Success Mortgage Partners CEO Owen Lee Releases New Book, Powerful Partnerships
"Powerful Partnerships” explores how trust, collaboration, and the right relationships help business grow and navigate challenges.
Plymouth, MI – October 8, 2026 – Success Mortgage Partners Inc. (SMP) is proud to announce the upcoming publication of Powerful Partnerships, a new book by co-founder and CEO Owen Lee. The book offers practical guidance for leaders, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals seeking to build stronger relationships and lasting success. The book launches on October 10.
The announcement comes ahead of Lee’s scheduled installation as the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) 2027 Chairman on October 11, marking a significant milestone for Lee and SMP.
Drawing on decades of leadership experience in the mortgage industry, Lee explores the value of partnership at every level, from industry-wide collaboration and business alliances to teams and personal relationships.
“Success has never been a solo endeavor,” said Lee. “The relationships that matter most are with people who show up when business gets difficult, not just when things are going well. This book shares what I’ve learned about building that kind of trust and creating opportunities by helping others succeed.”
For SMP, that relationship-first approach extends to the support it provides loan officers through training, operational resources, and technology. The company’s AI Commission Engine (ACE) supports prospecting and borrower engagement, helping loan officers focus on the conversations and relationships that drive their businesses.
"I've worked alongside Owen for more than 20 years, and I've seen these principles in action," said Kevin Broughton, Chief Retention and Recruitment Officer and partner at Success Mortgage Partners. "At SMP, partnership means being available, working through challenges together, and taking a genuine interest in each other's success. That's what this book captures."
Through personal stories and practical guidance, Powerful Partnerships encourages readers to move beyond simply building a network and focus on relationships grounded in trust, shared goals, and mutual value. “While technology continues to reshape our industry, I believe the greatest value is empowering loan officers to focus on relationships, have more conversations, more closings, and more commission checks,” said Lee.
The lessons in Powerful Partnerships aren’t just anecdotal, Lee has lived them and built a reputation for championing collaboration, mentorship, and industry advocacy. His leadership philosophy has helped shape SMP's culture and supported the company's continued growth as one of the nation's leading independent mortgage lenders.
Powerful Partnerships will be available through major booksellers and online retailers. To claim your free copy, visit https://powerful-partnership.com/claim-your-book.
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About Owen Lee
Owen V. Lee is a Founding Partner and the Chief Executive Officer of Success Mortgage Partners, as well as a member of the National Mortgage Bankers Association. At the time of the writing of this book, Owen was the Vice Chair of the MBA. Owen will be the Chair of the MBA in 2027. Born and raised in Detroit, Owen attended Detroit Catholic Central High School, Villanova University, and Michigan State University College of Law.
About Success Mortgage Partners
Success Mortgage Partners is an independent mortgage bank headquartered in Plymouth, MI. SMP was founded in 2002 and employs over 500 mortgage professionals in forty-five states. Owen, his dad Vince, and their partner Kevin have spent nearly twenty-five years refining their theory and practice of partnership, and all of SMP’s leaders are looking for new partners who mirror their shared principles of providing value and working with integrity.
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