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Deep operating experience across commercial mortgage, housing finance, and federal programs.

Commercial Markets
Mortgage Banking & Consumer LendingOriginators, servicers, depositories, and the vendors who build for them.
Independent Mortgage BanksMortgage Servicers & SubservicersDepository LendersHome Equity & Non-QM LendersMortgage Technology Vendors
Housing Finance & Secondary MarketThe GSEs, capital markets, and the risk and closing ecosystem.
Government-Sponsored EnterprisesCapital Markets & InvestorsMortgage Insurers & Title / Settlement
Federal Programs
Federal Housing & Veterans ProgramsVA, HUD/FHA, USDA, and Interior program modernization.
VA Loan Guaranty (LGY)HUD / FHAUSDA Rural DevelopmentU.S. Department of the InteriorProgram Leadership & Delivery
Federal Health & Benefits AdministrationVeteran health and federal benefits administrators.
Veteran & Military Health AdministratorsFederal Benefits Delivery

Unvarnished perspectives and role-based training from operators who have done the work.

Accelerating mortgage outcomes with AI that ships.

Whether you originate, service, or oversee housing finance, you get AI that works where it counts, in your operation. Built by people who've walked your floor, delivered as working software, not strategy decks.

Our clients

U.S. Department of the Interior logoTop 5Lender & ServicerAmerican Bankers Association logoLeadingFederal InvestorLeading NationalSubservicerMortgage Bankers Association logoLeadingVerification ProviderU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development logoTopMortgage InsurerTopSpecial ServicerFederal Housing Administration logoNationalNon-QM LenderU.S. Department of Agriculture logoNationalTitle & Settlement ProviderMortgageServices ProviderU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs logoNationalDefault Legal Firm

Testimonials

What our clients say

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We engaged Phoenix's GenAI services team to help us refine and propel an AI strategy that keeps us at the competitive forefront of the mortgage industry.

Executive

Top National Mortgage Services Company

The value PhoenixTeam brings to every level of Technology Architecture is almost irreplaceable. They have earned our trust to handle our biggest and most impactful initiatives.

Senior Managing Director

Top Mortgage Lender

The collaboration of the team members is always great. Super resourceful individuals. Always willing to go the extra mile.

Implementation Leader

VA

Dedicated touch points, clear path for areas of responsibility, sincere empathy, follow through, expertise... PhoenixTeam has not only been a business partner but also a great friend.

Lead Management and Program Analyst

USDA

PhoenixTeam played a big role in my plans to reimagine our team. Their support with long overdue production, workflow, business metrics and visibility is a huge step to get us closer to our goals.

Vice President

Top Mortgage Lender

We engaged Phoenix's GenAI services team to help us refine and propel an AI strategy that keeps us at the competitive forefront of the mortgage industry.

Executive

Top National Mortgage Services Company

The value PhoenixTeam brings to every level of Technology Architecture is almost irreplaceable. They have earned our trust to handle our biggest and most impactful initiatives.

Senior Managing Director

Top Mortgage Lender

The collaboration of the team members is always great. Super resourceful individuals. Always willing to go the extra mile.

Implementation Leader

VA

Dedicated touch points, clear path for areas of responsibility, sincere empathy, follow through, expertise... PhoenixTeam has not only been a business partner but also a great friend.

Lead Management and Program Analyst

USDA

PhoenixTeam played a big role in my plans to reimagine our team. Their support with long overdue production, workflow, business metrics and visibility is a huge step to get us closer to our goals.

Vice President

Top Mortgage Lender

Human Owned.
Practitioner Led.
AI Enabled.

PhoenixTeam is a small business shaped by leaders who pair deep mortgage experience with bold ideas and trusted relationships.

Tela G. Mathias

Tela G. Mathias

CTO & Managing Partner

Establishing the rigorous foundation for AI in housing finance, moving beyond conceptual futures to deploy applied intelligence that changes what the industry can do.

Tanya Brennan

Tanya Brennan

CEO & Managing Partner

The super-connector of the mortgage ecosystem, orchestrating the convergence of exceptional talent, visionary ideas, and transformative operational opportunities.

Tom Westerlind

Tom Westerlind

CFO, COO & Managing Partner

The steady hand behind disciplined delivery, bringing balanced perspective, technical depth, and clear communication to every engagement.

Events & Community

Meet us where the industry gathers

Conference
October 7, 2026

NAMFS Leadership Summit

In Person

The 2026 NAMFS Annual Conference brings field services professionals, vendors, servicers, sponsors, exhibitors, and industry leaders for several days of education, networking, and collaboration.

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Community
October 10, 2026

mPowering Summit: MBA's Summit For Women in Real Estate Finance

In Person

Experience powerful conversations, inspiring speakers, and make new connections. Be part of the magic of this special day, where hundreds of women gather to learn from each other, create opportunities for one another, and stand strong together.

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Conference
October 11-14, 2026

MBA's Annual Convention and Expo

Chicago, IL

Join us October 11-14 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago for MBA's Annual Convention and Expo (MBA Annual26), the nation's largest annual gathering of real estate finance professionals.

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Workshop
October 12, 2026

AI Labs at MBA Annual

Chicago, IL

AI Labs is a hands-on space designed to move AI from conversation into practice. Participants will explore real-world use cases, experiment with emerging tools and see how AI can support the way work actually gets done across the mortgage industry.

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Conference
October 19, 2026

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference

In Person

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo is an opportunity to connect with your community and our experts. Build and diversify your network by meeting forward-thinking CIOs and senior IT executives across security, data and analytics, applications, and IT I&O.

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Community
October 26, 2026

VFSAC Golf Classic

In Person

The Veterans Financial Services Advisory Council (VFSAC) brings together leaders from the financial services industry to raise awareness of a recognized and trusted 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Operation Homefront.

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