Mav's specialty topics
housing affordability property investment market trends broker regulation
Mav Rodriguez is the pen name of a freelance news writer at Key Media, where she reports on insurance, mortgage, finance, and business developments.
Her coverage spans executive moves, market shifts, regulatory developments, industry reports, and company announcements across global financial services. She brings a strong background in research, editorial judgment, and SEO, producing clear and useful stories for specialist audiences.
Before focusing on trade journalism, Mav wrote across news and culture, guided by a longstanding interest in helping readers understand the issues that affect them. That focus on informing readers remains central to her work.
How I think about writing for this industry…
“I write for mortgage professionals who need to know not just what happened, but why it matters to their business. I look past the headline, focus on the most useful facts, and turn complex market developments into clear, practical reporting. My aim is to give readers the context they need without getting in the way of the story”
Awards and recognition
- Loyola Schools Awards for the Arts in Nonfiction
- Raul Locsin Award for Student Journalism
Also published by
When in Manila · Rappler · Philippine Daily Inquirer · Wealth Professional Canada · Insurance Business · The Educator