Tag: San Diego Business
The Mortgage Collaborative Charts 2026 Strategy with new initiatives underscoring the power of collaboration amid evolving mortgage landscape
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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 Ferret Ban was Inherited in 1933 and Never Determined, says non-profit Legalize Ferrets
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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 a Corporate Development Partner
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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 2025 conference concludes with collaboration and confidence in the industry’s next chapter
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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 (TMC) announced partnership with FICO® to deliver credit intelligence to lenders
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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.
Craft & Cause today announced the launch of Aztec Link Vodka, a premium spirit developed in collaboration with Aztec Link
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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 2025 Fall Conference in Boston
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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’s Pulse of the Network survey for July 2025 finds mortgage lenders leaning into automation and product innovation to stay competitive
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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.
Twenty-five Mortgage Execs Bridge Local Advocacy and U.S. Innovation Through Dual Roles with TMC and State MBAs
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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 SIP PODCAST from The Mortgage Collaborative Delivers Industry Insights and Peer Collaboration
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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.
SIP @ Seaport Art & Wine+ Festival 2025 at Seaport Village, San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- SIP San Diego announces their first event of 2025, the SIP @ Seaport Art & Wine+ Festival! Featuring a day filled with art, delicious drinks, food and good vibes, the event happens Saturday, June 21, 2025 in the Lighthouse District at Seaport Village. Guests sip on locally crafted wine and other libations, explore artists' work, snack on charcuterie, and enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of Seaport Village.
CA Fish and Game Can’t Produce Single ‘Wild and Dangerous’ Document or Respond to Records Request from LegalizeFerrets
LA MESA, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- On February 12, 2025, a formal Public Records Act (PRA) request was submitted to the California Fish and Game Commission seeking documentation to justify the classification of domestic ferrets as "not normally domesticated in California" by LegalizeFerrets.org. The request specifically asked for any scientific studies, internal memos, environmental risk assessments, or correspondence used to uphold the ongoing prohibition of domestic ferrets under Title 14, Section 671 of the California Code of Regulations.
The Mortgage Collaborative: Lifted by Collaboration During Extended Period of Margin Compression, Regulatory Chaos, and Tech Transformation
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Navigating a prolonged era of complexity marked by compressed margins, fierce recruiting wars, regulatory uncertainty, and rapid technological transformation, mortgage lenders find guidance and support in collaboration, according to The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), an industry-leading organization for mortgage lenders of every variety.
The Mortgage Collaborative Expands with New Lender Members and Preferred Partners in 2025
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, proudly announces the addition of several new lender members and preferred partners to its growing community. These organizations join TMC's network of industry leaders committed to collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
The Mortgage Collaborative demonstrated the power of its network, swiftly assisting lenders to resolve critical VA lending issue
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) has once again demonstrated the power of its network by swiftly assisting lenders to resolve a critical VA lending issue that had stalled loan processing nationwide. Through rapid collaboration, direct engagement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the persistence of key TMC members, impacted lenders regained their VA underwriting and insurance authority in just one week-ensuring veterans could move forward with their home purchases.
Citizens joins CapitalW Collective in its mission to equip women with the resources and support needed to succeed in mortgage capital markets
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- CapitalW Collective, a leading non-profit dedicated to increasing the representation of women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Citizens as a Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering a more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets industry by providing education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, particularly for underrepresented professionals.
Ferret lovers across California and the nation are rallying behind Petition 2025-003
LA MESA, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Ferret lovers across California and the nation are rallying behind Petition 2025-003, now officially acknowledged by the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC). This petition seeks to reclassify ferrets as domestic animals, challenging California's outdated and scientifically unsupported ban, LegalizeFerrets.org announced today.
Collaboration Between Mortgage Capital Trading and Fannie Mae Improves Pricing for Mortgage Sellers
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced their integration with Fannie Mae's new Loan Pricing API. By combining various price factors and utilizing a broader set of data found in bid tapes, the new API provides greater price transparency on certain loans. This is the latest in a series of recent collaborations between MCT and Fannie Mae intended to provide additional benefit and value to mortgage secondary market participants.
La Jolla CA Author Launches New Non-Profit Called Neighbors as Family Inspired by her First Novel, ‘A Walk Down Rushville’
LA JOLLA, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- La Jolla resident Barbara Burton (also known as Barbara Graf) has launched the non-profit organization Neighbors as Family (NAF), aimed at supporting individuals to make connections and create a chosen family in their neighborhoods. There are many people who are no longer connected to their birth family, whether because of dysfunction, estrangement, loss or other reasons.
Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT) today announced a 27.91% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced a 27.91% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and stakeholders are encouraged to download the full report for a detailed analysis.
