Raising the Bar: Women Leading the Mortgage Industry is a monthly OMBA conversation series hosted by Director of Engagement Heidi G. Belnay.

Today's episode features Amanda Padd, Chief Revenue Officer at Secure Insight and 2026 MBA mPact Award recipient. Together, they discuss leadership lessons, professional growth, and what it means to support and elevate other women in the mortgage industry.

Originally aired live on March 19, 2026.

Led by Andrew Liput, President, CEO & Founder of Secure Insight, this webinar defines the problem of phishing and hacking and their impact on mortgage lenders and their partners.

Andrew reviews current statistics and case studies of business email compromise losses and explains how they could have been prevented. Lastly it offers 5 key steps you should take immediately to help prevent becoming a victim of wire fraud, including internal training and external vigilance.

Originally aired live on March 18, 2026. 

OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky welcomes Jeremy Sopko, Co-Founder and CEO of Nations Lending Corporation, and Eric Roman, COO and EVP, for a candid conversation on building and scaling a mortgage business in today's market. From Nations Lending's early days to its current position as an industry leader, Jeremy and Eric share the leadership principles, operational strategies, and lessons learned that have defined their journey.

Originally aired live on March 12, 2026. 

Join us for OMBA’s 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 sits down with OMBA’s lobbyist Matt Redfield to talk through the latest policy and regulatory developments impacting Ohio’s mortgage industry. 

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.

Originally aired live on March 10, 2026.

OMBA President Adam Rose & Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky provide an overview of the current and exciting future state of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association. 

Originally aired live on March 3, 2026. 

Raising the Bar: Women Leading the Mortgage Industry is a monthly OMBA conversation series hosted by Director of Engagement Heidi G. Belnay.

Today's episode features none other than Dawn Carpenter, Vice President and President-Elect of OMBA and Mortgage Origination Manager at KEMBA Financial Credit Union. Together, they discuss leadership lessons, professional growth, and what it means to support and elevate others in the industry.

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.

Ohio property tax reform is evolving quickly, and lenders need to stay ahead of what’s coming next. In this live OMBA discussion, Representative David Thomas shares updates on recent legislative activity and walks through how proposed changes may impact homeowners, escrow accounts, and mortgage operations across the state.

We focus on what lenders should be preparing for now, how to communicate changes to borrowers, and key milestones to watch as Ohio moves toward implementation.

A must-attend update for mortgage professionals navigating change in 2026 and beyond.

Join us for OMBA’s 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 sits down with OMBA’s lobbyist Adam Hewit to talk through the latest policy and regulatory developments impacting Ohio’s mortgage industry. 

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.

Originally aired live on January 10, 2026. 

Teresa Rose, CEO, President, and Founder of Western Ohio Mortgage Corp. and former President of OMBA, joins this episode of Lending Leaders. 

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.