Great Northwest Mortgage Expo 2026

Seattle played host to the Great Northwest Mortgage Expo — Washington’s  "Not to be missed," one-day conference for mortgage originators, brokers, and industry partners.  The expo once again brought together the Pacific Northwest’s most engaged professionals for a day built around relationship-building, skill enhancement, and modern strategies to elevate production and competitive edge.

The educational sessions featured a powerful line up focused on strategy, technology, and business growth. James Jin of GMCC Mortgage led insights on capturing more jumbo loan business, while Shayne Nielson of Newfi Wholesale shared how relationship-driven approaches fuel sustainable production. Suresh Choudhary from Sun West Mortgage explored practical applications of AI in mortgage operations, while Pablo Martinez and Serafin Rodarte from Equity Smart Home Loans shared productivity and tech-utilization tactics to boost performance. Jenny Harlowe with Freedom Mortgage hosted an exciting panel discussion about staying relevant in a wholesale market. Annie Jensen of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions guided attendees through the evolving Non-QM market — equipping originators with real-world takeaways to strengthen pipelines and compete in today’s market.

From early-morning sessions to the packed exhibit hall, open bar and networking sessions, attendees were immersed in high-impact content designed for today’s dynamic mortgage landscape.

By combining cutting-edge education, invaluable networking, and career-boosting opportunities, the Great Northwest Mortgage Expo delivered a full spectrum of benefits that helped Seattle’s mortgage community strengthen their pipelines going into 2026.

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