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August 7, 2025

One Platform, Two Powerful Paths: The Strategic Vision Behind MCP

Discover how the unified Mortgage Cadence Platform empowers lenders of all sizes with scalable, compliant, cloud-based lending technology.

In today’s mortgage landscape, lenders face a dual challenge: meeting strict regulatory standards while adapting technology to fit their unique operational needs. Historically, delivering both flexibility and compliance through a single mortgage technology solution was next to impossible—especially before the cloud. 

That’s no longer the case. 

At Mortgage Cadence, we’ve developed a unified solution that addresses this challenge head-on: the Mortgage Cadence Platform (MCP). MCP is designed to serve the full spectrum of lenders—from the nation’s largest institutions to community-based credit unions—through a single codebase offered in two tailored configurations: MCP Enterprise and MCP Essentials. 

One Platform. Two Solutions. Endless Possibilities. 

With MCP Enterprise already powering some of the most prominent lenders in the country, we’re now extending the same enterprise-grade innovation to smaller institutions through MCP Essentials. 

MCP Essentials delivers a streamlined, pre-configured LOS experience designed for credit unions and community banks—organizations that may not have large internal IT teams but still demand cutting-edge functionality and security. 

Because both versions run on the same underlying architecture, every MCP client, regardless of size or business requirements, benefits from: 

  • A unified infrastructure 
  • Scalable performance 
  • Robust security 
  • Consistent compliance 
Why a Unified Platform Matters 

Our journey to develop MCP as a single-platform solution has been years in the making—and for good reason. The benefits of unification are not theoretical; they are being realized by our customers today: 

  • Regulatory Compliance, Simplified: Updates are applied across the entire platform once, ensuring all users remain aligned with evolving regulatory standards without duplication of effort. 
  • Accelerated Innovation: With a unified codebase, we can deliver new features faster and more frequently, benefiting every MCP customer at once. 
  • Improved Operational Efficiency: Maintenance, updates, and support are streamlined, reducing system complexity and increasing reliability. 
MCP Essentials: Built for Agility, Backed by Enterprise Strength 

MCP Essentials offers more than a light version of our enterprise LOS—it’s a powerful solution purpose-built for institutions seeking both functionality and speed-to-value. With over 1,500 customizable data fields, integrated point-of-sale, document management, and an intuitive user experience, Essentials gives smaller lenders the tools they need to compete, without requiring massive infrastructure investments. 

Behind this offering is a deep bench of Mortgage Cadence technologists who are dedicated to system integrity, performance, and security. MCP is built on Microsoft Azure’s scalable cloud, ensuring our clients benefit from enterprise-level availability and protection, regardless of deployment size. 

The Future of Lending Is Unified 

As more lenders migrate to MCP Essentials, we’re working toward a single, next-generation platform for all Mortgage Cadence clients. Our focus remains on expanding automation, boosting performance, and simplifying complexity—so lenders can focus on what they do best: serving borrowers. 

Whether you're a large-scale lender or a regional credit union, MCP delivers the power and flexibility to meet your goals—today and tomorrow. 

Ready to modernize your lending operations? 

Connect with us to learn how MCP Essentials can accelerate your transformation. 

By Deepak Sambhariya, Head of Service Delivery at Mortgage Cadence 

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Mortgage Cadence: 
Alison Flaig 
Head of Marketing 
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