I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Diego Sanchez, President of HousingWire Media, publishers of HousingWire, to discuss the work we do at Mortgage Cadence and the loan origination tools we offer to today’s lenders. That conversation brought me back to my roots and reminded me how much my personal journey continues to influence the solutions we’re bringing to market.
In my experience, the most transformative innovations in financial technology don’t begin with code, they begin with conviction. At Mortgage Cadence, our long-standing commitment to building best-in-class digital mortgage solutions is grounded in something deeper than technology alone: a genuine understanding of the institutions we serve, particularly credit unions.
A Shared Philosophy, A Stronger Platform
The Mortgage Cadence Platform (MCP) powers lending operations for financial institutions of all shapes and sizes—but our connection to credit unions is something special. For many of us, including myself, that connection is personal.
My father began working in the credit union movement in the 1960s, serving both locally and globally as a board member and ultimately as a vice president at the World Council of Credit Unions. His dedication to the credit union philosophy—people helping people—shaped the way I view financial services. It taught me that technology should never just serve processes; it should serve people.
That mindset has been at the core of everything we build at Mortgage Cadence. From our 25+ years in the mortgage tech space to the launch of the Mortgage Cadence Platform and now MCP Essentials, we’ve stayed focused on one key objective: empowering lenders with solutions that reflect how they do business and how they serve their members and customers.
MCP Essentials: Tailored Technology for Credit Union Success
MCP Essentials is the clearest reflection of that mission to date.
This new offering was purpose-built for credit unions looking for a modern, end-to-end LOS that doesn’t compromise on simplicity, flexibility, or performance. We took the power of our enterprise-grade Mortgage Cadence Platform and distilled it into a streamlined version designed specifically for institutions that value efficiency, reliability, and a member-first experience.
With Essentials, credit unions gain access to:
- An integrated point of sale that delivers a modern borrower experience
- Task-based workflows that align with credit union operations
- A robust yet easy-to-use interface designed to improve staff productivity
- End-to-end origination support that helps close loans faster—with fewer headaches
This isn’t just a solution—it’s the next evolution of our credit union partnership.
Honoring Our Legacy by Building the Future
After spending over 35 years working in and around the credit union industry, I’ve seen firsthand how important the right technology partner can be. It’s not about hype. It’s about delivering solutions that help you live your mission—solutions that are trustworthy, scalable, and designed with your institution in mind.
That’s what MCP Essentials represents. It’s more than a product launch—it’s a reflection of our history, our values, and our deep respect for the credit union movement. And it's one of several platform offerings we continue to evolve to meet institutions where they are.
Whether you're looking to modernize your mortgage operations, streamline workflows, or better serve your members, Mortgage Cadence is ready to help you get there—with a platform rooted in purpose and built for performance.
Let’s talk about what MCP Essentials can do for you.
By Cindy Borden, Head of MCP Essentials Sales at Mortgage Cadence
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