needs. PHH is currently one of the largest mortgage subservicers in the industry and is welcoming opportunities to further grow its $145 billion subservicing portfolio.

"In the ever-changing industry and regulatory landscape, it is important to add experienced network partners like PHH Mortgage who have a long track record of delivering high quality, compliant solutions to a range of financial institutions and their customers," said Rich Swerbinsky, Chief Operating Officer for The Mortgage Collaborative. "With their impressive 94 percent customer satisfaction rating and the ability to manage mortgage portfolios from 1,000 to 100,000+ loans, it is easy to see how lender members of The Mortgage Collaborative will benefit from the addition of PHH Mortgage to our network."

PHH has an experienced team of mortgage professionals dedicated to delivering personalized service to its clients and maintaining the highest quality customer service for their customers. PHH's client base includes some of the largest and most recognizable financial and wealth management institutions, investors of MSRs, regional and community banks, and credit unions. The company also offers portfolio retention services to their subservicing clients, which provides the opportunity to extend and enhance customer relationships.

"We are genuinely excited to be part of The Mortgage Collaborative network and look forward to building long-term relationships with its lender members," said Steve Staid, Senior Vice President of Servicing for PHH Mortgage. "For lender members looking for a subservicing provider who is a natural extension of its team, PHH is the right partner for your organization. Our servicing operation is based on a risk and compliance structure built to bank-like standards, and a team of mortgage professionals dedicated to flawless execution and delivering exceptional customer service."

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

About PHH Mortgage:

Headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, PHH Mortgage, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation (NYSE:PHH), is one of the largest subservicers of residential mortgages in the United States. PHH Mortgage provides servicing solutions to companies who own mortgage servicing rights, including purchase and refinance loan originations to their customers. The company has been providing mortgage lending and servicing solutions since 1984 and is dedicated to responsible and ethical practices while delivering an exceptional customer experience. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.phhmortgage.com/business.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced a new strategic partnership with PHH Mortgage, a leading subservicer and portfolio retention provider. The new relationship with PHH Mortgage adds an experienced, best-in-class subservicer to their preferred partner network.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Unveils New Lender Member Benchmarking Solution

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, has released its monthly benchmarking solution to its Lender Members. The first reports were made available this month and will be provided to participants on a month-to-month, real-time basis.

TMC Benchmark(TM), a new innovative solution, is available to TMC's Lender Members as a supplementary benefit of membership at no additional cost. TMC Benchmark requires just 32 production, operational, staffing, and execution metrics on a monthly basis. Participating Lender Members receive a customized report that compares their performance benchmarks against TMC lenders and peer groups within the network.

"TMC Benchmark was created in response to direct feedback from our Lender Members, wanting a cost-effective, close to real time measurement of their performance month-over-month," said Rich Swerbinsky, Chief Operating Officer of The Mortgage Collaborative. "We worked closely with our 20-lender beta group to ensure the most meaningful metrics were incorporated. The platform is easy to use, requires no more than an hour of work each month, and delivers a report that is impactful to the participants."

"TMC Benchmark gives us near instant access to measure our operational metrics against some of the nation's best mortgage bankers and financial institutions," said Peter Kenny, Senior Vice President/CFO at Jersey Mortgage Company. "We find it to be a valuable tool and have incorporated it into our management reporting for discussion purposes."

The Mortgage Collaborative network has 117 lenders with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $200 billion. The network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage bankers, community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance, as well as helping our members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members, John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America.

For more information visit: https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, has released its monthly benchmarking solution to its Lender Members. The first reports were made available this month and will be provided to participants on a month-to-month, real-time basis.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

Certified Credit Reporting Joins The Mortgage Collaborative’s Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new preferred partner relationship with national credit information service provider, Certified Credit Reporting. As a result of this new partnership, lender members of The Mortgagee Collaborative will receive discounted pricing on Certified Credit's suite of credit and verification services.

"We at Certified Credit are so excited to be partnering with The Mortgage Collaborative. For over 30 years we have demonstrated our ability to stand out in the marketplace. Our commitment to passionate service and innovative products has created a more profitable and more efficient lending environment for our clients," said Certified Credit CEO Lucy Kereta-Block. "We now look forward to sharing our expertise and build long-lasting relationships with The Mortgage Collaborative lender members."

"The Mortgage Collaborative is thrilled to add Certified Credit as a national credit service provider that is truly focused on best-in-class execution and customer satisfaction for its clients," said TMC COO Rich Swerbinsky. "Certified Credit's diverse offering positions itself, as well as our lender members, to effectively adapt to emerging trends in the mortgage industry."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 116 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of nearly $200 billion and a preferred partner network of over 60 top vendors to the mortgage industry. The network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

About Certified Credit Reporting:

With the passion of a startup and the experience of thirty plus years in business, Certified Credit is a nationwide leader in the credit information industry. We have earned a reputation for offering excellent service, technological efficiency and a full spectrum of products, including third party verifications, fraud, flood certificates, 4506T and SSA89, lead generation, pre and post close products and more. We are proud to be a Dodd Frank Section 342 Vendor which mandates more supplier diversity in the financial sector. Our diverse makeup offers unique and fresh perspectives, allowing us to effectively reach emerging and diverse markets.

For more information, visit: www.certifiedcredit.com.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new preferred partner relationship with national credit information service provider, Certified Credit Reporting. As a result of this new partnership, lender members of The Mortgagee Collaborative will receive discounted pricing on Certified Credit's suite of credit and verification services.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

Built Named Preferred Partner of The Mortgage Collaborative

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Built was named to The Mortgage Collaborative's Preferred Partner Network, providing solutions for digital draw management and collaboration software for the network's lenders active in construction lending.

The Mortgage Collaborative represents 115 of the nation's mortgage lenders with aggregate annual origination volume of over $190 billion. With Built, members of The Mortgage Collaborative will simplify construction loan administration with real-time transparency and faster access to draws. With a completely digital process, lender members will be able to use the data for proactive risk management and portfolio insights.

"Our strategic partnership with The Mortgage Collaborative is an important step in our mission to change the way the world gets built," said Chase Gilbert, president of Built. "Lender members using Built have a streamlined experience for borrowers, builders and internal staff and the transparency to power their efficient operations while reducing risk."

"Our mission at The Mortgage Collaborative is to empower our lender members across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance," said Rich Swerbinsky, chief operating officer for The Mortgage Collaborative. "We're proud to bring Built to the Preferred Partner Network to give our construction lending members a distinct advantage in the growing construction loan market."

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA). For more information, visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

About Built:

Built is the leading provider of secure, cloud-based construction lending software. Built's collaboration platform helps lenders streamline the draw management process and revolutionizes the experience delivered to their borrowers and builders through real-time transparency and faster access to draws. With a completely digital process, lenders are also able to use the data for proactive risk management and unprecedented portfolio insights. Built serves small, regional and national lenders coast-to-coast. To find out more visit http://www.getbuilt.com. join Built Technologies on LinkedIn or follow Built on Twitter at @BuiltTechnology.

Built was named to The Mortgage Collaborative's Preferred Partner Network, providing solutions for digital draw management and collaboration software for the network's lenders active in construction lending. Built is the leading provider of secure, cloud-based construction lending software.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Announces Addition of ACS Accounting to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with east-coast based CPA and advisory firm, ACS Accounting. The new relationship with ACS, adds another best-in-class tax and accounting firm to their preferred partner network.

"ACS is highly regarded across mortgage industry for their depth of expertise and attention to detail for the clients they serve in our industry," said TMC COO Rich Swerbinsky. "The combined experience and diverse backgrounds of ACS's partners will provide well-rounded financial guidance and outstanding service and support to members of The Mortgage Collaborative."

ACS's mission is to stay on the cutting edge of the planning and compliance issues that directly affect the mortgage banking community. ACS's professionals receive specialized training and deliver specialized services to your Company. With a team of consummate professionals, ACS has established a niche in this market by securing the best resources and by forging relationships with all the key organizations and members in the mortgage industry. ACS's client base includes Independent Mortgage Bankers, Private Lenders, Securities and Real Estate Hedge Funds. The constantly changing regulatory environment has created unique challenges to mortgage bankers in their desire to remain compliant with the various organizations that govern them.

"The Mortgage Collaborative has assembled a network of lenders and strategic partner companies in a short period of time. ACS is excited to partner with The Mortgage Collaborative," said Santo Chiarelli, partner in charge of the Mortgage Banking Group at ACS. "ACS has dedicated itself to providing independent mortgage bankers with the highest level of accounting, auditing, business management, tax and advisory services and, like TMC, with access to skilled strategic partners."

The Mortgage Collaborative boasts a network of 115 lender members with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $190 billion and a preferred partner network of over 60 top vendors to the mortgage industry. The network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories. The Mortgage Collaborative has recently rolled out multiple initiatives to enhance the benefits of membership, such as "Collaboration Labs", "TMC Benchmark" and "TMCDirect."

About ACS:

Acquavella, Chiarelli, Shuster, LLP (ACS) is a full-service boutique accounting firm performing accounting, auditing, business management, tax and advisory services to the Mortgage Banking industry. We pride ourselves on servicing clients whether they are in a start-up mode or have an established business through years of dedication and hard work. Our commitment to our clients' success is the key to ACS's success. We enjoy the rewarding experience of seeing our services maximize our clients' financial success.

For more information, visit: http://www.acsaccounting.com/

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with east-coast based CPA and advisory firm, ACS Accounting. The new relationship with ACS, adds another best-in-class tax and accounting firm to their preferred partner network.

Related link: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/