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Educate. Innovate. Motivate.
May 8, 2025
|
Irvine
CA

California's top gathering for mortgage pros.

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Innovate. Educate. Motivate.

The mortgage industry is going through a significant change. For mortgage origination professionals, it's a struggle to keep on top of all the changes, and to keep your sales strategies and marketing initiatives at their peak. You need to keep your pipeline filled, and you need the tools and directions to stay profitable, efficient, and effective. We've brought together the best in the business to create a top tier event specifically designed for mortgage origination pros.

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Agenda

Agenda subject to change.
May
07
Pre-Conference Events
00:00 am
 — 
00:00 am
May
08
Exhibit Hall & Sessions
00:00 am
 — 
00:00 am
May
09
NMLS Renewal Course
00:00 am
 — 
00:00 am

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Pre-Conference Events

12:00 pm

Session A

Registration Opens

Registration opens.

Session B

Presented By

1:00 pm — 4:00 pm

Session A

Build-A-Broker™

Pre-Conference Event. Must pre-register.

Build-A-Broker is an in-person training event designed to help you establish the solid foundations of your business. This program is designed to show you the basics of setting up your business — from how to rent space, to what accounting programs are recommended — and will also cover topics including choosing your loan origination systems, how to pick a CRM system, and more.

Brokerage 101

Brokerage 101 focuses on the foundation for establishing your business, presented by experienced mentors. This course includes topics such as:

  • LO Compensation Basics
  • Choosing an accounting program and payroll provider
  • What is the right corporate form for you? (LLC vs. Corp.)
  • How to determine if your workers are employees or independent contractors.

Add To Your Portfolio

We have a panel of lenders to discuss innovative products you can use to set your brokerage up for success, such as:

  • Non-QM
  • Private Lending
  • Reverse Mortgages

Establishing a Competitive Advantage

Few brokerages can fully grow without offering more than the standard-vanilla residential home mortgage. We bring in product experts to discuss an array of diverse products such as:

  • Non-QM loans, and the pros and cons
  • Reverse Mortgages
  • Fix & Flip mortgages
  • and more

Brokerage 102

Brokerage 102 focuses on the additional foundational issues for establishing your business, with topics such as:

  • Policy & Procedures that every company needs, including BSA/AML, Sexual Harassment, and more
  • Marketing & Compliance — under RESPA, TILA, Reg. N, the CFPB, getting leads, co-marketing with Realtors, and more.
  • Compliance training, auditing, and testing.
Session B

Presented By

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Exhibit Hall & Sessions
Agenda coming soon.
Please note: Registration & event check-in will close approximately 1 hour before the conclusion of the event. Late arrivals may not be permitted to attend.

Friday, May 9, 2025

NMLS Renewal Course

8:15 am — 9:00 am

Session A

NMLS Class Registration Opens

Must have completed Exhibitor Passport and Federal I.D.

Session B

Presented By

9:00 am — 5:00 pm

Session A

8-Hour NMLS Renewal Course

Optional — Must Pre-Register

Registration opens at 8 am, class beings promptly at 9 am. Anyone not already registered at 9 am will not be allowed to take the class. Partial credit cannot be offered.

Fulfill your complete 8 hour continuing education requirements for your NMLS license renewal! This is a separately-ticketed bonus offering. Make the most of your time this year by getting all your federally-required CE at the expo, in addition to a conference full of networking, education, opportunities and prizes.

Important Note: You must take the entire 8 hour class to qualify for credit. We cannot give partial credit. Class provided by Maximum Acceleration.

IMPORTANT: In addition to pre-registration, in order to qualify for admission to the free NMLS License Renewal Class, you must have attended the expo and had your Exhibit Hall passport marked by all exhibitors. Only one Exhibit Hall passport given per person.

Brandon Christensen
Brandon Christensen
Brandon Christensen
Maximum Acceleration
LaDonna Lockard
LaDonna Lockard
Brandon Christensen
Maximum Acceleration
Session B

Presented By
This NMLS Renewal Course is free with pre-registration. In addition, attendees must attend the main event and complete their Exhibit Hall Passports to earn eligibility. Attendees may not purchase entry to NMLS class. Learn more about free NMLS renewal.
Agenda subject to change.
Exhibit Hall Passport

Continuing Education

Renew your NMLS license for free.

We've thrilled to be able to provide free CE courses at our events. To qualify to attend, you must fulfill these requirements:

1

Pre-register to attend the course.

You can pre-register during checkout; simply select yes on this option. Registration for the course cannot be added at the event.
2

Complete your Exhibit Hall Passport.

Attend the event and visit with each exhibitor to have them stamp your passport. We'll provide your passport when you arrive.
3

Trade in your Passport for entry to the class.

Bring your completed passport with you to the course, you'll hand this in to the instructors for entry.
NMLS Renewal Course is free with pre-registration. In addition, attendees must attend the exhibit hall during the main event and complete their Exhibit Hall Passports to earn eligibility. Passports must be presented the morning of the NMLS class, admission will not be granted without a completed passport. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Attendees may not purchase entry to NMLS class.

Your Speakers

Brandon Christensen

Brandon Christensen

Brandon Christensen

Director of Education
Maximum Acceleration
LaDonna Lockard

LaDonna Lockard

LaDonna Lockard

CEO
Maximum Acceleration

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Meet your future partners.

Get a first look at the vendors you can expect to meet at the expo.

Sponsors

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Exhibitors

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Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

18800 MacArthur Blvd
Irvine
CA
 
92612
Need to stay the night? Enjoy discounted room rates when you
book through us.
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Book your stay

Discounted room rates are limited and are available first-come, first-serve — please reserve early.

Innovate. Educate. Motivate.

The mortgage industry is going through a significant change. For mortgage origination professionals, it's a struggle to keep on top of all the changes, and to keep your sales strategies and marketing initiatives at their peak. You need to keep your pipeline filled, and you need the tools and directions to stay profitable, efficient, and effective. We've brought together the best in the business to create a top tier event specifically designed for mortgage origination pros.

Registration

Where

Hotel Name
000 Hotel Address Line 1
City
ST
 
06117

When

The main event day is 

Tuesday, December 8

, when we will have education sessions and time to visit the exhibit hall. 

The NMLS class will be held

Wednesday, December 9, 

but attending the main event is required to attend.

What to Know

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*Free registration is open to NMLS licensees and support staff only. Final eligibility is determined by show producer.

Originator Registration

$125
California Mortgage Expo — Irvine
 | 
May 8, 2025
May 8
 —
Access to exhibit hall
Access to education sessions
Preregistration option for NMLS Renewal
Preregistration option for Build-A-Broker
Event registration is temporarily offline, please check back later.

Valid NMLS licensed brokers, originators, and their support staff may register at the door.
*Free registration open to NMLS licensees and support staff only. Show producer reserves the right to determine eligibility to attend. NMLS Licensees, please register above. For non-licensed processors or underwriters, please use your company's NMLS number. To attend as a non-exhibiting vendor, please
register here.register here.
Walk-in registrations are exempt to all promotional codes and may be a higher rate.
The
California Mortgage Expo — Irvine
is produced by the Originator Connect Network, connecting brokers & originators to the story of their success at events across the nation.
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Where

Hotel Name
000 Hotel Address Line 1
City
ST
 
06117

When

The main event day is 

Tuesday, December 8

, when we will have education sessions and time to visit the exhibit hall. 

The NMLS class will be held

Wednesday, December 9, 

but attending the main event is required to attend.

What to Know

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Where

Sheraton Memphis Downtown

000 Hotel Address Line 1
City
ST
 
06117
Need to stay the night? Enjoy discounted room rates when you book through us.

When

Dec
8

December 8, 2021

Pre-conference events

00:00 am
 — 
00:00 am
Dec
8

December 8, 2021

Exhibit Hall & Sessions

Dec
8

December 8, 2021

Pre-conference events

00:00 am
 — 
00:00 am

Please note: The main event date is 

Tuesday, December 8, 2021

. Exhibit hall will be open on this date ONLY. Attendees must visit the exhibit hall to qualify for the NMLS renewal class. Other restrictions apply.

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FAQ

How do I apply a promo code for my tickets?

If you have a promo code, there will be an option for you to put it in on the very last page before checkout. You must hit the button that says "Apply Promotion," which will complete your reservation if you have a free code. Please DO NOT put in your credit card information.

Can I register other people?

Yes, you can register up to 10 NMLS licensed originators. Please input every registrant's individual information, as we use this information to create the name badges and check in at registration on the day of the event.

Can I visit the exhibit hall if I am not registered?

Unfortunately, no. You must register to have access to any part of the show at any point.

Can I attend even if I don't have an NMLS number?

The show is primarily designed for NMLS licensees. Processors and underwriters may use their company NMLS number. Others without an NMLS number (or non-active NMLS licensees) may attend, but have to register as a paid non-exhibiting vendor. If you don't have an NMLS number but you don't think you are a vendor, please reach out to us. Show producers have the right to determine final eligibility.

I am a sponsor or exhibitor, where can I find the toolkit and exhibiting information?

The exhibitor information is sent to the email provided during the registration or purchase of a booth or sponsorship. Please check this email for information about access to our exhibitor toolkit. If you need this information resent, please email info@ambizmedia.com for assistance.

I registered for the show but not the continuing education class, can I still take it?

Unfortunately, we cannot add or modify an existing registration. Class space is limited and you must pre-register to allow us to get an accurate head count. We are often able to accommodate requests made on the day of the show because some registrants will cancel or otherwise not participate. But only pre-registered attendees are guaranteed access to the class.

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