Opening Communication
Margie Hennessey strives to make homeownership more accessible to the deaf community through direct communication via ASL

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Meet the 10 companies creating opportunities for women to rise, lead, and shape the future of mortgage
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Mortgage operations are constantly evolving, and today’s leaders are being challenged to do more than keep up.

Homeownership has long represented more than a set of keys.
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Sometimes, managing it all starts with admitting just how much we’re carrying. This conversation brings women together to talk honestly about the realities of balancing careers, responsibilities, and the people who depend on us.
This issue of Mortgage Women explores the power of leadership, inclusion, and innovation across the mortgage industry. From Margie Hennessey's inspiring cover story on making lending more accessible, to features on the growing influence of single women homebuyers, emerging women leaders, and trailblazers shaping the industry's future, each story highlights the importance of authentic voices, bold leadership, and creating opportunities that move housing finance forward. The issue also celebrates the 2026 Mortgage Stars, honoring the industry's standout leaders recognized this past July in New Orleans.