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• The State of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association (OMBA)

  • Start
    2 Sep 2025
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  • End
    2 Jun 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Event

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  Join OMBA President Adam Rose & Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky for this overview 

  of the current and exciting future state of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association. 

  Members will be able to interact and ask questions throughout.

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• From the Statehouse to Your House

  • Start
    9 Sep 2025
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  • End
    14 Jul 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Event

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  Join us for OMBA’s new bi-monthly advocacy update, From the Statehouse to Your House, where we bring legislative insights straight to you.

  In this interactive 30-minute session, OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky will sit down with OMBA’s lobbyist Adam Hewit to talk through the latest policy and regulatory developments impacting Ohio’s mortgage industry. We’ll cover:

  • Key legislative and regulatory issues in motion at the Statehouse

  • How OMBA is actively advocating for our members and their customers

  • What lenders, servicers, and vendors should be watching for next

  • Live Q&A — your chance to ask questions and get answers directly

  This is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, understand the policy landscape, and engage directly in the advocacy work that protects and strengthens our industry.

  Open to all OMBA members and employees of member companies

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• Using LinkedIn to Build Brand and Grow Revenue

  • Start
    9 Oct 2025
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  • End
    8 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions

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  Discussion leader: Rich Swerbinsky, Executive Director, OMBA (30,000+ LinkedIn followers)

  This fast-paced, tactical session shows exactly how to turn LinkedIn activity into pipeline. Rich will walk through the simple systems he uses to grow audience, publish high-signal content, and convert engagement into booked meetings.

  Expect live examples, clear scripts, and a repeatable weekly routine you can run the same day.

  Who should attend - Executives, sales leaders, producers, business development, founders, and recruiters who want a practical playbook to build brand and create revenue from LinkedIn.

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• Lending Leaders: Voices of the Industry

  • Start
    20 Nov 2025
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  • End
    7 Jan 2027
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  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Our January 8th guest is Teresa Rose, CEO, President, and Founder of Western Ohio Mortgage Corp. and former President of OMBA.

  Hosted by OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky and OMBA Engagement Director Heidi Belnay, Lending Leaders: Voices of the Industry is a monthly conversation with some of the most prominent and forward-thinking leaders in mortgage lending. Each episode dives into timely issues shaping housing, finance, and community development, while spotlighting the experiences and perspectives of executives making an impact. From market trends and regulatory shifts to innovation, leadership, and the future of lending, this series gives listeners direct access to authentic conversations with the people driving change in the industry.
  

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• AI That Speeds Up Borrowers: From First Click to Verified File in Minutes

  • When
    21 Jan 2026
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    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Borrowers expect instant answers—and AI can now deliver a fully verified, underwriter-ready file in minutes, not days. In this session, Tidalwave shows how lenders are deploying AI-powered POS experiences, conversational data collection, automated document review, and instant scenario building to dramatically increase speed and conversion. You’ll walk away with a blueprint for modernizing your front-end workflow, boosting pull-through, and creating a better borrower experience.
  

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• Raising the Bar: Women Building the Mortgage Industry

  • Start
    29 Jan 2026
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  • End
    8 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Raising the Bar is a conversation series that spotlights women who are shaping the future of the mortgage industry. Hosted by Heidi Belnay, each session features real, open conversations with women who lead, build, and inspire. We talk about their paths, their wins, and the moments that helped them grow. It is a space to celebrate women and learn from the voices moving our industry forward.
  

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• Curinos By the Numbers: How 2025 Redefined the Mortgage & Equity Landscape

  • When
    4 Feb 2026
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    2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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  Curinos will share data-driven insights on:
  

  • Origination trends and volume mix

  • Competitive pricing and growth across Credit Unions, Banks, and IMBs

  • Borrower experience benchmarks, including cycle times and pull-through

  • What lenders should be doing right now to win in 2026 and beyond

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• 2026 OMBA Future Leaders Program

  • Start
    3 Mar 2026
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  • End
    11 Mar 2026
  • Schedule
    4 sessions

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  The 2026 OMBA Future Leaders Program is a high impact development experience designed for rising mortgage professionals who want to lead with confidence and deepen their understanding of the industry. Through three virtual sessions on March 3, March 4, and March 10 followed by an in person Statehouse visit on March 11 participants will strengthen their leadership skills, explore operational excellence, elevate the customer experience, and see advocacy in action.

  Each virtual day begins with an inspiring keynote speaker who will be announced soon.

  All future leaders will graduate and be recognized at 2026 conference!

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• Annual Convention 2026

  • Start
    14 Jun 2026
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  • End
    16 Jun 2026
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  • Location
    Renaissance Polaris

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  June 14-16, 2026 at The Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel

  Expect National level speakers & content

  *Register before the end of January to save $100*

  Sunday, June 14
  

  • Plan to arrive Sunday afternoon.
  • Opening general session and keynote to kick things off.
  • Evening welcome reception and networking to reconnect with peers.
  
  Monday, June 15
  • Full day of general sessions and breakouts focused on the Ohio and national markets.
  • Time built in for networking, exhibits, and sponsor engagement.
  • Evening social event to keep the conversations going.
  
  Tuesday, June 16
  • Final morning of targeted sessions and closing content.
  • Conference wraps by approximately 12:15 PM so you can travel home the same day.

  Hotel room block:

  Book your group rate for OMBA Annual Conference Jun2026
  

  Contact Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky at rich@ohiomba.org with any questions or ideas!

  Sponsorship Packages:

  *Prices Include 10% Off Discount That Expires Feb. 1*

  • Coffee/Snack Break Sponsorship - Monday AM – $900.00
    2 sponsors available - Branded signage at coffee/beverage station
    

  • Coffee/Snack Break Sponsorship - Monday PM – $900.00
    2 sponsors available - Branded signage at coffee/beverage station
    

  • Coffee/Snack Break Sponsorship - Tuesday AM – $900.00
    2 sponsors available - Branded signage at coffee/beverage station
    

  • Coffee/Snack Break Sponsorship - Tuesday PM – $900.00
    2 sponsors available - Branded signage at coffee/beverage station

  • Executive Sponsor – $2,250.00
    (8 available)
    Includes:
    -Attendee list (4 weeks out + final)
    -Logo on on-site signage
    -Trademark/logo usage
    -Priority recognition
    
    Choose ONE Premium Feature:
    -Hotel Key Card Sponsor (logo on all room keys)
    -Wi-Fi Sponsor (custom splash page - if not selected by higher tier)
    -Charging Station Sponsor (if not selected by higher tier)
    -Water Bottle Sponsor (branded bottles for all attendees)
    

  • Exhibitor Hall Signage – $450.00
    (2 available) - Signage at exhibitor hall entrance/high-traffic areas

  • Premier Sponsor – $4,500.00
    (6 available)
    Includes:
    -Priority logo placement on signage and website
    -Featured logo in pre-conference marketing emails
    -One dedicated marketing email to attendees (pre-conference)
    -High-visibility placement on website
    -One 6-foot exhibitor table
    -One complimentary full-conference registration
    
    Choose ONE Premium Activation:
    -Wi-Fi Sponsor (branded splash page visible to all attendees)
    -Charging Station (branded charging station in high-traffic area)
    -Hotel Room Drop (item in every guest room)
    -Speaking opportunity during one breakout session (content subject to approval)
    

  • Presenting Sponsor – $9,000.00
    (2 available)
    Includes:
    -Exclusive top-tier placement on all signage and digital screens
    -Opening general session remarks (3-5 minutes)
    -First-choice exhibitor booth selection (both presenting sponsors choose before all others)
    -Full attendee list (early + final)
    -Two complimentary full-conference registrations
    -Featured sponsor recognition with dedicated announcement
    -Recognition during every general session
    -Trademark/logo usage rights
    
    Choose ONE Evening Event:
    -Sunday Welcome Reception Presenting Sponsor
    -Monday Plated Dinner Presenting Sponsor
    
    Choose ONE Premium Activation:
    -Wi-Fi Sponsor (branded splash page visible to all attendees)
    -Charging Lounge Combo (branded charging station + lounge signage)
    -Headshot Station + Wellness Break Combo
    -Hotel Room Drop (item in every guest room)
    

  • President's Luncheon Sponsor – $4,500.00
    (1 available) - Exclusive sponsor recognition during Monday luncheon, speaking opportunity (2-3 minutes), logo on table tents, signage at entrance.
    

  • Welcome/Registration Signage – $675.00
    (1 available) - Large branded signage at main registration desk

  • *Sold Out* Directional Signage Package – $450.00
    - Signage outside Admiral Ballroom entrance

  • *Sold Out* General Session Room Signage – $675.00
    - Signage outside Admiral Ballroom entrance
    

  • *Sold Out* Lanyard Sponsor – $4,500.00
    - Logo on all attendee lanyards. Maximum visibility throughout entire conference.

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