Get to Know VVA Professional- Brendan McKay

Brendan McKay is the founder and president of McKay Mortgage, an independent mortgage brokerage based in Bethesda, Maryland, co-founded with his mother, industry veteran Tina McKay. What began as a family business has grown into a mission-driven operation that prioritizes excellence, transparency, and advocacy—especially in serving America’s veteran community.Brendan is a nationally recognized advocate for responsible VA lending and a leading voice in mortgage industry reform. With a passion for solving complex problems and a deep commitment to truth and justice, Brendan has helped spearhead major legislative efforts that improve access to housing benefits for disabled veterans. These include successful campaigns to expand pre-closing tax exemptions across multiple states and ongoing work to refine VA underwriting guidelines.He is also a founding leader of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC), a grassroots movement dedicated to amplifying the voice of independent mortgage brokers in Washington, D.C. Under his leadership, BAC has played a pivotal role in ending exploitative practices like trigger leads, and continues to champion pro-consumer, pro-veteran policies.A self-described problem-solver with a sharp operational background, Brendan is known for his advocacy work, fierce client loyalty, and unshakable dedication to getting veterans into homes using the benefits they've earned. He proudly serves as the Legislative Voice for Vetted VA, helping shape and support legislative efforts that protect and empower veteran homebuyers nationwide.When he’s not leading change on Capitol Hill or helping clients secure the best mortgage solutions, Brendan enjoys sharing insights with the Vetted VA community and elevating industry standards one loan—and one law—at a time.Connect with Brendan McKay- ⁠⁠⁠⁠(301) 520-5677⁠[email protected]⁠⁠https://mckaymortgageco.com/