Mortgage Broker Brendan McKay Recognized Among Global Industry Leaders for Advocacy and Operational Excellence

Brendan McKay, broker and owner of McKay Mortgage Company and chief advocacy officer of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC), has been named to Mortgage Professional America's 2025 Global 100 list, recognizing the world's most impactful mortgage industry leaders. The seventh annual report identifies professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership during a year marked by regulatory transformation and market challenges. McKay's recognition underscores his dual role as both a successful practicing broker and influential policy advocate. At his brokerage, he has guided more than 1,300 families through home financing, closing over $600 million in loans while earning recognition as a Top 100 Mortgage Broker nationwide and the #1 Mortgage Broker in the DC/Metro area from 2019 through 2024. His operational philosophy emphasizes education over sales, stating, "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."

As BAC's chief advocacy officer, McKay has transformed grassroots energy into legislative victories, most notably leading efforts 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 significant moment for consumer privacy protection in the mortgage industry. Rachel Clark, executive director of the BAC, noted, "Brendan represents exactly what the Global 100 is meant to recognize – leaders who don't just succeed within their own businesses, but who actively shape the future of the industry." 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 work included mobilizing nearly 400 mortgage professionals for two national Advocacy in Action fly-in events, facilitating 250+ Congressional meetings, and orchestrating grassroots campaigns that generated more than 25,000 constituent messages to lawmakers. With the 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.