California Mortgage Expo — Palm Springs 2026

The California Mortgage Expo in Palm Springs brought together mortgage professionals from across the region for a powerful day of education, innovation, and connection at The Saguaro. Hosted by Originator Connect Network, the event delivered timely insights designed to help originators navigate today’s evolving market and position themselves for growth in 2026.

Attendees engaged in forward-thinking sessions covering relationship-driven business strategies, construction financing opportunities, AI’s expanding role in origination, solutions for DTI challenges, and the continued evolution of the Non-QM space.

The exhibit hall created a dynamic and sun filled environment for networking, allowing brokers, lenders, and service providers to build meaningful partnerships and explore new tools to drive efficiency and profitability. With actionable takeaways, strong industry collaboration, and access to continuing education, the Palm Springs stop reinforced the Originator Connect Networks mission to equip mortgage professionals with the knowledge and connections needed to compete and thrive.

The event also offered a strong and engaging educational component, with Alex Berberian and Jeana Lanktree of MaxClass providing an optional eight-hour NMLS-approved continuing education course, for those who completed their exhibit hall passport, giving attendees the chance to earn CE credits while deepening their industry knowledge.

With timely education, expert perspectives, and ample networking opportunities, the California Mortgage Expo once again proved to be a valuable forum for mortgage professionals focused on adapting to market shifts and positioning their businesses for long-term success.

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