American Mortgage Diversity Council

What American Mortgage Diversity Council does

The American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) is a private, U.S.-based membership organization that promotes diversity and inclusion across the mortgage industry. It serves two primary customer segments: mortgage-industry companies (lenders, servicers, title firms, property preservation providers, and legal service organizations) and individual mortgage-industry professionals committed to D&I. The organization generates revenue through three subscription tiers — AMD-Council (company-level, $4,950/year or $450/month), AMD-Community (individual-level, $1,000/year or $99/month), and AMD-Certification (educational credentialing) — plus the AMDC Bundle add-on to Five Star Global membership ($500/$100 annually) and event/webinar registrations.

AMDC does not operate proprietary technology; membership administration runs on a Wild Apricot portal and content is distributed through the organization's website and Five Star Global's digital channels. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: the organization acquires and retains members through the annual Five Star Conference, a recurring Midweek Chat webinar series, advisory council participation, and referrals from existing members. An Advisory Council staffed by senior D&I, supplier diversity, and CSR executives from Fannie Mae, Mr. Cooper, Ocwen, ServiceLink, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, and Safeguard Properties anchors the member network. Strategic partnerships with Fannie Mae (vendor diversity and the Future Housing Leaders program) and Axis Lending Academy (workforce diversity) extend the organization's scope into industry talent development, while AMDC operates as a subsidiary program within The Five Star Global.

Name

American Mortgage Diversity Council

Legal name

American Mortgage Diversity Council

Website

https://mortgagediversitycouncil.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AMDC is a U.S.-based membership organization promoting diversity and inclusion across the mortgage industry. It serves mortgage-industry companies and professionals via paid subscription tiers, webinars, certifications, and the Five Star Conference under The Five Star Global umbrella.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The AMDC generates revenue through annual and monthly membership subscriptions. Two primary tiers exist: AMD-Council (company-level) at $4,950/year or $450/month, and AMD-Community (individual-level) at $1,000/year or $99/month. Bundle pricing with Five Star membership is also available at $500/year for company-level and $100/year for individual-level. Additional revenue streams include event registrations and educational program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) is a membership-based professional organization that delivers diversity and inclusion programming to the U.S. mortgage industry. It sells company-level memberships (AMD-Council), individual-level memberships (AMD-Community), and an AMD-Certification educational program, bundled with webinars, advisory council participation, and access to the Five Star Conference.

Product overview

The American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) is a membership-based professional organization, not a software product company. It offers a unified membership platform comprising three tiers: AMD-Council (company-level membership with robust networking, education, and thought leadership benefits), AMD-Community (individual-level grassroots membership with mentoring and networking), and AMD-Certification (educational certification program for DEI knowledge). Additional offerings include exclusive webinars, mentorship opportunities, white papers, event access (including the Five Star Conference), and Advisory Council participation. The organization does not offer discrete software products or technology modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• AMD-Council Membership Company-level membership for mortgage industry organizations seeking to advance diversity and inclusion in their workplaces and business practices, with networking, education, advisory representation, and thought leadership benefits.
• AMD-Community Membership Individual-level grassroots membership for mortgage industry professionals committed to diversity and inclusion, providing mentoring, networking, professional development, and access to AMDC events.
• AMD-Certification Educational certification program that validates DEI knowledge for mortgage industry professionals, providing structured training in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Five Star GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Five Star Global is the parent organization of the American Mortgage Diversity Council. AMDC operates as a subsidiary/program under Five Star Global's umbrella, with shared events, marketing channels, and membership bundling opportunities. Five Star Conference serves as the primary annual event for AMDC programming and member engagement.
• Fannie MaecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFannie Mae is a key strategic partner with the AMDC, with their Director of Supplier Diversity (Michael Ruiz) serving on the AMDC Advisory Council. Fannie Mae collaborates on vendor diversity methodology, industry webinars, and workforce development initiatives including the Future Housing Leaders program connecting diverse college students with mortgage industry opportunities.
• Bank of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBank of America participates in AMDC programming through webinar panels and industry events. Their SVP of Neighborhood Lending has moderated AMDC discussions on diversity topics.
• New American FundingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew American Funding participates in AMDC webinar programming, with their NVP of Multicultural Lending appearing on panel discussions about diversity and inclusion in the mortgage industry.
• CitiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCiti participates in AMDC events and webinars focused on diverse market segments and sustainable homeownership in diverse communities.
• U.S. Bank Home MortgageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerU.S. Bank Home Mortgage participates in AMDC programming related to sustainable homeownership in diverse communities.
• Axis Lending AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAxis Lending Academy is a non-profit focused on providing the mortgage lending industry with a more diverse talent pool. AMDC Chair Tai Christensen serves on the board of this organization, representing a strategic alignment in workforce diversity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Urban Land Institute: ULI is a membership-based research and education organization focused on land use and real estate development, with diversity and inclusion programming. It is comparable to AMDC as a real estate/mortgage adjacent membership body with education, events, and D&I initiatives, though with a broader real estate focus.
• Mortgage Bankers Association: The MBA is the largest national trade association for the real estate finance industry, representing all segments of the mortgage industry. It is comparable to AMDC as a membership-based organization serving mortgage industry professionals, but operates at far greater scale and across a much broader remit (not D&I-specific).
• National Association of Mortgage Brokers: NAMB is the national trade association representing the mortgage broker industry, with company and individual membership tiers. It is comparable to AMDC as a mortgage-industry membership organization with tiered dues and educational programming, though focused on brokers rather than D&I.

Direct peers

• National Minority Supplier Development Council: NMSDC is a membership organization that connects minority-owned businesses with corporate buyers for supplier diversity programs. It is comparable to AMDC as a D&I-focused membership/council structure with corporate members pursuing supplier diversity outcomes, including in financial services.
• Women's Council of Realtors: Women's Council of Realtors is a community of real estate professionals focused on advancing women in the industry through networking, leadership development, and education. It is comparable to AMDC as a demographic-focused industry membership body with networking, education, and recognition programs.
• Axis Lending Academy: Axis Lending Academy is a non-profit focused on diversifying the mortgage lending industry talent pipeline, with AMDC Chair Tai Christensen on its board. It is comparable to AMDC as a mortgage-industry D&I workforce organization with overlapping mission and leadership.
• National Diversity Council: The National Diversity Council is a non-profit that runs diversity-focused conferences, summits, and training programs across industries. It is comparable to AMDC as a D&I-focused membership/events organization with conference programming, certification, and corporate training offerings, though it operates across multiple industries rather than mortgage-specific.
• National Association of Real Estate Brokers: NAREB (the Realtist organization) is a trade association representing minority real estate professionals and promoting equal housing opportunity. It is comparable to AMDC as a D&I-focused real estate/mortgage industry membership body with advocacy, education, and networking missions.
• National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals: NAHREP is a trade association focused on Hispanic real estate professionals and increasing Hispanic homeownership. It is comparable to AMDC as an identity-focused industry association with members across lending, real estate, and related sectors pursuing diversity outcomes through industry convening.
• Five Star Global: Five Star Global is AMDC's parent organization and runs the Five Star Conference, the primary event channel for AMDC programming. It is comparable as a mortgage-industry membership/events organization with overlapping members and bundled offerings ($500/$100 AMDC bundle add-on).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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