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.
The Originator Connect Network supports more than 120,000 mortgage pros across the nation. We’re proud to be bringing this show to you. And we're inviting you to be part of this important conference designed to make you a better mortgage originator.
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:
Getting the Tech Advantage
We have a panel of technology providers to discuss innovative tech tools you can use to set your brokerage up for success, such as:
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:
Brokerage 102
Brokerage 102 focuses on the additional foundational issues for establishing your business, with topics such as:
Registration opens.
Registration opens.
Don’t miss this opening session from Carrington Mortgage Services.
Don’t miss this opening session from Carrington Mortgage Services.
With home flipping in the U.S. at a 10-year high, there has never been a better time to expand your product offerings. Private lending offers lucrative options for fix & flip deals and other real estate investing scenarios that don’t fit traditional guidelines. In this session, you will learn how to:
Interested in tapping into a wealth of new business? Don’t miss this break-out session.
With home flipping in the U.S. at a 10-year high, there has never been a better time to expand your product offerings. Private lending offers lucrative options for fix & flip deals and other real estate investing scenarios that don’t fit traditional guidelines. In this session, you will learn how to:
Interested in tapping into a wealth of new business? Don’t miss this break-out session.
Are you prepared for one of the fastest growing origination opportunities? Loan origination activities for 2019 continue to reflect the fastest growing homeowner demographic, as 10,000 or more Americans reach age 62, needing specific retirement planning and resource tools as components to a financial longevity strategy. Today’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage will be one of those important components for many. Are you prepared to address the lending needs of olderAmericans with loan programs, product education, staffing and a marketing plan? Do you need to fast track this demographic to increase your potential growth and marketshare objectives? Let’s expedite the discussion and begin a pathway to this growing origination opportunity. Presented by Ralph Rosynek, SVP of Moneyhouse.
Discover how a 3-person brokerage firm grew, re-invented and went head-to-head with big banks to become America’s largest mortgage lender. Paul Yatooma, Vice President at Rocket Pro TPO, shares philosophies that you can use to shape innovation, client service, marketing, technology and partnerships. Learn what top brokers are doing to grow their business and how you can leverage your superpower. Bring your questions, because this is an interactive presentation.
Discover how a 3-person brokerage firm grew, re-invented and went head-to-head with big banks to become America’s largest mortgage lender. Paul Yatooma, Vice President at Rocket Pro TPO, shares philosophies that you can use to shape innovation, client service, marketing, technology and partnerships. Learn what top brokers are doing to grow their business and how you can leverage your superpower. Bring your questions, because this is an interactive presentation.
Exhibit hall opens, break with exhibitors.
Exhibit hall opens, break with exhibitors.
Alternative lending is the fastest growing segment of the mortgage industry - come learn why. With a growth potential of upwards of $200 billion, it’s imperative to get involved today. By offering non-agency/non-QM products, lenders can break into an untapped market, increase their reach and help millions of underserved American homebuyers find a mortgage that fits their needs – ultimately growing their business. Presented by Eric Morgenson, Account Executive at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions.
Learning Objectives include understanding:
Alternative lending is the fastest growing segment of the mortgage industry - come learn why. With a growth potential of upwards of $200 billion, it’s imperative to get involved today. By offering non-agency/non-QM products, lenders can break into an untapped market, increase their reach and help millions of underserved American homebuyers find a mortgage that fits their needs – ultimately growing their business. Presented by Eric Morgenson, Account Executive at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions.
Learning Objectives include understanding:
Are you a mortgage broker seeking to grow your business by offering financing for residential investment properties or small commercial buildings? If so, learn how to find and meet the needs of independent real estate investors and small business owners in this presentation based on a real-world research survey. You’ll learn:
Knowing the answers to these questions is paramount to your success.
Presented by Jason Haye, National Sales Director, Velocity Mortgage Capital
Lunch is served in the exhibit hall, lunch with exhibitors.
Lunch is served in the exhibit hall, lunch with exhibitors.
Why it’s smart to shift your focus to serving real estate investors using commercial loans and how to underwrite their deals. If you’re like most originators, you may be wondering how you can stay afloat while refinances and overall originations continue to sink. The good news is you can make a shift that may not only keep your head above water, but help you make MORE money than you did in the retail market. Presented by James Webb of Visio Lending, objectives include learning:
Why it’s smart to shift your focus to serving real estate investors using commercial loans and how to underwrite their deals. If you’re like most originators, you may be wondering how you can stay afloat while refinances and overall originations continue to sink. The good news is you can make a shift that may not only keep your head above water, but help you make MORE money than you did in the retail market. Presented by James Webb of Visio Lending, objectives include learning:
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Raffle prizes announced in the exhibit hall, last chance to visit exhibitors.
Raffle prizes announced in the exhibit hall, last chance to visit exhibitors.
The mortgage market is constantly changing and the rise of private money lenders has been a big contributing factor to that change. Private lenders are more commonplace than ever. How did we get here and how will the private lending landscape change in the future? As the head of business development for Sharestates since 2014, Mike Ramin has witnessed first hand how the private loan industry has evolved over the years. Join Mike Ramin, Director, Business Development at Sharestates. for an interactive Q&A on the issues impacting private lending’s future: regulation, timing, and investor demand
The mortgage market is constantly changing and the rise of private money lenders has been a big contributing factor to that change. Private lenders are more commonplace than ever. How did we get here and how will the private lending landscape change in the future? As the head of business development for Sharestates since 2014, Mike Ramin has witnessed first hand how the private loan industry has evolved over the years. Join Mike Ramin, Director, Business Development at Sharestates. for an interactive Q&A on the issues impacting private lending’s future: regulation, timing, and investor demand
Cap off the day and network with your peers and enjoy our open bar networking cocktail reception.
Cap off the day and network with your peers and enjoy our open bar networking cocktail reception.
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. Continuing Education course provided by Mortgage Educators & Compliance.
Important Note: You must take the entire 8 hour class to qualify for credit. We cannot give partial credit.
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.
This 8-Hour NMLS Renewal Course is free with pre-registration. In addition, attendees must complete their Exhibit Hall Passports to earn eligibility.
Learn more about free NMLS renewal.
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Irvine, CA 92612
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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.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, no. You must register to have access to any part of the show at any point.
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.
The exhibitor information is emailed 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.
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