CMG Financial's Melissa Koupal Named 2026 Powerful Woman in Mortgage Banking
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SAN RAMON, Calif., October 8, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- CMG Financial, a leading privately held mortgage lender founded in 1993, has announced that Melissa Koupal, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, has been named one of National Mortgage Professional's Powerful Women in Mortgage Banking for 2026. This recognition celebrates Koupal's leadership, influence, and contributions to the mortgage industry.
Koupal, with over two decades of experience, has established herself as a trusted leader in regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational excellence. At CMG, she leads teams responsible for regulatory compliance, examinations, agency relations, state licensing, fraud prevention, fair lending, servicing, quality control, and risk management. Her expertise has been invaluable to the company, helping it navigate a complex regulatory environment while fostering responsible growth.
Koupal's influence extends beyond CMG. She has served as Chair of the California MBA Mortgage Quality and Compliance Committee, Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association State Legislative and Regulatory Committee, and Chair of the MBA Regulatory Compliance Committee. Additionally, she participates in the Industry Working Group for the NMLS and serves on the Industry Advisory Committee for AARMR. Her leadership and commitment to knowledge-sharing have helped mortgage professionals navigate an evolving regulatory landscape and elevate standards across the industry.
Prior to joining CMG, Koupal was one of the founding employees of loanDepot in 2009, where she helped shape the company's Mortgage Operations Compliance and Risk strategy. Throughout her career, she has paired deep regulatory expertise with a practical approach to helping organizations operate effectively and grow responsibly.
Melissa Koupal is also the founder of RegList, a community of more than 1,000 mortgage professionals dedicated to quality control, compliance, and legal issues. Through her leadership and commitment, she continues to help mortgage professionals navigate an evolving regulatory landscape and elevate standards across the industry.
CMG Financial, known for its responsible lending practices, industry and consumer advocacy, product innovation, and operational efficiency, operates in all states, including the District of Columbia, and holds approvals with FNMA, FHLMC, and GNMA. CMG Mortgage, Inc. NMLS ID# 1820 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org; www.cmghomeloans.com).