Annual Conference 2025 Agenda

 

   
  Monday, May 5
   

5:30 -

7:30 pm 

VIP Reception at The Lodge
  
   
  Tuesday, May 6
   
8:00 am Registration & Networking Breakfast
   
9:00 amWelcome and Opening Remarks
  
9:15 amMindfulness & Peak Performance: Elevate Your Focus
 
  

Kevin Parker, Mind Training Matters

A guided session on mindfulness and stress management to set the tone for the day.

 
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9:45 amEconomic Outlook: Navigating the Future of Mortgage Banking
  
 
 Mike Fratantoni, PhD, Chief Economist, Mortgage Bankers Association
   
10:30 amNetworking Break & Sponsor Spotlight
   
10:45 am Personal Branding: Elevate Your Influence
  
  
 
 

Greg Sher, NFM Lending

Learn how mortgage professionals can leverage personal branding and LinkedIn to strengthen their business.


  
 11:15 am AI 101: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Mortgage Banking
 

   

Will Vickers, Arch MI

An interactive session on AI applications in mortgage lending, underwriting, and customer engagement.

 
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 12:15 pm

Hall of Fame Presentation

  
 

Recipient: Joe McShea

 
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 12:25 pm Lunch
  
 1:30 pmFireside Chat: The State of Mortgage Banking & What’s Next
  
   

Robert (Bob) Broeksmit

President & CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association

 

Timothy Gough

MMBBA President, CEO Bay Capital Mortgage

 2:15 pm

Legislative Efforts Update

Timothy Gough, MMBBA President, CEO Bay Capital Mortgage

Rich Green, Branch Manager, Presidential Bank

Brendan McKay, Owner, McKay Mortgage

 2:30 pmNetworking Break 
  
 2:45 pmMeet the Experts – Rapid-Fire Learning Sessions
  
 

Diversifying Your Referral Base

Craig Strent, The Loan Atlas

  

Making the Home Buying Process More Accessible & Affordable

Ryan Paquin, First Home Mortgage

 

Gene Frazier, Highlands Residential Mortgage

  

Financial Strategies for New Construction Buyers

Diedra Schaefer, CMG Home Loans

 

Corey Galinsky, Shore United Bank

  

  

Using Technology to Streamline the Origination Process

Brittany Bobbs, Coastal Lending

 

 

Nicholas Framarini, MortgageStar


 4:45 pmClosing Remarks & Conference Wrap-Up
  


Platinum Sponsors


Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

VIP Reception Sponsor

  

Billboard Exhibit

Evertree Insurance

Exhibitors

Angel Oak

Brennan Title

Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development

Mortgage Action Alliance

Pointer Ridge Capital

Power TPO


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