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Mortgage Lenders Lifted by Collaboration During Extended Period of Margin Compression, Regulatory Chaos, and Technology Transformation, reports The Mortgage Collaborative

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Navigating a prolonged era of complexity marked by compressed margins, fierce recruiting wars, regulatory uncertainty, and rapid technological transformation, mortgage lenders find guidance and support in collaboration, according to The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), an industry-leading organization for mortgage lenders of every variety. In an industry dominated by unprecedented challenges including the potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the rise of AI-driven operations, mortgage businesses need shared knowledge, tools, and strategies more than ever.

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“Trials of this magnitude are less overwhelming with a community navigating shared challenges alongside you,” said Jodi Hall, CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative. “Even in a tough market, growth opportunities exist, and TMC equips our members with the connections, insights, and, frankly, emotional support to thrive despite the headwinds.”

In an industry where isolation can stifle innovation, TMC’s collaborative model fosters an environment of openness and mutual support. Its Collaboration Labs, for example, offer members a safe space to tackle shared challenges, brainstorm solutions, and adopt cutting-edge practices, from improving operational efficiency with AI to navigating slim profit margins.

“Reflecting on another uncertain time, during COVID, belonging to TMC was like therapy,” said Eric Burgoon, EVP and Chief Lending and Experience Officer at Lake Michigan Credit Union. “TMC’s conferences and working groups continue to help us refine origination strategies, connect with technology partners, and embrace innovations. I can’t imagine navigating today’s market without TMC—it’s a game-changer.”

TMC’s impact goes beyond business results. Its inclusive approach strengthens bonds between independent mortgage banks (IMBs), credit unions, and banks, fostering relationships that transcend competition. The result is a network where members feel supported, empowered, and better equipped to manage the complexities of today’s market.

“TMC has been a catalyst for our growth,” said Ryan Doehrmann, Chief Consumer Lending Officer at GreenState Credit Union. “The relationships I’ve built through TMC are invaluable—we’re comfortable sharing ideas and learning from one another. For credit unions, it’s rare to have such a tight-knit, transparent community that delivers personal and professional value.”

From tackling affordability concerns to preparing for the future of AI in mortgage lending, TMC’s vision is to ensure members have the resources and camaraderie to overcome obstacles together.

“TMC is about more than solving immediate challenges,” said Hall. “It’s about building a future where collaboration and innovation allow our members to achieve their full potential. In this industry, no one should have to go it alone.”

To learn more about how TMC redefines collaboration in the mortgage industry, contact Director of Membership Growth, Toni Bramley.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is a membership-driven organization that empowers mortgage lenders across the United States through networking, education, and advocacy. TMC fosters an environment of collaboration and innovation, ensuring its members succeed regardless of market conditions. For more information, visit www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

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The Mortgage Collaborative Welcomes New Lender Members and Preferred Partners to Its Expanding Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, proudly announces the addition of several new lender members and preferred partners to its growing community. These organizations join TMC’s network of industry leaders committed to collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

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The newest lender members of The Mortgage Collaborative include:

  • Zillow Home Loans
  • Old National Bank
  • Griffin Funding
  • CIS Home Loans
  • NEO Home Loans, powered by Better | Better Mortgage Corporation
  • AFC Mortgage Group
  • Pilgrim Mortgage

These lenders bring over 500 years of diverse expertise and innovative approaches to mortgage lending, strengthening TMC’s mission of fostering peer-to-peer collaboration and business growth within the industry.

Additionally, TMC welcomes the following preferred partners to its network:

  • HousingWire – A leading mortgage and housing industry news, insights, and analysis source.
  • Mortgage Workflow Partners (MWP) – A trusted consultancy optimizing mortgage workflow and operational efficiencies.
  • SocialCoach (Rejoining) – A premier social media automation and compliance platform for mortgage professionals.
  • Blend (Rejoining) – A digital lending platform streamlining the mortgage application and approval process.
  • Longbridge – A prominent reverse mortgage lender focused on expanding homeownership opportunities for seniors.

“TMC’s continued growth is a testament to the power of collaboration in today’s mortgage landscape,” said Jodi Hall, President & CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative. “We are thrilled to welcome these outstanding lenders and partners, each of whom brings valuable perspectives and expertise to our network. Their commitment to innovation and service aligns perfectly with our mission of driving positive change in the mortgage industry.”

As part of TMC’s dynamic network, these new members and partners will access exclusive resources, data benchmarking, best practices, and a highly engaged community of industry professionals dedicated to collective success.

For more information about The Mortgage Collaborative and its growing network, email TheMortgageCollaborative@mtgcoop.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is a membership-driven organization dedicated to empowering mortgage lenders across the United States through networking, education, and advocacy. Our goal is to support the success of our members by fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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Agile Introduces Competitive Electronic Bidding on Fourth Month TBA Mortgage-Backed Securities

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker-dealers onto a single electronic platform, announced today the launch of electronic bidding for the fourth month in the To-Be-Announced mortgage-backed securities (TBA) market. This marks a significant leap forward in the trading landscape of off-screen securities.

The addition of electronic bidding for fourth month securities ushers in a new era of efficiency. By offering the option to extend trade settlements an additional month, Agile's electronic platform minimizes the need for frequent rolls, thereby streamlining the process of maintaining an aggregate hedge position.

Andrew Price (*note 1), Secondary Marketing Trader at Highlands Residential Mortgage, stated, "I use fourth month securities to hedge long-term builder forward contracts. Electronically trading fourth month on Agile is extremely efficient, and anytime I put fourth month in competition, my execution is better than a single-dealer bid. It's always helpful to have that extra protection while trading an off-screen security."

This groundbreaking development fosters a deeper understanding of trading dynamics for fourth-month securities, empowering market participants to make more informed decisions regarding their pricing compared to standard TBA security settlements. According to traders using Agile, the reduced frequency of transactions translates directly into increased efficiency and lower hedging costs, as each transaction incurs associated costs.

For builders, securing fourth-month TBAs via Agile offers a distinct competitive advantage. By aligning forward agreement rates with fourth-month security prices, Agile promotes pricing transparency from the inception of contracts, empowering builders to make more informed decisions.

Eric Bridges (*note 2), Vice President of Secondary Marketing at M/I Financial, shared, "Having the ability to bid fourth month competitively has yielded better, more reliable trading levels which provides greater confidence in offering stronger extended rate lock pricing or rate specials."

Fourth month bidding is now available to all Agile platform users. Mortgage lenders and broker dealers interested in learning more about this functionality are encouraged to contact Agile for more information: https://trade-agile.com/contact-us/

NOTES:

*1 - Andrew Price is a capital markets professional with more than 12 years of experience starting as a secondary marketing trader and growing into his current AVP Capital Markets role.

*2 - Eric Bridges is a VP of Secondary Marketing with more than 10 years of experience working as a secondary marketing professional.

About Agile:

Agile brings together mortgage lenders and dealers of all sizes onto a single MBS fintech platform. Agile facilitates the exchange of TBA MBS by securing and automating communication between mortgage lenders and broker-dealers. Agile digitizes the historically phone-based process to an electronic platform which may improve profitability and efficiency, while reducing administrative errors. Through its competitive TBA RFQ digital platform, mortgage lenders gain access to national and regional broker-dealers previously inaccessible on digital platforms, while broker-dealers gain access to an ever-growing network of lenders. Based in Philadelphia, Agile Trading Technologies supports a national network of clients* with a team of capital markets professionals who have deep trading experience at financial organizations of every size.

Learn more: https://trade-agile.com/

*Agile is not available for retail natural person investors.

News from Agile Trading Technologies

Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker-dealers onto a single electronic platform, announced today the launch of electronic bidding for the fourth month in the To-Be-Announced mortgage-backed securities (TBA) market. This marks a significant leap forward in the trading landscape of off-screen securities.

Related link: https://trade-agile.com/

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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/.

News from The Mortgage Collaborative

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.

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FormFree partners with Teo to modernize customer acquisition for mortgage lenders

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced a strategic partnership with Teo, a lead generation platform and AI assistant that helps mortgage lenders close more loans faster. Teo will leverage FormFree's market-leading Passport(TM) verification service to help assess the quality of incoming prospects.

Teo re-imagines the way mortgage lenders attract, pre-qualify and communicate with prospects. The platform's 24/7 AI assistant helps lenders identify and target profitable market segments and set up compliant Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns - all in just a few clicks.

After incoming leads are pre-screened to ensure quality, Teo's AI assistant manages follow-up communication using the prospect's preferred channels to quickly convert leads to loans. By engaging prospects through a synchronized cadence of video, audio and media-rich messaging across Facebook, text, voice and email, Teo's beta users have seen an 8X boost in conversion. No other software automates follow-up across all of these channels in one system.

"When it comes to the digital superhighway, if you're not first, you're last," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "Our Passport verification services are already used by thousands of lenders to gain insight into loan applicants' ability to pay, and by partnering with Teo, we're moving those insights even earlier in the sales funnel to power an entirely new way of engaging with prospects."

"Forget chasing bad prospects, overpaying marketers or sharing marked-up leads with competitors," said Teo Founder and CEO Ray Schwartz. "Teo works 24/7/365 and enlists the help of market-leading solutions like Passport by FormFree to ensure leads are vetted and nurtured, so lenders can focus on building relationships, closing more deals and expansion."

About FormFree(R)

FormFree(R) is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek(R) and Passport(TM) are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

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FormFree today announced a strategic partnership with Teo, a lead generation platform and AI assistant that helps mortgage lenders close more loans faster. Teo will leverage FormFree's market-leading Passport verification service to help assess the quality of incoming prospects.

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ARMCO Expands Client Base by Adding KWIK Mortgage, The KLR Group and Several Top 25 Mortgage Lenders

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, has announced that it has achieved significant growth during the first two quarters of 2019, the result of acquiring new clients, including KWIK Mortgage, The KLR Group and several top 25 mortgage lenders.

"We needed a faster, more efficient quality control platform to keep up with the digital POS and LOS solutions we've implemented in recent years," said Paul Campbell, EVP Retail Lending at KWIK Mortgage. "ACES enable us to transact loans faster, while assuring us higher quality and compliance."

"The purchase market may be contracting, but lenders' regulatory concerns are growing," said Phil McCall, president of ARMCO. "Smart organizations, like KWIK and The KLR Group, are proactive about minimizing risk exposure and keeping pace with today's faster digital mortgage processing and realize that QC technology is key to both."

"When it comes to post-close quality control, the primary concerns are compliance in both loan underwriting/investor requirements as well as the GSE review requirements," said Ed Hunter, President and Founder of The KLR Group. "The KLR Group must deliver in both these worlds for clients with different goals, objectives and processes. ACES gives us the platform to consistently hit turn-times, configure services to meet individual client needs and deliver unequalled quality in a very price competitive environment."

ARMCO's technologies are known to expedite the QC process and enable scalability. Its flagship product ACES Audit Technology(TM) is a fully configurable, enterprise-wide audit platform that uses multi-answer questionnaires to cut review times by up to 50%. ACES Automated Document Manager identifies missing documents within loan file as well as bookmarks and indexes for ease of review.

"Our growth not only benefits ARMCO, but also our new clients, who can be confident in the compliance and quality of loans they're transacting," said McCall. "All this adds up to a big win for the industry."

ABOUT ARMCO

Over half of the top 20 mortgage lenders in the U.S. choose ARMCO as their provider of risk management software. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(TM), has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing. ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality.

For more information, visit http://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

News from ARMCO ACES Risk Management

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, has announced that it has achieved significant growth during the first two quarters of 2019, the result of acquiring new clients, including KWIK Mortgage, The KLR Group and several top 25 mortgage lenders.

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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/.

News from The Mortgage Collaborative

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.

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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.

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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.

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The Mortgage Collaborative Adds 14 New Lender Members

Rich Swerbinsky

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/.

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