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The Mortgage Collaborative Names Rich Swerbinsky as its Chief Operating Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced it has promoted Rich Swerbinsky to the role of Chief Operating Officer.

Having served as its executive vice president of national sales and strategic alliances since 2015, Rich Swerbinsky will now serve TMC as its COO. Swerbinsky will continue to oversee national sales and strategic alliances as part of his new responsibility.

"Under Rich's leadership over the past two and a half years, TMC has experienced tremendous growth and market adoption. Working with a talented group of TMC staff, he has done an exceptional job of bringing on some of the best and brightest mortgage lenders in the country," said Jim Park, CEO of TMC. "In his new role at TMC, I know Rich will continue to create a unique and supportive environment for our lender members and build lasting relationships with our strategic partners."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 116 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of nearly $200 billion. The network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers, 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/.

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The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced it has promoted Rich Swerbinsky to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Having served as its executive vice president of national sales and strategic alliances since 2015, Rich Swerbinsky will now serve TMC as its COO.

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

Mortgage Collaborative Announces Addition of First Community Mortgage to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new preferred partnership with national correspondent investor and mortgage loan servicer, First Community Mortgage (FCM). The new relationship with FCM adds another best-in-class national correspondent investor to their preferred partner network.

"It is a pleasure to welcome First Community Mortgage to The Mortgage Collaborative as a preferred partner at the same time they are celebrating their 15th year of outstanding service," said Rich Swerbinsky, executive vice president of national sales & strategic alliances for The Mortgage Collaborative. "Their reputation for professionalism and performance in the services they provide makes them an important and welcome addition to our exclusive preferred partner network."

"Teamwork is at the heart of everything FCM Correspondent does, and that extends to the relationships we have with our partners," said Joe Griffin, correspondent lending sales manager for First Community Mortgage. "We appreciate the value our partners add to our business, and we work very hard to reciprocate by actively building and enhancing those relationships. Our Human Mortgage approach aligns perfectly with the value proposition The Mortgage Collaborative members have come to expect and receive. We are looking forward to growing the business of their members."

FCM Correspondent offers both Delegated and Non-Delegated underwriting options for Conventional, FHA, VA and USDA products via Best Efforts and Mandatory delivery platforms.

"In a very short time, The Mortgage Collaborative has brought together an outstanding network of lenders and partner companies. It is an honor to join that community and we are committed to helping build on their already excellent reputation," Griffin said. "It is important to understand that, while FCM is who we are, Human Mortgage is how we operate. Human Mortgage is the culture and way of doing business that our partners enjoy and appreciate. The FCM team works hard to provide the operational speed, pricing consistency and unparalleled underwriting support our partners seek and deserve. We recognize that there are human beings at the end of every loan transaction, so we leverage our greatest asset - our own human beings - to support those partners throughout the process. This ensures that both the consumer and our clients receive maximum benefit, and that we become the investor of choice."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 115 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $190 billion. The network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers, 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 First Community Mortgage:

Founded in 2002, First Community Mortgage is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Community Bank of Tennessee with operations centers in Murfreesboro, Columbus, and Kansas City. First Community Mortgage is a FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA seller/servicer and offers mortgage solutions to consumers and financial institutions. With mortgage volume of $2.1 billion in 2016, First Community Mortgage was ranked the #1 lender for new construction homes for the past 5 years as published by Metrostudy and #6 for 2014 in the Nashville Business Journal's Book of Lists.

For more information, visit http://www.fcmpartners.com/ or http://fcmkc.com/corr/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new preferred partnership with national correspondent investor and mortgage loan servicer, First Community Mortgage (FCM). The new relationship with FCM adds another best-in-class national correspondent investor to their preferred partner network.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative Eclipses Industry with Lender-focused Initiatives Launched at its 2017 Summer Conference

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the shadow of the first full solar eclipse in 38 years in the continental United States, The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) held its largest conference to date with nearly 300 members and vendor partners in attendance. TMC has extended its significant membership growth with 20 new members joining the cooperative since its 2017 Winter Conference less than six months ago.

During its Nashville summer conference event, the industry's premier lender cooperative introduced a series of initiatives that will strengthen its members' ability to operate a dynamic lending business more profitably.

"Our growth both in membership and member benefits is a tremendous validation of our founders' vision," said John Robbins, CMB, TMC Chairman. "We knew in 2013 that lenders were hungry for industry alliances that would actually improve their businesses, and that is what we've built."

Following are TMC initiatives launched at its 2017 Summer Conference:

* TMC Direct, powered by Resitrader, unites the TMC lender network with Resitrader technology, delivering a dynamic and interactive marketplace for whole loan trading and vendor orders.

"We're honored to support the remarkable growth and market presence of TMC," said John Ardy, CEO of Resitrader and chairman of TMC's Lender Member Engagement Committee. "We look forward to a relationship that takes full advantage of TMC's market expertise and alliances."

* TMC Benchmarking allows members to compare production and operational metrics among their TMC peers via a simple data submission interface delivering valuable insights in an easy-to-understand report.

"As our market evolves, the need for business Intelligence has never been more vital to making sound business decisions," said Jason Madiedo, president of Alterra Home Loans. "TMC has taken business intelligence to the next level by combining real time data and technology with regular ongoing peer-to-peer live interactions. This enables companies like Alterra to be exceptionally responsive and confident in our key decisions."

* TMC Affordable Lending Outreach is a pilot program offering affordable lending support and education for select TMC lenders through educational resources and materials provided by Fannie Mae to promote expanded lending to low- and moderate-income borrowers, rural and manufactured housing communities. Following its 2017 pilot, TMC plans to expand the initiative in 2018, allowing additional members of the cooperative to participate.

"TMC is pleased to promote affordable lending options to traditionally underserved markets in all corners of America with support from Fannie Mae," said David G. Kittle, vice chairman and president of The Mortgage Collaborative. "Whether it's rural areas or manufactured housing, TMC is committed to ensuring that mortgage access is available in all markets to households of modest means."

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/.

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In the shadow of the first full solar eclipse in 38 years in the continental United States, The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) held its largest conference to date with nearly 300 members and vendor partners in attendance. TMC has extended its significant membership growth with 20 new members joining the cooperative since its 2017 Winter Conference less than six months ago.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative Announces Addition of Notarize to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with Notarize, the nation's first entirely digital mortgage closing and remote notarization provider, adding them to the preferred partner network.

Notarize for Mortgage is the first digital platform to enable an entirely legal and compliant online mortgage closing process. Notarize is closing mortgages online in partnership with major lenders and title underwriters/agencies - enabling borrowers to close online whenever and wherever they choose. Verified by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Notarize for Mortgage platform digitizes the entire closing process with technology to securely coordinate lenders, title companies and borrowers online.

Notarize for Mortgage's online closing platform offers borrowers a fundamentally better experience, reduces costs for lenders, accelerates the sale of loans into the secondary market and gives every constituent greater trust and visibility into the validity of mortgage documents.

"eMortgages have been top of mind for Lender Members of The Mortgage Collaborative for a few years now, as evidenced by the constant interest we receive on networking calls and breakout sessions at our member conferences when we cover the subject," said Rich Swerbinsky, executive vice president of national sales and strategic alliances for The Mortgage Collaborative. "The addition of Notarize provides our Lender Members a digitized eMortgage process that is entirely online, paperless and scalable, and will help move the needle on the broad adoption of eMortgage that has largely been stalled due to a need for a digital, online closing experience."

For now, online closings with Notarize are available to borrowers in Washington, Virginia, Illinois and Montana. Notarize plans to expand across the country through their strategic partnerships with title underwriters/agencies and other key ecosystem stakeholders in very short order.

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 110 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $190 billion. The network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers and community banks and depositories.

"On the heels of launching Notarize for Mortgage, the first platform to enable a completely online mortgage closing process, we are thrilled to partner with The Mortgage Collaborative to scale online closings across the country," said Pat Kinsel, founder and CEO for Notarize. "While digitizing the mortgage closing can transform a lender's operations and offers borrowers a fundamentally better experience, the transition for lenders requires new tools and new techniques. Beyond our closing platform, Notarize specializes in helping lenders transition their operations to unlock the benefits of a truly paperless, online closing, The Mortgage Collaborative has taken a leading role in understanding and advancing new technologies and we look forward to partnering together to move the industry into the digital age."

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 Notarize:

Notarize is the first notary public platform allowing any person or business to get their documents legally notarized online. Notarize is also the first company to enable an entirely online mortgage closing process. Founded in 2015, Notarize has helped tens of thousands of individuals and businesses (on every continent, except Antarctica) get documents digitally notarized. For more information, please visit https://notarize.com/business/mortgage.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with Notarize, the nation's first entirely digital mortgage closing and remote notarization provider, adding them to the preferred partner network.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative Announces New Affordable Lending Outreach Pilot Program

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announces a new pilot with a focus on affordable lending support and education for select lenders that are members of TMC's network, using educational resources and materials provided by Fannie Mae.

The new Affordable Lending Outreach Pilot Program was developed to promote the cooperative's lender members' initiatives to expand lending to low-income to moderate-income borrowers, rural and manufactured housing communities.

The Affordable Lending Outreach Pilot Program will help participating lender members expand educational events with nonprofit organizations, enhance partnerships with community groups to promote affordable lending options, train targeted populations and assist with the cost of homeownership counseling for consumers. The innovative program will be tested with select lender members in 2017, and TMC plans to expand the initiative in 2018, allowing additional members of the cooperative to participate.

"TMC is pleased to promote affordable lending options to traditionally underserved markets in all corners of America with support from Fannie Mae," said David G. Kittle, vice chairman and president of The Mortgage Collaborative. "Whether it's rural areas or manufactured housing, TMC is committed to ensuring that mortgage access is available in all markets to households of modest means. We applaud Fannie Mae and its commitment to work with our members to fulfill this important mission."

TMC's Affordable Lending Outreach Program aims to help consumers responsibly obtain homeownership and by supporting the cooperative's growing network of best-in-class lender members in their outreach and educational efforts.

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 to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The cooperative 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, the 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, announces a new pilot with a focus on affordable lending support and education for select lenders that are members of TMC's network, using educational resources and materials provided by Fannie Mae.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative Announces Addition of Strategic Compliance Partners to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with national compliance solutions provider, Strategic Compliance Partners. The new relationship with Strategic Compliance Partners adds another best-in-class mortgage compliance company to their preferred partner network.

"In the ever-changing world of regulatory mortgage compliance, Strategic Compliance Partners provides the on-demand results and strategic direction lenders and brokers need to succeed," said Rich Swerbinsky, executive vice president of national sales & strategic alliances for The Mortgage Collaborative. "The addition of an organization like Strategic Compliance Partners and Founder and CEO Ari Karen as a valuable industry resource to The Mortgage Collaborative's network will only benefit our lender members."

Strategic Compliance Partners (SCP) is more than a compliance and consulting company. With a team that includes accomplished attorneys and experienced compliance practitioners, SCP brings together innovative technologies and legal insight to deliver outstanding compliance management solutions to mortgage banks, warehouse banks, mortgage brokers, and other financial institutions.

"The Mortgage Collaborative has assembled an impressive network of lenders and partner companies in a few short years and we're excited to add value to their first-class membership," said Ari Karen, founder and CEO for Strategic Compliance Partners. "Our team is comprised of seasoned compliance specialists and attorneys who have years of industry knowledge and expertise. Together we'll be able to provide the support and guidance to help keep members of The Mortgage Collaborative compliant and sleep easy at night."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 110 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $190 billion. 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: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About Strategic Compliance Partners:

Strategic Compliance Partners (SCP) provides compliance management, to oversee and assist in the development and implementation of a lender's compliance programs. SCP offers fixed price, attorney driven holistic compliance solutions that balance a lender's revenue opportunities with risk mitigation to achieve compliance that both enables and protects a lender's business.

Our seasoned compliance specialists have one goal in mind - to help our clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of the mortgage financial industry. Our solutions include a wide variety of services and technologies to simultaneously mitigate risk, achieve CFPB compliance and increase profitability.

For more information, go to https://strategiccompliancepartners.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with national compliance solutions provider, Strategic Compliance Partners. The new relationship with Strategic Compliance Partners adds another best-in-class mortgage compliance company to their preferred partner network.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative Appoints Arthur Prieston, CMB, Chair of Newly Formed Capital Markets Committee

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced that industry authority Arthur Prieston has been appointed chair of its newly formed Capital Markets Committee. In this role, Prieston will lead capital market engagements for the group's lender members.

Prieston is the Chairman of The Prieston Group, which includes TPG subsidiary PBIS and affiliate American Mortgage Law Group. Spanning three decades, his career includes consulting-relevant experience in mortgage banking, legal and insurance fields, mergers and acquisitions including: conducting structured quantitative and qualitative analysis, program definition and management, and developing operational and growth strategy.

"We couldn't be more thrilled that Arthur has agreed to take on this role inside The Collaborative," said David G. Kittle, TMC's Vice Chairman and President. "The newly formed Capital Markets Committee is the first of three high level committees we're launching to elevate engagement between our lender members and our preferred partners while increasing their profitability."

Prieston's duties as Chair of the Capital Markets Committee, will include:

• Cultivating trust-based lender relationships;
• Leading strategy and transformation engagements;
• Supporting development of compelling responses to new business opportunities;
• Assessing and managing risks and issues, and making adjustments as needed; and
• Ensuring business outcomes are achieved

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 110 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $180 billion. 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: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced that industry authority Arthur Prieston has been appointed chair of its newly formed Capital Markets Committee. In this role, Prieston will lead capital market engagements for the group's lender members.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative Announces Addition of The Money Source as a Correspondent Investor to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with national correspondent investor and mortgage loan servicer, The Money Source. The new relationship with The Money Source adds another best-in-class national correspondent investor to their preferred partner network.

"The Money Source purchases a wealth of loan products and they offer their sellers flexible guidelines with minimal overlays. Their brand promise 'Relationships Matter' embodies the spirit of collaboration that we've set out to create at The Mortgage Collaborative. The addition of a reputable organization like The Money Source is a real win for our lender members," said Rich Swerbinsky, executive vice president of national sales & strategic alliances for The Mortgage Collaborative.

The Money Source Inc., specializes in direct to agency loan securitization. Their approach is to provide robust product offerings for their sellers with minimal to no overlays while retaining the servicing and offering the homeowner continued customer service after the loan closes. The Money Source prides itself on empowering their sellers to create their own guidelines and credit culture to fit the needs of their respective lending communities.

"The Mortgage Collaborative has assembled an impressive network of lenders in a short period of time and we couldn't be more thrilled about this partnership," said Jon Ellis, senior vice president, correspondent sales for The Money Source. "It is our intent at The Money Source to redefine the way lenders and correspondent investors interact by offering superior products and tools for lenders to reach a larger number of qualified clients to enable exponential business growth. We look forward to building long-term, meaningful relationships with the team at The Mortgage Collaborative and their members."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 110 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $180 billion. 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: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About The Money Source:

As a top 15 correspondent investor, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Melville, NY, The Money Source is building a model of excellence in the mortgage industry. The Money Source offers competitive FHA, VA, Conventional and HECM products and sub-servicing throughout all 50 states. The Money Source has been recognized for innovation in company culture, embodying their brand promise of "Relationships Matter." For more information, visit: https://correspondent.themoneysource.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with national correspondent investor and mortgage loan servicer, The Money Source. The new relationship with The Money Source adds another best-in-class national correspondent investor to their preferred partner network.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative Partners with MQMR to Provide Its Members with Risk Management and Compliance Services

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced a strategic partnership with Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC ("MQMR"), a national leader in risk management and compliance services.

"Our members stand to gain tremendously from the MQMR suite of compliance, servicing, and vendor-risk management solutions," said Rich Swerbinsky, executive vice president of National Sales and Strategic Alliances for The Mortgage Collaborative. "With more than 1,500 reviews of originators, subservicers, document custodians, and vendors annually, MQMR truly bridges the gap between risk and compliance, providing a platform that stands unmatched to any other provider in the industry."

As a result of the partnership, The Mortgage Collaborative's members will receive discounted pricing on MQMR's services, including internal audit, vendor management, servicing QC and subservicer oversight, and compliance support.

"MQMR is a much needed addition to our platform and a firm we have been seeking to partner with for more than a year," Swerbinsky said.

"By partnering with The Mortgage Collaborative, we are able to extend our reach to assist more lenders in navigating the increasingly regulated market," said Michael Steer, president of MQMR. "Their member base continues to expand at a fast rate and our services fit nicely within the platform. We are thrilled to be a part of it."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 110 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $180 billion. 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: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC:

MQMR bridges the gap between risk and compliance through its suite of risk-related services. Since its inception, MQMR has launched multiple products and services to assist lenders in navigating regulatory requirements, providing mortgage compliance consulting throughout the origination process, servicing QC and servicing oversight to master servicers, and filling the void of meeting vendor management oversight requirements. With 1,500+ operational reviews of mortgage companies, subservicers, document custodians, and vendors annually, MQMR prides itself on being an industry leader throughout the entire life cycle of the loan.

MQMR is viewed as an industry leader in counterparty risk and compliance. To learn more, visit mqmresearch.com, subsequentqc.com, and hqvendormanagement.com.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced a strategic partnership with Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC ("MQMR"), a national leader in risk management and compliance services.

The Mortgage Collaborative Welcomes LaNette Holley as Director of Strategic Initiatives

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced the hiring of LaNette Holley as their Director of Strategic Initiatives.

"Adding LaNette to our team further enhances our ability to create innovative solutions that will benefit our lender member's ability to compete more effectively in today's market," said Jim Park, CEO of The Collaborative. "LaNette brings hands-on industry experience and a genuine passion for the housing industry to the team."

LaNette Holley comes to The Mortgage Collaborative with over 25 years of experience in the area of mortgage lending. As Director of Strategic Initiatives, LaNette will help lead The Collaborative's efforts to continue to creatively expand the benefits of membership that the cooperative network delivers to its originating members.

Prior to joining TMC, Holley served for 15 years at Fannie Mae in many different aspects of their account management team. Prior to this most recent role, she spent six years as a mortgage loan originator and four years working as a processor and an underwriter.

LaNette maintains active involvement with several charities, including the Alzheimer's Association, Autism Speaks, March of Dimes, and the Children's Home & Aid Society.

The cooperative network also recently announced the dates and locations for their next two Lender Member Conferences, which will be held August 20-23, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. and February 11-14, 2018 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 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 (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced the hiring of LaNette Holley as their Director of Strategic Initiatives. Holley comes to The Mortgage Collaborative with over 25 years of experience in the area of mortgage lending.

The Mortgage Collaborative Partners with Blend to Enhance the Mortgage Experience with Digital, Automated Platform

SAN DIEGO, Calif., /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced a partnership with Blend, a Silicon Valley technology company bringing mortgages into the modern age, to deliver a digital mortgage experience that is fast, simple and secure to its network of small, mid-sized, and community-based lenders.

"Lenders stand to save ample time, energy, and resources when they can offer their customers a truly digital mortgage experience," said Rich Swerbinsky, EVP of National Sales & Strategic Alliances for The Mortgage Collaborative. "Blend's platform is well-regarded in the industry, and we look forward to helping place their technology in the hands of more lenders through our network."

As a result of the partnership, The Mortgage Collaborative's members will receive discounted pricing on Blend's white-label platform, which creates an end-to-end digital mortgage experience that simplifies workflows for lenders and borrowers, while reducing risk and ensuring compliance. The Mortgage Collaborative's network of lenders can offer borrowers a simpler, faster application process using any desktop, tablet, or mobile device.

Furthermore, Blend will provide members of The Mortgage Collaborative with frequent expertise at various network education events hosted throughout the year.

"Blend uses technology and consumer-centered design to provide the most seamless home lending process possible," said Nima Ghamsari, CEO & co-founder of Blend. "The Mortgage Collaborative has assembled an impressive roster of lenders, and this partnership will help ensure lenders of all shapes and sizes can offer their consumers a truly modern borrowing experience."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 100 lenders strong, with an annual origination volume of $156 billion. The network caters to lenders of all sizes, with the majority of members generating between $500 million and $2 billion in originations annually.

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 Blend:
Blend is a Silicon Valley technology company transforming the multi-trillion dollar home mortgage industry. Blend's technology delivers speed and efficiency to lenders, so they can serve the modern borrower and safely navigate the industry's changing rules and regulations.

Founded in May 2012, Blend is backed by Peter Thiel, Andreessen Horowitz, Formation 8, Lightspeed, Max Levchin, Hans Morris, and other leading venture investors. To learn more, visit https://blend.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced a partnership with Blend, a Silicon Valley technology company bringing mortgages into the modern age, to deliver a digital mortgage experience that is fast, simple and secure to its network of small, mid-sized, and community-based lenders.

The Mortgage Collaborative President and Vice Chairman David G. Kittle Issues Statement Supporting Mortgage Bankers Association GSE Reform Proposal

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On behalf of its network of lenders, David G. Kittle, CMB, president and vice chairman, The Mortgage Collaborative, has issued the following statement on the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) release of its GSE Reform proposal, "GSE Reform: Creating a Sustainable, More Vibrant Secondary Mortgage Market":

"The issue of GSE reform is critically important for the independent mortgage banks, community banks and credit unions that today originate more than 3 out of every 4 home loans in the country," said Kittle. "The MBA's reform proposal recognizes the value of a competitive and diverse primary market, and calls for important reforms that will provide stable liquidity for the 30-year fixed mortgage and preserve a level playing field for smaller lenders.

"Guarantee fees based on loan quality not volume, and a new structure that encourages increased private capital flow into the primary market are all central elements to the MBA plan and key principles for the members of The Mortgage Collaborative," Kittle said.

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 100 lenders strong, with an annual origination volume of $156 billion. The network caters to lenders of all sizes, with the majority of members generating between $500 million and $2 billion in originations annually.

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/.

On behalf of its network of lenders, David G. Kittle, CMB, president and vice chairman, The Mortgage Collaborative, has issued the following statement on the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) release of its GSE Reform proposal, "GSE Reform: Creating a Sustainable, More Vibrant Secondary Mortgage Market":

The Mortgage Collaborative Marks Major Milestone Adding 100th Lender Member

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced today that the 100th lender member joined the organization, a milestone reached following their recent Winter Lender Member Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.

This continues the steady growth that The Collaborative has achieved adding thirty lender members in the last four months.

"Reaching the 100 lender member milestone is a seminal moment for our network," said Rich Swerbinsky, EVP of National Sales & Strategic Alliances. "The addition of these companies increases the aggregate origination volume of The Mortgage Collaborative's lender members to over $150 billion."

"The Mortgage Collaborative also unveiled 'The Collaboration Lab' at their Winter Conference in Scottsdale. It's an intimate relationship building initiative that focuses on benchmarking and problem solving, receiving rave reviews from our record number of attendees." said David G. Kittle, TMC's Vice Chairman and President. "The value proposition delivered by Rich and our team is clearly being recognized by our preferred partners and lender members."

"I could not be more proud of the success of the Winter Lender Member Conference and our sustained growth," Kittle said.

The cooperative network also released details about recently announced dates and locations for their next two Lender Member Conferences, which will be held from August 20-23, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. and February 11-14, 2018 in San Diego, Calif. The conferences provide The Collaborative's lender members have a unique opportunity to interact with top industry leaders and to attend and participate in a number of powerful 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, 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, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced today that the 100th lender member joined the organization, a milestone reached following their recent Winter Lender Member Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The Mortgage Collaborative Releases Aggressive 2016 Growth Data, Marking $150 Billion in Origination Volume

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the industry's premier mortgage cooperative, today released year-end data on its 2016 growth.

"Adding 50 new lender members and 20 new Preferred Partners in 2016 met the aggressive goals established by our Board, and grew our aggregate origination volume to over $150 billion," said David G. Kittle, CMB, the Collaborative's President.

"In addition to these amazing gains we've extended our partnerships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and NAHREP, and hired two experienced professionals to support Rich Swerbinsky, our EVP of National Sales. Jen Peachman and Tom Gallucci bring valuable years of customer service experience to TMC," Kittle said.

"We also greatly expanded our educational and peer-to-peer networking platform that offered lender, networking calls on relevant and specific industry issues," he said. "As we move into 2017 TMC will continue to expand on both our Winter and Summer conferences, both of which were resoundingly successful in 2016."

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, 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: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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The Mortgage Collaborative, the industry's premier mortgage cooperative, today released year-end data on its 2016 growth. "Adding 50 new lender members and 20 new Preferred Partners in 2016 met the aggressive goals established by our Board, and grew our aggregate origination volume to over $150 billion," said David G. Kittle, CMB, the Collaborative's President.

The Mortgage Collaborative Appoints David G. Kittle, CMB, President

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, an independent mortgage lending cooperative, today announced the appointment of David G. Kittle, CMB as its President said John M. Robbins, CMB, the corporation's Chairman.

"The exceptional growth of TMC dictates we have an experienced mortgage professional at the helm," said Robbins. "Engaged for more than 40 years in every aspect of our industry's leadership, David is uniquely qualified to take the Collaborative to the next level and beyond as TMC expands its Lender Member services into the Secondary Market and Technology Innovation."

"I'm honored to be asked by the Board, my friends and my partners to step into this role," said Kittle. "The Mortgage Collaborative has an outstanding team that I look forward to working with and expanding in the coming months as TMC moves into new areas that will continue to add profitability to our Lender Members."

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 http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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The Mortgage Collaborative, an independent mortgage lending cooperative, today announced the appointment of David G. Kittle, CMB as its President said John M. Robbins, CMB, the corporation's Chairman.

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds 14 New Lender Members

The Mortgage Collaborative, an independent mortgage lending cooperative, today announced the addition of 14 new lenders to their national network of originating members, according to the Collaborative's EVP of National Sales & Strategic Alliances, Rich Swerbinsky.

"It's inspiring to our team hearing about the value great companies like these see in our network," said Swerbinsky. "Being completely independent allows us always to focus on our members first and foremost. This is a challenging climate for mortgage originators, especially small to mid-sized lenders, as mortgage origination costs skyrocket. The technology and innovation in this industry is changing rapidly and lenders are spending more time than ever playing defense. At a time where business development issues and initiatives are paramount to the future success of mortgage originators, we act as a partner to our members in overcoming all of those challenges."

The new member companies are as follows:
Advisors Capital - Novi, MI
Churchill Mortgage - Brentwood, TN
Columbus First Bank - Columbus, OH
FBC Mortgage - Orlando, FL
First Community Mortgage - Murfreesboro, TN
First Direct Lending - Irvine, CA
Fulton Mortgage Company - Lancaster, PA
Integrity Home Mortgage Corporation - Winchester, VA
Nations Lending Corporation - Independence, OH
Origin Bank - Addison, TX
People's Mortgage Company - Chandler, AZ
Platte Valley Bank of Missouri - Platte City, MO
Sente Mortgage - Austin, TX
Sunstreet Mortgage - Tucson, AZ.

The addition of these companies increases to over $90 billion annually the aggregate origination volume of The Mortgage Collaborative's lender members. In the past 12 months, The Collaborative has added 48 new originating lender members, continuing the rapid growth for the nation's only independent cooperative network.

The Mortgage Collaborative also recently announced their Summer Lender Member Conference, which will be held August 20-23, 2016 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The conference provides 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 the conference 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/.

Twitter: @MtgCoop

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