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In this issue of Mortgage Women Magazine, we celebrate the women who continue to elevate our industry through resilience, innovation, mentorship, and vision.
As we move toward summer, we are especially excited to invite you to join us this July in New Orleans for the Mortgage Star Conference, where industry leaders from across the country will come together to share insights, strengthen relationships, and shape the future of housing finance. This year’s conference will also shine a special spotlight on the Mortgage Women Leadership Council and the women across our industry who continue to lead with excellence, elevate others, and create meaningful change. Mortgage Star has always been about connection and collaboration, and this year we are especially proud to celebrate the women who are shining brightly and helping pave the way for the next generation of leaders.
Immediately following Mortgage Star, the Ultimate Mortgage Expo will continue the conversation with dynamic programming, networking, and industry engagement that reflects the evolving future of mortgage lending and leadership.
This issue also features one of the most compelling conversations we have published to date.
In Beyond Barriers: A Conversation with Sandra Thompson, former FHFA Director Sandra Thompson gives her first interview to Mortgage Women Magazine, and it is extraordinary. Thompson reflects candidly on her groundbreaking career, from becoming the first African American and first woman to lead bank supervision at the FDIC to serving as the first female Director of FHFA. Her perspective on leadership, resilience, mentorship, confidence, and public service is both deeply personal and profoundly instructive.
What makes this interview so remarkable is not only the history she has made, but the honesty and wisdom she shares along the way. Sandra speaks openly about navigating leadership in male-dominated spaces, learning to recover from failure, balancing career and family, and the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for women entering the industry today.
This is the kind of conversation you will underline, revisit, and share.
As you turn the pages of this month’s issue, take your time with this interview. There are lessons here for every stage of a career, whether you are just entering the industry, stepping into leadership, or looking for renewed inspiration in your professional journey.
Keep reading. You won’t want to miss a word.
In this issue of Mortgage Women Magazine, we celebrate the women who continue to elevate our industry through resilience, innovation, mentorship, and vision.
As we move toward summer, we are especially excited to invite you to join us this July in New Orleans for the Mortgage Star Conference, where industry leaders from across the country will come together to share insights, strengthen relationships, and shape the future of housing finance. This year’s conference will also shine a special spotlight on the Mortgage Women Leadership Council and the women across our industry who continue to lead with excellence, elevate others, and create meaningful change. Mortgage Star has always been about connection and collaboration, and this year we are especially proud to celebrate the women who are shining brightly and helping pave the way for the next generation of leaders.
Immediately following Mortgage Star, the Ultimate Mortgage Expo will continue the conversation with dynamic programming, networking, and industry engagement that reflects the evolving future of mortgage lending and leadership.
This issue also features one of the most compelling conversations we have published to date.
In Beyond Barriers: A Conversation with Sandra Thompson, former FHFA Director Sandra Thompson gives her first interview to Mortgage Women Magazine, and it is extraordinary. Thompson reflects candidly on her groundbreaking career, from becoming the first African American and first woman to lead bank supervision at the FDIC to serving as the first female Director of FHFA. Her perspective on leadership, resilience, mentorship, confidence, and public service is both deeply personal and profoundly instructive.
What makes this interview so remarkable is not only the history she has made, but the honesty and wisdom she shares along the way. Sandra speaks openly about navigating leadership in male-dominated spaces, learning to recover from failure, balancing career and family, and the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for women entering the industry today.
This is the kind of conversation you will underline, revisit, and share.
As you turn the pages of this month’s issue, take your time with this interview. There are lessons here for every stage of a career, whether you are just entering the industry, stepping into leadership, or looking for renewed inspiration in your professional journey.
Keep reading. You won’t want to miss a word.
In this issue of Mortgage Women Magazine, we celebrate the women who continue to elevate our industry through resilience, innovation, mentorship, and vision.
As we move toward summer, we are especially excited to invite you to join us this July in New Orleans for the Mortgage Star Conference, where industry leaders from across the country will come together to share insights, strengthen relationships, and shape the future of housing finance. This year’s conference will also shine a special spotlight on the Mortgage Women Leadership Council and the women across our industry who continue to lead with excellence, elevate others, and create meaningful change. Mortgage Star has always been about connection and collaboration, and this year we are especially proud to celebrate the women who are shining brightly and helping pave the way for the next generation of leaders.
Immediately following Mortgage Star, the Ultimate Mortgage Expo will continue the conversation with dynamic programming, networking, and industry engagement that reflects the evolving future of mortgage lending and leadership.
This issue also features one of the most compelling conversations we have published to date.
In Beyond Barriers: A Conversation with Sandra Thompson, former FHFA Director Sandra Thompson gives her first interview to Mortgage Women Magazine, and it is extraordinary. Thompson reflects candidly on her groundbreaking career, from becoming the first African American and first woman to lead bank supervision at the FDIC to serving as the first female Director of FHFA. Her perspective on leadership, resilience, mentorship, confidence, and public service is both deeply personal and profoundly instructive.
What makes this interview so remarkable is not only the history she has made, but the honesty and wisdom she shares along the way. Sandra speaks openly about navigating leadership in male-dominated spaces, learning to recover from failure, balancing career and family, and the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for women entering the industry today.
This is the kind of conversation you will underline, revisit, and share.
As you turn the pages of this month’s issue, take your time with this interview. There are lessons here for every stage of a career, whether you are just entering the industry, stepping into leadership, or looking for renewed inspiration in your professional journey.
Keep reading. You won’t want to miss a word.
In this issue of Mortgage Women Magazine, we celebrate the women who continue to elevate our industry through resilience, innovation, mentorship, and vision.
As we move toward summer, we are especially excited to invite you to join us this July in New Orleans for the Mortgage Star Conference, where industry leaders from across the country will come together to share insights, strengthen relationships, and shape the future of housing finance. This year’s conference will also shine a special spotlight on the Mortgage Women Leadership Council and the women across our industry who continue to lead with excellence, elevate others, and create meaningful change. Mortgage Star has always been about connection and collaboration, and this year we are especially proud to celebrate the women who are shining brightly and helping pave the way for the next generation of leaders.
Immediately following Mortgage Star, the Ultimate Mortgage Expo will continue the conversation with dynamic programming, networking, and industry engagement that reflects the evolving future of mortgage lending and leadership.
This issue also features one of the most compelling conversations we have published to date.
In Beyond Barriers: A Conversation with Sandra Thompson, former FHFA Director Sandra Thompson gives her first interview to Mortgage Women Magazine, and it is extraordinary. Thompson reflects candidly on her groundbreaking career, from becoming the first African American and first woman to lead bank supervision at the FDIC to serving as the first female Director of FHFA. Her perspective on leadership, resilience, mentorship, confidence, and public service is both deeply personal and profoundly instructive.
What makes this interview so remarkable is not only the history she has made, but the honesty and wisdom she shares along the way. Sandra speaks openly about navigating leadership in male-dominated spaces, learning to recover from failure, balancing career and family, and the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for women entering the industry today.
This is the kind of conversation you will underline, revisit, and share.
As you turn the pages of this month’s issue, take your time with this interview. There are lessons here for every stage of a career, whether you are just entering the industry, stepping into leadership, or looking for renewed inspiration in your professional journey.
Keep reading. You won’t want to miss a word.
MaxClass is a woman-owned company, and we're offering MWLC members 65% off your continuing education when you use our code WOMENWIN.
MaxClass is a woman-owned company, and we're offering MWLC members 65% off your continuing education. Become a member for our unique code.
How to Build Influence, Drive Performance and Protect Your Time
The unexpected turns that led Mae Mackey to the industry
Why humanity is the most valuable currency in mortgage lending
Three women leaders on why curiosity, courage, and raising your hand matter more than checking every box
How resilience, adaptability, and voice powered Elizabeth Mix’s rise in mortgage banking
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Why the long way around led to clarity, growth, and a more intentional mortgage career
Strong brands don’t just differentiate — they mentor, inspire, and transform the future of mortgage
The industry keeps repeating old mistakes. Here’s how lenders can pivot, prepare, and protect profitability
A surprisingly powerful break from the chaos of grown-up life.
From Charmed to the mortgage industry
A letter from the editor
MaxClass is a woman-owned company, and we're offering MWLC members 65% off your continuing education when you use our code WOMENWIN.
MaxClass is a woman-owned company, and we're offering MWLC members 65% off your continuing education. Become a member for our unique code.
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There’s a type of work in the mortgage industry that almost no one talks about.
A leader in the mortgage industry and “a visionary” according to her peers, Kelly Zitlow sits at the helm of a nonprofit empowering girls to master the use of power tools and take on the lost art of building with their hands.
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After an incredible first day at the California Mortgage Expo, mortgage professionals gathered in Irvine for an evening focused on connection, community, and supporting the women shaping the future of the industry.
Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that for many women, navigating major life stages while balancing demanding careers comes with invisible pressures that workplaces can no longer afford to ignore.
No theory — just the reality of constant change, rising pressure, and leading mortgage operations teams through it.
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