San Diego Business
The Mortgage Collaborative Charts 2026 Strategy Focused on Connection, Growth and Industry Resilience
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — As lenders continue to navigate a shifting housing market marked by volatility, margin pressure and rapid technological change, The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is doubling down on what it believes is the industry’s greatest strength: connection….
California’s Ferret Ban: Inherited in 1933 – Never Determined
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — After nearly eight months of waiting for public records, Legalize Ferrets (LegalizeFerrets.org) has obtained internal California Fish and Game Commission documents confirming that California’s ban on domestic ferrets was never based on scientific or administrative findings….
FICO Joins CapitalW Collective as Corporate Development Partner, Reinforcing Commitment to Industry Education and Innovation
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces FICO® (NYSE:FICO), as a Corporate Development Partner – CapitalW Collective’s highest support tier. The partnership reinforces a shared mission to educate, elevate, and empower current and future leaders within mortgage….
Cheers in Boston: TMC fall conference concludes with collaboration and confidence in the industry’s next chapter
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), wrapped up its 2025 fall conference, “Cheers in Boston: Where Everyone Knows Your Name,” held September 14-17 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The event drew hundreds of lenders, vendors, and industry leaders to connect, exchange ideas, and refocus on progress as the industry moves into its next phase of growth….
The Mortgage Collaborative partners with FICO to deliver exclusive credit intelligence to lenders
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, has added FICO, global analytics software leader, as an educational partner. This partnership gives members additional insights into credit data, market trends and risk modeling. Unlike TMC’s traditional partners, FICO will not sell products or services, focusing instead on empowering TMC’s lender network with actionable intelligence on credit behavior and market dynamics….
Aztec Link Vodka Launches to Support San Diego State University Student-Athletes
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Craft & Cause today announced the launch of Aztec Link Vodka, a premium spirit developed in collaboration with Aztec Link to provide support for San Diego State University Student-Athletes. With every bottle sold, $3 will be contributed to Aztec Link, helping fund Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities that benefit SDSU student-athletes….
The Mortgage Collaborative hosting Mortgage Tech Day at Fall conference in Boston
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, announced today that its Mortgage Tech Day will take place September 14 at the historic Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston as part of its Fall conference, “CHEERS! Where Everyone Knows Your Name.”…
TMC July 2025 Pulse of the Network survey finds mortgage lenders leaning into automation, leadership development, and product innovation to stay competitive
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Amid one of the mortgage industry’s most prolonged stretches of cost pressure and market uncertainty, the latest Pulse of the Network survey from The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) reports that lenders are responding with creativity and nimble thinking, anchored by a clear commitment to long-term resilience….
25 Mortgage Executives Bridge Local Advocacy and National Innovation Through Dual Roles with TMC and State MBAs
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Twenty-five executive leaders from The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) have been identified as holding current leadership positions in their respective state Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBAs), showcasing a growing alignment between grassroots industry advocacy and national operational collaboration….
The Mortgage Collaborative’s ‘The Sip’ Podcast Delivers Industry Insights and Peer Collaboration
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced the launch of its new weekly podcast, “The Sip,” designed to give mortgage professionals direct access to peers solving the same challenges they face every day. From tech adoption and compliance pressure to margin management, the 30-minute series delivers real-world strategies shared by lenders, for lenders-streamed live every Tuesday on LinkedIn….