Rich Swerbinsky Rejoins The Mortgage Collaborative Team As Strategic Advisor

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) announced on Monday that Rich Swerbinsky, the former president of the organization, has been named strategic advisor to the CEO and president.

Under Swerbinsky’s leadership between 2015 and 2023, TMC expanded from four member companies to more than 300. He eventually became the organization’s chief operating officer and president.

Swerbinsky is the executive director of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association and founder of Onward and Upward Consulting, and currently co-hosts the “The Big Picture” with capital markets executive and mortgage industry vet Rob Chrisman.

In his new advisory role, he will work closely with TMC’s CEO and President, Jodi Hall.

In tandem with Swerbinsky’s appointment, TMC also announced that Heidi Belnay is joining the organization as senior advisor for business development. Belnay is a board member of the Mortgage Bankers Association of New Jersey with deep experience in appraisal and technology.

“It is an exciting and auspicious time to formally reconnect with TMC, allowing me to work closely with Jodi during a pivotal moment for our industry,” said Rich Swerbinsky. “Bringing Heidi into the leadership team builds on the momentum created in 2025 and positions TMC for decisive growth in the year ahead.”

Swerbinsky and Belnay will focus on expanding TMC’s membership base, increasing individual subscriber acquisition and growing subscription services throughout 2026.

“Mortgage lenders find value in The Mortgage Collaborative in large part thanks to its originating principles, as implemented by its original president, Rich Swerbinsky,” said Hall. “The TMC team, the TMC Board of Directors, its lender/member board, and I are energized about how Rich and Heidi will contribute as we extend our momentum in 2026.”

Founded in 2013, The Mortgage Collaborative provides services to mortgage industry companies, including financial execution management, cost-reduction consulting, compliance expertise and guidance. Its member network includes independent mortgage banks, banks, credit unions and mortgage service providers that collaborate to improve their operations and the broader mortgage industry.