The Broker Action Coalition (BAC) has initiated a week-long fundraising campaign aimed at individual mortgage brokers nationwide, seeking to build sustainable grassroots support for the organization's expanding advocacy agenda. The campaign runs from March 2-6 and represents a strategic shift toward building a broader base of individual donor support following the organization's landmark victory with the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, which goes into effect this week.
"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 as low as $5 per month, which BAC messaging frames as "the cost of one Starbucks drink."
While BAC has historically relied on corporate partnerships, this push toward individual broker support represents a significant strategic evolution. "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."
The fundraising initiative coincides with BAC's expansion of advocacy priorities beyond trigger lead reform to include lowering credit report costs, LO comp reform, and protecting brokers from overregulation. Donations will support BAC's 2026 legislative agenda, ongoing advocacy efforts, and the infrastructure needed to maintain broker representation in regulatory discussions. 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. The organization's broader mission focuses on leveling the playing field between independent mortgage brokers and retail banks, supporting inclusive homebuying policy change, and fighting for the needs of Veterans, minorities, and underserved communities to make homeownership accessible to more Americans.
This fundraising campaign represents a critical moment for mortgage industry advocacy, as grassroots support from individual brokers could significantly amplify BAC's influence in regulatory discussions and legislative processes. The organization's recent success with the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act demonstrates the tangible impact of coordinated advocacy efforts, and the current fundraising push aims to sustain and expand this momentum. For more information about the organization's broader mission and activities, visit https://www.brokeractioncoalition.com.
The implications of this campaign extend beyond immediate fundraising goals, potentially reshaping how industry advocacy groups build support and influence policy. By cultivating a broad base of individual contributors alongside corporate partnerships, BAC aims to demonstrate widespread industry commitment to its reform agenda, which could strengthen its position in negotiations with regulators and legislators. The success of this approach could influence other advocacy organizations across financial services and beyond, potentially shifting how grassroots movements fund their operations and demonstrate industry support.
