Valor Act
The VALOR Act supports Disabled Veterans by extending VA exemptions to those who have completed their pre-discharge disability exams, pending their formal rating.
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VALID Act
The VALID Act increases VA loan utilization by providing Veteran homebuyers with side-by-side comparisons of conventional, FHA, and VA home loans.
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VA Home Loan Awareness Act
The VA Home Loan Awareness Act increases VA loan utilization by modifying Mortgage Applications with mandatory disclosures to those who qualify for a VA Home Loan.
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Veteran Advocacy Issues
California
Grant CA's Disabled Veterans the benefits they've earned, when they need it most. Disabled Veterans save thousands of dollars by accessing their tax exemptions while qualifying for mortgages.
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Grant Disabled Veterans the benefits they've earned, when they need it most. Disabled Veterans save thousands of dollars by accessing their tax exemptions while qualifying for mortgages.
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Grant FL's Disabled Veterans the benefits they've earned, when they need it most. Disabled Veterans save thousands of dollars by accessing their tax exemptions while qualifying for mortgages.
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Grant IL's Disabled Veterans the benefits they've earned, when they need it most. Disabled Veterans save thousands of dollars by accessing their tax exemptions while qualifying for mortgages.
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Learn more about how we helped Veterans and their families more easily access their VA benefits with our successful campaign to make changes to the 'Improving Access to The VA Home Loan' Act of 2022.
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Grant MI's Disabled Veterans the benefits they've earned, when they need it most. Disabled Veterans save thousands of dollars by accessing their tax exemptions while qualifying for mortgages.
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Leadership
Brendan McKay
CHief ADvocacy officer
co-FOunder
Brendan McKay
President of Advocacy
On January 16th, 2024, Brendan brought broker advocacy levels to new heights when he became the Chief Advocacy Officer for the Broker Action Coalition. Since 2021, Brendan has been the President of Advocacy for the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), meeting regularly with members of Congress to advocate for mortgage brokers and homebuyers across the country.
He has spearheaded a number of advocacy successes through this career, including the largest PAC that has ever existed for mortgage brokers, the BACPAC, passing of the Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption in multiple states, granting Brokers access to the Hometown Heroes program in Florida, and much more. Brendan’s role with the BAC is pivotal to the future of the community’s growth and amplifies the needs of wholesale mortgage professionals and their homebuyers to policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Katie Sweeney
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Co-founder
Katie Sweeney
Chairman & CEO
Katie Sweeney is the CEO of the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts. Katie oversees the day-to-day operations of the AIME team by spearheading partnership development, membership growth initiatives, and business analytics. Previously, Katie served as the Senior Vice President at ARIVE where she successfully brought to market a revolutionary portal that provided an all-encompassing technology solution for wholesale brokers.
Katie became the CEO of the BAC on January 16th, 2024. Previously the Chairman and CEO of the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME) since 2020, Katie has overseen broker advocacy operations, spearheaded partnership development, advocacy & lobbying efforts, and wholesale growth initiatives.
She has overseen the initial development of the BAC, established more wholesale policy influence than ever seen before with the BAC’s Political Action Committee (BACPAC), established state-by-state lobbying representation with the BAC State Captains Program.
Katie’s contributions to the growth and success of the entire wholesale channel have been noted by many leading industry publications:
MPA Mortgage Global 100 list - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
MPA Elite Women - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
HousingWire Women of Influence - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
HousingWire Vanguard Award - 2022, 2023
Inman’s Best of Finance Award - 2023
Veteran Homeownership Committee
Gay Veale
Chair
Member
Matt Titel
Member
Paul Dooley
Member
Elizabeth Cassidy
Disabled Veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Disabled Veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Florida
Disabled Veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Illinois
Disabled Veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Michigan
Disabled Veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Virginia
Disabled Veterans
Property Tax Exemption
We granted VA's Disabled Veterans the benefits they've earned, when they needed it most. Disabled Veterans save thousands of dollars by accessing their tax exemptions while qualifying for mortgages.
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We granted UT's Disabled Veterans the benefits they've earned, when they needed it most. Disabled Veterans save thousands of dollars by accessing their tax exemptions while qualifying for mortgages.
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North Carolina
Disabled Veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Grant NC's Disabled Veterans the benefits they've earned, when they need it most. Disabled Veterans save thousands of dollars by accessing their tax exemptions while qualifying for mortgages.
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Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Act
Utah
Disabled Veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Veteran Homeownership Center
Everyone can feel lost when it comes to entering and navigating the housing market, especially with VA resources. Need more resources? Check out the Veteran Homeownership Center.
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2022 AIME Advocacy Annual Report
See what AIME has accomplished in 2022 to protect, support, and grow the broker channel through legislative actions, grassroots advocacy, and distinct homeownership committees.
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HR 4198 Fact Sheet
H.R. 4198 bans trigger leads, while making important exceptions allowing mortgage companies with pre-existing relationships to continue to monitor and contact their previous customers.
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VA Loan Eligibility, Based on Your Service
Learn about the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs minimum active-duty service requirements. Whether you are a Veteran or a current service member this breakdown will help you determine eligibility.
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What is a VA Home Loan?
What is a VA Home Loan is, its benefits, eligibility criteria, the application process, and the advantages it offers over traditional mortgage options.
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VA Loan vs. Traditional Mortgage
Explore the key differences between a VA home loan vs. a conventional mortgage. Learn why it's important to understand the difference.
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Different Types of VA Loans
VA loans offer benefits such as lower interest rates and no down payment requirement. Learn about the different types of VA loans and why it’s important to find the right one.
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Comparing VA Loans and FHA Loans
Compare the key differences between VA loans and FHA loans. This article will discuss the pros and cons of each.
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How to apply for a VA Home Loan
10 essential tips for how to apply for a VA Loan. By following these tips you’ll be well on your way to owning your dream home.
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Debunking VA Myths
This white paper aims to uncover facts about VA lending throgh data and dispel some VA loan misconceptions.
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Veteran Resources
Brokers Create Value for Homeowners
Independent mortgage brokers help millions of homeowners from the start to the end of the financing process. With access to a wide range of loans and lenders, they are in the best position to help homeowners.
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