MBA Premier Member Editorial: Women Reshaping the Mortgage Industry
Andrew Liput is president and CEO of MBA Premier Member Secure Insight, Hamilton, N.J.
As the father of four daughters, I have my own unique perspective on how women bring emotional intelligence and dedicated initiative to problem solving.
As I have traveled the mortgage industry for nearly 25 years a noticeable shift has occurred with more women emerging and filling leadership roles in mortgage companies, banks, credit unions, servicers and various vendors supporting lending operations. I have seen this as a very good thing for business because in my own experience I believe women bring a laser-focused, no-nonsense commitment to problem solving, without the braggadocio and posturing that oftentimes make doing business with men superficial and lacking any commitment to follow through on promises. Rarely do I meet a woman who does not mean what she says and says what she means in a business context. Industry polls and surveys show much more.
In the traditionally male-dominated mortgage sector, women are emerging as transformative forces, driving unprecedented change. As of 2025, women hold over 30% of senior management roles and are leading U.S. firms through acquisitions and digital overhauls. This surge isn’t mere representation—it’s a revolutionary shift, infusing businesses with empathetic, inclusive strategies that boost innovation, resilience, and client trust. Female executives are redefining success metrics, prioritizing long-term value over short-term gains, and fostering cultures where diverse voices accelerate growth.
At the heart of this evolution are visionary leadership qualities that also blend strategic foresight with emotional intelligence. Female driven management ideas emphasize adaptability and change orientation, helping firms navigate economic volatility. In the U.S., women executives often exemplify this by merging revenue growth with community advocacy, and philanthropy, creating holistic, empathetic workplaces.
Innovation thrives under this fresh lens. Women are spearheading tech integrations like AI-driven underwriting and digitized closings to streamline operations and reduce biases. Client-centric models shift from transactional to relational processes, enhancing transparency and education for diverse demographics—women, who will control $4 trillion in assets by 2028. These ideas democratize access, cutting verification costs by 80% via privacy-first data tools.
As barriers crumble, women’s influence promises a more equitable, innovative mortgage landscape. By 2030, expect meritocratic norms where fresh ideas propel sustainable wealth-building, proving the future of finance is unequivocally female.
As a dad to four amazing, smart, creative and dynamic young women, I am excited for their future. As a professional working alongside many successful women, like Amanda Padd, the CRO here at Secure Insight, and others I have met along the mortgage industry path such as Laura Brandao, Ashley Gravano, Christine Beckwith, Lindsey Meyer, Alicia Goncalves, Bianca Broos, and Bridget Trevino, I appreciate their talent, commitment, honesty, insightfulness and unique perspective on how to build and sustain a successful business model in an ever-changing societal landscape!
(Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect policies of the Mortgage Bankers Association, nor do they connote an MBA endorsement of a specific company, product or service. MBA NewsLink welcomes submissions from member firms. Inquiries can be sent to Editor Michael Tucker or Editorial Manager Anneliese Mahoney.)
