TMC & MBA Form Strategic Partnership To Strengthen Lender Advocacy

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding advocacy, education, and engagement opportunities for mortgage industry professionals nationwide.

The collaboration creates new channels for independent lenders to participate in national industry discussions while maintaining TMC's lender-led operational model. MBA will connect with TMC members through advocacy-focused programming, including panels, webinars, and discussions that reflect real-world lender experiences and priorities.

For MBA, the partnership strengthens connections with independent mortgage lenders, providing valuable on-the-ground insights to inform broader industry initiatives. "MBA is the leading voice for the real estate finance industry and we draw our strength and credibility from the active engagement of a diverse cross-section of members," said Bob Broeksmit, CMB, president and CEO of MBA.

"TMC and MBA share a commitment to advancing the mortgage industry through education, advocacy and collaboration," said Jodi Hall, president and CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative.

Hall emphasized that the partnership emerged from extensive consultation with TMC's advisory council, lender advocacy committee leaders, and member lenders to ensure alignment with network values.

The arrangement allows TMC members to access additional resources and engage at levels that suit their individual needs.

"The goal is to create stronger pathways for lender perspectives to be heard while giving members optional access to additional resources," Hall explained.