West Capital Lending announced a strategic partnership with Mortgage Connections, a Michigan-based brokerage that has closed more than 843 transactions and $239 million in funded loan volume over the last 14 months.
Founded by industry veterans Ali Younes and Joe Dakroub, Mortgage Connections has built its reputation on long-term relationships with realtors and clients. The Dearborn branch serves as its cornerstone office, reflecting both Michigan’s automotive legacy and future brokerage growth. According to the announcement, the partnership is “about equipping our bankers with world-class tools and resources so they can deliver truly personalized mortgage solutions to clients across the country.”
The release emphasizes that the firm aims to preserve its identity as it expands beyond Michigan, invoking Dearborn’s heritage and concluding: “By uniting Dearborn’s exceptional talent with West Capital’s proven systems, we’ll not only grow a company but cultivate a culture of leadership, service, and opportunity that honors this city’s legacy and benefits families for generations.”
In the last seven months, Mortgage Connections closed 421 transactions totaling nearly $122 million, with the release also citing more than $88 million in purchase transactions, $137 million in refinances, and $11 million in HELOC volume.
The partnership aligns with West Capital’s national expansion strategy. West Capital recently surpassed 1,000 loan officers nationwide, positioning it among the largest mortgage brokerages. The addition of Mortgage Connections deepens its Midwest footprint and complements a product suite that includes conventional, VA, USDA, non-QM, construction, and commercial loans.
“Mortgage Connections represents exactly the kind of partner we want at West Capital,” said Matthew Blackmer, Vice President of Business Development at West Capital Lending. “They are entrepreneurial, community-driven, and fiercely committed to client service. Together, we are strengthening our foundation in Michigan while accelerating our growth across the country. This partnership not only adds scale but reinforces our shared culture of innovation and leadership.”
West Capital Lending is recognized as the number one broker partner of Rocket Mortgage and among the top-three brokerage nationally by funded volume. With Mortgage Connections, the company says it continues on a record-setting growth trajectory while reinforcing its commitment to independence, excellence, and long-term opportunity for loan officers and clients.
