The Smartest Growth Strategy Is Already on Your Payroll | Pulse of the Network | June 2026

Every industry facing a volatile market eventually has to answer the same question: when conditions improve, do you grow by adding, or by getting better at what you already have? Twice a year, The Mortgage Collaborative surveys its lender members — independent mortgage banks, credit unions, and depository institutions — on where they’re placing their […]

Honor. Reflect. Create Space. | Juneteenth 2026

Juneteenth is a day of remembrance and reflection. The day serves as an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s history, honor resilience, and recognize the ongoing pursuit of opportunity and belonging for all. For those of us in housing finance, that reflection carries particular meaning. Our industry plays a role in helping individuals and families […]

Press Release: Mortgage AI Council

The mortgage industry is entering a new phase of AI adoption, and for many independent lenders, the challenge is no longer whether artificial intelligence will shape operations, workflows, and borrower experience. The challenge is how to approach it responsibly, collaboratively, and with practical guidance from people doing the work every day. That is the foundation […]