Prominent Women Leaders in Mortgage Industry, 2026
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HSBC UK
Tracie Burton is a Senior Corporate Account Manager for HSBC UK within the mortgage industry, bringing 27 years of experience to a sector that sits at the heart of people’s lives. Her career began in a junior support role, where she learned the foundations of customer service, teamwork, and resilience.


Integrity Home Lending
Dr. Jennifer Gormer is the President and CEO of Integrity Home Lending, the Founder of the Black Mortgage Professional Alliance, and the Chairwoman of the Black Homeownership Council at the Broker Action Coalition. She has spent more than two decades in the mortgage, financial services, and sales industries, working across national institutions, brokerage environments, and leadership roles.
Velvet Mortgage & Insure Services
Joanna Streames is the Managing Director of Velvet Mortgage & Insure Services and has spent the last 15 years building a respected career in the mortgage and protection industry. Her journey began not in mortgages, but in protection advice. Early in her career, she focused on income protection, life cover, and critical illness planning.


Julie Neiser is a mortgage broker based in Canada with well-established experience in the mortgage industry. Throughout her career, she has focused on helping individuals and families make informed decisions during one of the most important financial moments of their lives.
Dr. Vanessa Montañez is a respected executive leader with nearly three decades of experience in mortgage lending, social capital building, and executive leadership.

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