Wednesday, August 3

 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

NEW FOR 2022 - LO CON-ED CLASS!!

8-Hour Loan Office NMLS Required Continuing Education.  This course will be presented by Scott Weghorst, CMB of Diehl Mortgage Education and Compliance.  Renew your NMLS License by completing CE that shows you industry updates while keeping the class engaging and entertaining. Scott has over 20+ years of experience and continues to receive high ratings and reviews from students year after year! All of this combined with fast credit-banking and reporting your course completion within 48 business hours!

Fee:  $59 or FREE for attendees who also register for the full conference. 

CEO and Business Leaders Round Table Summit

This is a lender only, invite only, closed door meeting for business leaders and owners to discuss the current lending climate and challenges unique to this group of executives.  Special guest speakers include Rep Huizenga, Rob Chrisman and Mike Flood.

5:30 pm  7:00 pm

Opening Reception

Grab your nametag and drink tickets stop in for a drink and some appetizers....then let the fun begin!  

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This  is open to anyone who registered for the full conference ticket

   7:00 pm - ???

Take the trolley to Wealthy Street for the start of the Pub Crawl locations.  Spend time as you visit the local breweries of "Beer City USA"

This  is open to anyone who registered for the full conference ticket

Thank you to our Pub Hosts:
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Trolley Sponsor:

Meet with our Expo vendors and network before the busy day begins.  Pick up your registration materials and enjoy a full, hot buffet breakfast. 

Exhibitors will be set up through the last business session of the day.
View and bid on Silent Auction items - benefitting MORBANPAC!

Opening Welcome Announcements

MMLA President         Conference Chairperson
Victoria DeLuce          Katrina Cole

8:45 am - 9:45 am

Opening Keynote - Hoan Do

Be ready to be motivated and energized with this dynamic speaker!

Through his interactive and engaging message, Corporate Motivational Speaker Hoan Do will empower your organization to cultivate resilience and mental strength so they can overcome obstacles so that they can achieve their professional and personal goals.
Taking the lessons he learned from being a city finalist in NBC’s hit show American Ninja Warrior and experience as a former corporate trainer, Hoan shares practical strategies that will leave your team feeling inspired and taking action now.

Who is Hoan Do and how can he help your business? Check out this video from our MMLA Annual Lending Conference Opening Keynote Speaker find out what his session will teach you!  

WATCH THIS VIDEO FROM HOAN DO

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9:45 am - Exhibitor Showcase 

Hear from Exhibitors and Sponsors to learn more about their products and services.  

Visit exhibitors and catch up with colleagues

  10:15 am  

DC Perspective - Leg. & Reg. Update

Mark Jones, Vice Chair
Mortgage Bankers Association

Co-Founder, Amerifirst Home Mortgage

In this session, Mark will discuss what is happening in DC with legislation, regulations and how the economic downturn is reshaping the landscape for homeownership.  He will also discuss programs the MBA is working on to help consumers as well as mortgage industry combat these hurdles.  He may even talk about mid-term elections!

  Breakout Session

  11:00 am 

 LO Top Producers Panel

Hear from accomplished loan officers at various stages in their careers.  They will share their experiences and what has led to their success.

Panelists include: 
Tim Pascarella, Ross Mortgage Corp
Jonathan Arnold, Inlanta Mortgage
Lynsey Smith, Mortgage 1, Inc.
Marc Summers, AIME, Priority Mortgage Lending

Moderator:  Rob Chrisman

  Breakout Session
  11:00 am 

Recruiting and Retaining Young and Diverse Talent

Hear from HR experts on things you can do now to recruit great talent and work with the changes post-Covid.  Learn about introducing methods young people into the industry at the entry level. The panel will also be discussing DE&I and how your company can take steps to expanding diversity in your work culture.  JT Westendorf, of Angott Search Group, Paul Gigliotti of Axis Lending Academy, and Kate McDougall of Lake Michigan Credit Union, will all serve on this panel.

  Breakout Session

  1:00 pm  

VA "Mythbusting" Bootcamp

The classis a short and “To the Point” class that helps Loan Officers quickly acquire the skills to “Debunk” the myths that surround the VA Home Loan.  Led by Jay McMaken, this course will leave Loan Officers  able to start using these skills the same day.  Jay's had extraordinary success having Loan Officers achieve the “1 & 1” factor immediately after class.  The “1 & 1” factor is when a Loan Officer finds a potential deal (i.e., past book of business they were unaware was a deal) as well as getting a warm referral from a business partner.  You will be motivated and ready to attack VA business with the tenacity of Navy Seals.  

  Breakout Session

   1:00 pm 

Technology - So many choices, how to choose what is best for your company?

With all the technology choices, companies with more joining the scene ever day - how to you navigate through it all to choose the best options for your company.  In this session, hear from panelists who have been through this process as they share what they learned along the way.

Panelists Include:
Allison Johnston, CMB, Success Mortgage Partners
Pava Leyrer, Northern Mortgage
Mark Workens, Mortgage 1, Inc.
Moderator:  Erin Palmer, Blue Phoenix

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  2:00 Break

 2:15 pm Keynote Session

7 Words to Change Your Life!

In this Session, Sue Woodard, nationally recognized speaker, will motivate, challenge and enlighten you on the simple idea of choosing your words.  Words have power – and even the simplest of words can be game changers, altering the trajectory of your business, your relationships, your life. Words like “help” can bring the right people and systems into your business. “Thanks” can create powerful new relationships. “Yes” can open the door to new dreams. Small words – but they are game changers.

WATCH THIS VIDEO ABOUT SUE'S PRESENTATION

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3:00 pm   ICE CREAM SOCIAL

  Cool off after a busy day with some ice cream, conversation and great networking time.  

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4:00 - 6:00 pm FREE TIME

Catch up on calls, meet with friends and customers or relax before the big evening festivities begin!  Take advantage of the local amenities and spend some time visiting the area.  

 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

President’s Reception and Dinner

Enjoy a wonderful cocktail reception and lavish dinner at this beautiful venue.  Tour the museum, take a ride on the vintage carousel, meet new contacts or visit with old friends.   

Dinner Sponsor: 

https://www.awesomemitten.com/grand-rapids-public-museum/ 

This  is open to anyone who registered for the full conference ticket

7:30 am  Rise and Shine Yoga

Wake up with your friends at this fun morning workout.  This class will be led by our friendly Cutco Closing Consultant, Luke Sasek.  Luke Sasek is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS).

8:30 am  Breakfast

 Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast and get your final networking time in.

   9:00 am 

How To Succeed with Social Media

In this session, hear from the founder of Social Coach, Joe Wilson.  Joe's high-energy will not just wake you up!! but will get you motivated.  He will give you some tricks and tools to help you take your social media game to the next level

Industry Perspective Q & A

   
In this session, MMLA President, VIctoria DeLuce, will "interview" the one and only Rob Chrisman.  You will get new insight to the man, the myth, the legend!  Be sure to be in the room and don't miss this session!!