The Broker Action Coalition (BAC) has launched a week-long fundraising campaign targeting individual mortgage brokers across the country, following its landmark victory with the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act which goes into effect this week. The campaign, running from March 2-6, aims to build sustainable grassroots support for the organization's expanding advocacy agenda. This strategic shift toward individual donor support represents a significant change for an organization that has historically relied on corporate partnerships.
"We've proven what we can accomplish when brokers have a seat at the table," said Brendan McKay, Chief Advocacy Officer for BAC. "But this is just the beginning. We need brokers to step up and support the work that directly benefits their businesses and their clients." The campaign focuses on recurring monthly donations of as little as $5 per month, which BAC messaging frames as "the cost of one Starbucks drink." This approach is designed to make participation accessible to mortgage professionals at all levels.
The importance of this fundraising initiative lies in its timing and strategic implications. Coming immediately after a major legislative victory, the campaign seeks to capitalize on momentum while demonstrating broad industry support for BAC's advocacy work. "We want our corporate partners to see that we have backing from the community we serve," said Rachel Clark, Executive Director of BAC. "Individual broker support strengthens our voice and demonstrates the industry-wide commitment to the reforms we're fighting for." This dual approach of maintaining corporate partnerships while building individual support could significantly enhance BAC's credibility and influence in regulatory discussions.
The fundraising initiative comes as BAC expands its advocacy priorities beyond trigger lead reform to include lowering credit report costs, LO comp reform, and protecting brokers from overregulation. These expanded priorities reflect growing concerns within the mortgage industry about regulatory burdens and operational costs that affect both brokers and homebuyers. Donations will support BAC's 2026 legislative agenda, ongoing advocacy efforts, and the infrastructure needed to maintain broker representation in regulatory discussions.
For individual mortgage brokers, this campaign represents an opportunity to directly influence policy decisions that affect their daily operations and client relationships. The organization plans to announce its corporate partners for the coming year in the coming months, as it has done in previous years. BAC is encouraging brokers to visit https://givebutter.com/bacmonthly to set up recurring monthly donations and join the growing coalition of mortgage professionals advocating for industry reform. More information about the organization's broader mission and activities is available at https://www.brokeractioncoalition.com.
The success of this fundraising campaign could have significant implications for mortgage industry advocacy. By building a broader base of individual support, BAC aims to strengthen its position in future legislative battles and regulatory negotiations. This approach mirrors successful advocacy models in other industries where grassroots support has proven essential for achieving policy changes. For homebuyers, stronger broker representation in policy discussions could lead to more balanced regulations that protect consumer interests while maintaining efficient mortgage markets.
