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2026 OMBA Annual Conference
June 14-16, 2026 | Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel
5 Keynotes | 5 General Sessions | 21 Breakout Sessions | Tech Demo Showcase | 2 Networking Receptions | Awards Dinner
2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Keynote Speaker
Maurice Clarett
Former Ohio State Champion, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker
From national champion to entrepreneur, Maurice shares a powerful story on resilience, leadership, and turning setbacks into momentum.
Keynote Speaker
Bob Broeksmit
President & CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association
A national voice for housing finance, Bob brings insight on market trends, policy outlook, and what's ahead for lenders as the industry navigates change and opportunity.
Keynote Speaker
Steve Richman
Market Outlook Speaker
One of the mortgage industry's most respected market voices, Steve brings data, clarity, and perspective on where rates, housing, and the economy are headed in the second half of 2026.
Keynote Speaker
Bill Cosgrove
CEO, Union Home Mortgage
A 35-year mortgage banking veteran and the only person to lead both the Ohio MBA as president and the national MBA as chairman, Bill brings unmatched perspective on leadership, growth, and where the industry is headed.
Keynote Speaker
More Speakers Coming Soon
To Be Announced
Additional keynote and featured speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Check back or join our email list to be the first to know.
The Conference Agenda
June 14–16, 2026 · Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris · Columbus, Ohio
Day 1
Sunday, June 14 — Arrival Day
| 1:30 PM | OMBA Board Meeting (1:30–2:30 PM, closed session) |
| 2:00 PM | Registration Opens Hotel lobby |
| 4:15 PM | Opening Keynote: Bill Cosgrove |
| 5:00 PM | Special Guest Keynote (TBA) |
| 6:00 PM | Opening Reception (6:00–7:30 PM · The Backyard) |
Day 2
Monday, June 15 — Full Day
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking (7:30–8:30 AM · Exhibitor Hall) |
| 8:10 AM | Breakfast Speaker: Sen. Bill Blessing (8:10–8:30 AM) |
| 8:30 AM | OMBA’s Bold New Chapter: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going |
| 8:45 AM | Ohio’s Own: Women Shaping Ohio Lending |
10:00 AM · Breakout Block 1 (10:00–10:45 AM)
| 1A Ops | Post-CFPB: The New Regulatory Landscape |
| 1B Growth | Talent Wars: Find, Land & Keep the Best LOs |
| 1C Strategy | AI Governance & Compliance: The Legal Exposure Lenders Don’t See Coming |
10:55 AM · Breakout Block 2 (10:55–11:40 AM)
| 2A Ops | The Credit Reporting Reset: New Scores, New Rules, New Workflows |
| 2B Growth | Competing With the Megas: How Independent Lenders Win in Ohio |
| 2C Strategy | Data-Driven Lending: Using Analytics to Find Your Next Borrower |
Keynote & Luncheon
| 11:50 AM | Keynote: Maurice Clarett — Resilience, Reinvention, and the Ohio Playbook (11:50 AM–12:30 PM) |
| 12:30 PM | Luncheon Keynote: Bob Broeksmit, President & CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association (12:30–1:30 PM) |
1:40 PM · Breakout Block 3 (1:40–2:25 PM)
| 3A Ops | The Rate Equation: New Fed Chair & What to Expect |
| 3B Growth | From Hype to Pipeline: AI That’s Actually Moving the Needle in Lending |
| 3C Strategy | From Dirt to Doorstep: Construction & Renovation Lending in Ohio’s Market |
2:35 PM · Breakout Block 4 (2:35–3:20 PM)
| 4A Ops | Non-QM as a Strategic Business Line |
| 4B Growth | The Playbook for Growth: Using LinkedIn to Build Brand & Grow Revenue |
| 4C Strategy | Ohio’s Mortgage Landscape: Policy, Politics & What’s Next |
3:30 PM · Breakout Block 5 (3:30–4:15 PM)
| 5A Ops | Election Year Playbook: How the 2026 Midterms Will Shape Mortgage |
| 5B Growth | Opening Doors: Affordable Housing Solutions for Ohio |
| 5C Strategy | Selling Smart: Secondary Market Strategies for 2026 |
Evening Events
| 4:45 PM | Tech Demo Showcase (4:45–6:00 PM) |
| 6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception (6:00–7:00 PM) |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner: Board Installation, Future Leaders Graduation, Entertainment (7:00–9:00 PM) |
Day 3
Tuesday, June 16 — Morning Sessions
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking (7:30–8:30 AM · Exhibitor Hall) |
| 8:30 AM | Keynote: Steve Richman — 2026 Market Outlook (8:30–9:10 AM) |
| 9:10 AM | Closing Keynote (TBA) |
10:00 AM · Breakout Block 6 (10:00–10:45 AM)
| 6A Ops | Appraisal Changes: Waivers, Hybrids & How to Adapt |
| 6B Growth | Developing the Future Leaders of Your Organization |
| 6C Strategy | The Affordability Gap: Creative Strategies to Get First-Time Buyers Home |
10:55 AM · Breakout Block 7 (10:55–11:40 AM)
| 7A Ops | Protect Your Portfolio: Servicing Retention Strategies That Work |
| 7B Growth | Branch of the Future: What Top-Producing Teams Look Like in 2026 |
| 7C Special | Women’s Networking Session |
Closing
| 11:50 AM | Closing Session — Recap, Raffle, 2027 Preview (11:50 AM–12:15 PM) |
| 12:15 PM | Conference Adjourns — Safe travels! |
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Track A — Ops
Operations & Compliance · Main Stage, Admiral A&B
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Track B — Growth
Growth & Leadership · Admiral D
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Track C — Strategy
Strategy & Innovation · Admiral C
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Ready to Register?
$495 for OMBA members · $695 for non-members · Room block at $169/night, cutoff May 26
→ Register for the Conference
Who’s Coming to Columbus This June?
Here’s a look at who’s already locked in.
70+
Organizations Represented
22
Companies Sponsoring
250+
Expected Attendees
The people you want to be in the room with are already registered. The question is whether you’ll be there too.
Registration is moving faster than any year in OMBA’s 59-year history.Who Will Be There
C-Suite & Executive Leaders
CEOs, Presidents, EVPs, and Managing Directors from Ohio’s top mortgage banking institutions.
Senior Lending & Production Leaders
SVPs, VPs, and Directors of Mortgage overseeing origination, retail, wholesale, and correspondent channels.
Operations & Compliance Officers
The people responsible for keeping Ohio lenders compliant, efficient, and audit-ready in a shifting regulatory environment.
Sales Leaders & Top Producers
Branch managers, sales directors, and top-producing loan officers from across the state.
Mortgage Technology & Vendor Executives
Leaders from mortgage tech, MI, title, appraisal, credit, and secondary market firms supporting Ohio lenders.
Future Leaders of the Industry
2026 OMBA Future Leaders Program graduates, celebrating at Monday’s Awards Dinner.
Organizations Represented
Banks & Credit Unions
Regional banks, community banks, and credit unions from across Ohio — including some of the state’s largest mortgage producers.
Independent Mortgage Bankers
Ohio’s top IMBs and non-bank lenders, from high-growth regional shops to nationally recognized brands.
Mortgage Insurance & Capital Markets
MI providers, secondary market firms, and capital markets partners supporting Ohio’s lending ecosystem.
Technology & Service Providers
LOS platforms, fintech companies, credit and data providers, appraisal management, and compliance vendors.
60%+
of attendees are lender leaders, executives, and decision makers.
→ Join Them — Register for the Conference
$495 for OMBA members · $695 for non-members · Hotel room block closes May 26
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsors
Fifth Third Bank | Huntington Bank
Premier Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
Executive Sponsor
Byte Software | MeridianLink | MGIC | Union Savings Bank | Western Ohio Mortgage Corp.
Community Partner
Exhibitor Table Sponsors
Coffee & Snack Break Sponsors
Signage Sponsors
Advantage Credit | McSteen | Vice Capital Markets | Volly | Wilqo
Tech Demo Showcase Spotlights
Remaining Sponsorship Packages - Going Quick! See HERE!
Contact Rich Swerbinsky at rich@ohiomba.org or 440-552-0691 to discuss.
BOOK YOUR ROOM
Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel
Room Rate: $169/night
Room block cutoff: May 25, 2026
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