McKay Mortgage's Brendan McKay Recognized Among World's Most Influential Mortgage Leaders
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Brendan McKay's recognition on the Global 100 list demonstrates how combining operational excellence with policy advocacy creates industry influence and competitive advantage.
McKay earned this recognition by guiding over 1,300 families through $600M in loans while leading legislative efforts that secured the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act.
His advocacy work protects consumer privacy from abusive trigger leads and makes homeownership more accessible, creating a fairer mortgage industry for all Americans.
A mortgage broker who closed $600M in loans also led grassroots campaigns generating 25,000 messages to lawmakers, securing landmark privacy legislation.
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Brendan McKay, broker and owner of McKay Mortgage Company and chief advocacy officer of the Broker Action Coalition, has been named to Mortgage Professional America's 2025 Global 100 list, recognizing him among the world's most impactful mortgage industry leaders. The seventh annual Global 100 report identifies professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership during a year marked by regulatory transformation and market challenges.
McKay's recognition stems from his dual role as both a successful practicing broker and influential policy advocate. At McKay Mortgage, he has guided more than 1,300 families through home financing, closing over $600 million in loans while building a reputation for transparent, education-focused lending. His operational excellence earned him recognition as a Top 100 Mortgage Broker nationwide and the number one mortgage broker in the DC/Metro area from 2019 through 2024.
As BAC's chief advocacy officer, McKay transformed grassroots energy into legislative victories, most notably leading the charge that resulted in passage of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act. This landmark legislation will end abusive trigger lead practices when it takes effect in 2026, marking a watershed moment for consumer privacy protection in the mortgage industry. Rachel Clark, executive director of the BAC, noted that McKay represents exactly what the Global 100 recognizes - leaders who actively shape the industry's future.
The 2025 Global 100 honorees were selected based on their ability to lead through complexity, including navigating shifting interest rates, evolving regulations, and accelerating digital transformation. Selection criteria emphasized demonstrated leadership impact, influence on critical industry issues, and innovative responses to changing market conditions. McKay's advocacy leadership included mobilizing nearly 400 mortgage professionals for two national Advocacy in Action fly-in events, facilitating over 250 Congressional meetings, and orchestrating grassroots campaigns that generated more than 25,000 constituent messages to lawmakers.
"It's not my job to sell you anything. It's my job to educate you so you feel confident enough to make smart decisions," McKay said, reflecting the philosophy that guides both his brokerage work and advocacy efforts. "Whether I'm working with a homebuyer or speaking to Congressional offices, the goal is the same - provide people with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their future."
With the historic trigger lead victory secured, BAC is expanding its policy agenda to tackle rising credit report costs, loan officer compensation reform, and protecting independent brokers from regulatory overreach. The organization continues building on the successful coalition-building approach that proved effective with the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act. The complete 2025 Global 100 list and detailed honoree profiles are available at https://www.mpamag.com.
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