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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 December 4th guest = Dan Snyder, CEO Lower.com!

  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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• Where's the Money? Ohio Mortgage Market Intelligence for 2025-2026

  • When
    9 Dec 2025
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    2:00 PM

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  Rates are finally moving. Volumes are shifting. Competition is heating back up. But WHO is winning in Ohio, WHERE are they winning, and WHY?
  

  Join iEmergent COO Bernard Nossuli for a data-driven look at Ohio's mortgage market heading into 2025-2026. You'll see:

  • Which Ohio markets are poised for growth (and which aren't)
  • Where your competitors are gaining share (and how to respond)
  • The 6-step playbook to use data to grow your business in any market condition
  • Real Ohio lending trends from 2025 and projections for 2026

  This isn't a product pitch. It's actionable market intelligence you can use immediately to make smarter decisions about where to deploy resources, where to hire, and where to compete.

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• Raising the Bar: Women Building the Mortgage Industry

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

  • When
    20 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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• 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

  June 14-16, 2026
  

  Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel

  National level speakers & content

  • Sunday, June 14 (4-8 PM) - Opening general session, keynote speaker, opening reception
    
  • Monday, June 15 - Robust full day agenda of sessions, breakfast, lunch, and post dinner cocktail reception included
    
  • Tuesday, June 16 - Half day of sessions, conference concludes early afternoon
    

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  Book your group rate for OMBA Annual Conference Jun2026
  

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

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