The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has announced the nomination of Owen Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Success Mortgage Partners, Inc. (SMP), as its Vice Chairman for the upcoming 2025 membership year. This significant announcement highlights Lee’s growing influence and leadership within the real estate finance industry and recognizes Success Mortgage Partners Inc.’s prominent role in the mortgage landscape.
Mark Jones, the 2024 MBA Chairman and President of Union Home Mortgage, expressed his enthusiasm for Lee’s nomination. “We are thrilled to welcome Owen Lee to MBA’s leadership. His exemplary leadership and significant voice in real estate finance are invaluable. Owen’s long-standing and active involvement with MBA, combined with his ability to drive change, makes him the perfect candidate to advocate for homeowners, renters, and our members.”
Lee’s formal installation as Vice Chairman is scheduled for MBA’s 111th Annual Convention in Denver this October. Following MBA’s established protocol, he is expected to advance to Chairman-Elect in 2026 and subsequently assume the position of MBA Chairman in 2027. This progression underscores the MBA’s confidence in Lee’s vision and capabilities to lead the association in the coming years.
Success Mortgage Partners Inc., the company Owen Lee co-founded with his father Vincent in 2002, is based in Plymouth, Michigan. As CEO, Lee has steered SMP to remarkable growth and success. Under his direction, Success Mortgage Partners Inc. has achieved billions of dollars in annual mortgage loan closures since 2016. The company’s footprint extends across 42 states, supported by a team of over 600 employees, solidifying Success Mortgage Partners Inc.’s position as a major player in the national mortgage market. Lee also holds the position of Managing Member at Title Partners, LLC, a full-service title insurance and escrow services agency, further demonstrating his comprehensive involvement in the real estate ecosystem.
Beyond his role at Success Mortgage Partners Inc., Owen Lee is deeply engaged in the broader mortgage and financial services sectors. He is an active member of MBA’s Board of Directors and Co-Chair of its Independent Mortgage Bankers Executive Council. Notably, Lee currently serves as the 2023-2024 Chairman of MORPAC, MBA’s political action committee. In this capacity, he has excelled as a political fundraiser, effectively championing the association’s key legislative priorities. His influence extends to the technology sector as well, as Lee serves on the Board of Directors of The Mortgage Collaborative’s Technology Fund, a venture capital group focused on mortgage technology innovation, and on the Board of Directors of TrAIned, a Pittsburgh-based mortgage technology firm.
Lee’s commitment to the industry is further evidenced by his affiliations with numerous professional organizations, including the State Bar of Michigan, State Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association, Lenders One, The Mortgage Collaborative, and the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association. Adding to his diverse portfolio, he also dedicates his time to community service, sitting on the Board of Directors of Camp Sweeney, the world’s largest summer camp for children with Type 1 Diabetes.
Owen Lee’s academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in political science from Villanova University and a Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University School of Law. He resides in Northville, Michigan, with his wife, Heather, and their children Maura, Patrick, and Declan. His nomination as MBA Vice Chairman is a testament to his dedication, expertise, and leadership within the mortgage industry, and signals a promising future for both the MBA and Success Mortgage Partners Inc. under his continued influence.
