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

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How to Build Influence, Drive Performance and Protect Your Time

Sandra Thompson’s groundbreaking rise from bank supervision at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to leading the Federal Housing Finance Agency reflects a career defined by steady leadership, sound judgment, and a refusal to let barriers dictate her path.

Integrating innovation without losing the human connection

Board members Seek Ways to Elevate and Empower More Women to Step into Their Potential

For Mosi Gatling, embracing change has never been optional — it’s been a way of life.

There’s a type of work in the mortgage industry that almost no one talks about.
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.