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Successful women are constantly looking to hone their skills, build relationships and better understand how to use and improve their abilities and talents. They want to be able to share their experiences and questions with colleagues who understand, and do it in an environment that helps build connections that last a lifetime. That’s why there’s the Mortgage Star Conference for women in the mortgage profession, a specially-designed hands-on immersion event centered around superior results.
Join us for an empowering session as we delve into the art of unlocking your superpower and mastering the boutique experience in the dynamic world of mortgage lending. Led by industry expert, Irene Amato, this session is tailored to empower women to excel in their roles by harnessing their unique strengths and offering personalized service that sets them apart. Discover the secrets to creating memorable client experiences, building lasting relationships, and achieving success while staying true to your authentic self. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this session will provide invaluable insights and practical strategies to help you thrive in the mortgage industry. Come unlock your superpower and unleash your full potential!
In the relentless pursuit of work-life balance, many find themselves frustrated by the near impossibility of achieving a perfect equilibrium. Life is dynamic, and so should be our approach. By changing our perspective from balance to boundaries, we can create a more effective framework for managing our lives.
Discover the transformative potential of mentorship for women in the mortgage industry. Led by Amplify Credit Union’s SVP of Real Estate Lending, Kristin Keller, this session explores how mentorship empowers women to navigate challenges, build confidence, and advance professionally. Gain practical insights and strategies for both mentors and mentees to elevate careers and foster a supportive industry culture. Join us to unlock the power of mentorship and propel your success in the mortgage field.
Celebrate the women who Rise Above The Rest. This year's class of Mortgage Star honorees have gone above and beyond, overcome significant obstacles, or found ways to inspire, advance and achieve beyond the norm.
Enjoy lunch while we honor the women making strides in the mortgage sector.
Moderated by Sarah Wolak
Explore the future of tech-driven leadership in mortgages with our expert panel at the Women's Mortgage Conference. Discover how innovative technologies are reshaping leadership for women, streamlining processes, enhancing customer experiences, and keeping pace in a
fast-evolving market. Gain practical strategies for embracing tech-enabled leadership and navigating the digital landscape with confidence. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or aiming to future-proof your leadership skills, this session offers valuable insights to empower women in mortgages. Join us to unlock new opportunities for success at the intersection of technology, innovation, and leadership.
Panelists:
Kara Lamphere, COO | Click n’ Close
Heidi Iverson, VP of Strategic Partnerships | Mobility Market Intelligence
Join Nicole Andrews, CEO of FastApp, as she shares her exciting journey from the Air Force to the mortgage industry. Inspired by an early visit to one of the first Starbucks locations in Seattle, Nicole ventured into entrepreneurship, demonstrating innovation and resilience and a desire to control her destiny. Throughout her career, Nicole has faced corporate struggles and legal battles designed to derail her, but she maintains a "NEVER GIVE UP" mindset. From a young age, Nicole learned the powerful lesson of never viewing herself as a victim and the importance of changing the narrative, a mindset that has guided her through challenges. She will inspire you with her ethos: Don't give up in life. If you want something, go after it. If you feel strongly about something, fight for it. Learn from her experiences on turning inspiration into success, overcoming adversity, and driving change in the mortgage industry.
As if being a professional woman in a male dominated industry isn't hard enough, women are often made to feel as if they are in constant competition with other women for their seat at the table. When confronted by her own bias, LaDonna Lockard, CEO of Maximum Acceleration, knew she needed to reframe her approach to working with women in order to achieve what she always wanted: strong, female leadership. Join her as she challenges the stigmas, hypocrisy, and myths of being a woman in the workplace and the changes needed to inspire future female leaders.
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Welcome to the Kings & Queens Party! It's time to celebrate like the mortgage royalty you are.
Join us for the opening reception party for Mortgage Star and Ultimate Mortgage Expo attendees as we throw it back to the 1800s for this Regency-style bash! Spend time with exhibitors inside the hall in your finest evening wear until 6:00 pm, just in time to hit the town and enjoy some of the finest food New Orleans has to offer.
*Please note, exhibit hall passports cannot be stamped during these hours.
Discover innovative strategies for building impactful referral networks, directly boosting business growth & driving revenue through relationships.
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Everyone in the mortgage industry is wondering: what will the rise of Artificial Intelligence mean? There's no need to guess, since there's already one company that's been running on AI-powered systems since 2018. Sun West Mortgage's sister company, Celligence, created an AI underwriting and processing platform that Sun West has been using to power its company for the past five years. Underwriting is now measured in minutes, and processing tasks are primarily automated. This has allowed Sun West to make better loan decisions, expand credit to more communities, and free originators to spend more time building business rather than babysitting files. In the past year, Sun West has opened its system -- called Angel AI -- to the origination community at large, and backs loan decisions made by its system "100%" -- meaning that if an originator gets a green light from Angel AI, Sun West will commit to closing the loan, period. Don't miss this incredible session looking inside a large mortgage lender running its operations fully on artificial intelligence. The future is already here. So now the question is: what's next?
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Mike Kortas, CEO & Co Founder of NEXA Mortgage, LLC, will delve into the power of determination, perseverance, and hard work. Join us as he shares the inspiring story of how he overcame challenges and achieved remarkable success through his relentless commitment and unwavering effort. Through personal anecdotes and insightful discussion, his aim is to ignite a spark of motivation and resilience within each of you, empowering you to continue to navigate the complexities of the lending landscape with confidence and drive.
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"Innovate to Elevate: Non-QM Market Trends in 2024" aims to empower mortgage industry professionals with the knowledge and foresight needed to navigate the evolving landscape of the market. By exploring innovative strategies, technological advancements, and market predictions, participants will be equipped to elevate their practices and stay ahead in this dynamic and competitive market.
Learning Objectives:
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Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from Thuan Nguyen, a highly successful loan officer who has closed an impressive 11,000 loans in 2020 and 2021. In this session, Thuan will share his valuable insights on how he adapted to the market downturn by shifting his focus from 95% refinance to 70% purchase, and how he managed to increase his production by over 50% from February 2023 to March 2023. You'll learn from a master in the industry and gain valuable strategies for maximizing loan production and navigating market changes. Join us and take your origination skills to the next level!
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Much like Roman Centurions, who demonstrated leadership and results, top MLOs who can close 100 loans yearly exhibit remarkable planning, skill, dedication, and leadership. They hunt for opportunities and guide their prospects through competition, an underwriting process, and other obstacles to achieve significant outcomes, paralleling Centurions' ability to lead and overcome challenges in battle.
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Panelists include:
Don Blaize, MLO, CMG Mortgage
Jordan Gerard, Owner, My Community Mortgage
Jennifer Brewster, MLO, Motto Mortgage
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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.
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.
We've thrilled to be able to provide free CE courses at our events. To qualify to attend, you must fulfill these requirements:
Get a first look at the vendors you can expect to meet at the expo.
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Discounted room rates are limited and are available first-come, first-serve — please reserve early.
Successful women are constantly looking to hone their skills, build relationships and better understand how to use and improve their abilities and talents. They want to be able to share their experiences and questions with colleagues who understand, and do it in an environment that helps build connections that last a lifetime. That’s why there’s the Mortgage Star Conference for women in the mortgage profession, a specially-designed hands-on immersion event centered around superior results.
Subscribe to the Originator Connect Network below to receive your welcome code to register for this, or any other OCN event, for free.*
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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.
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.
Unfortunately, no. You must register to have access to any part of the show at any point.
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.
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.
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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