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.

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.

A fast-paced, tactical session showing how to:

• Grow an engaged LinkedIn audience
• Post content that consistently generates responses
• Convert engagement into booked meetings

Rich, the Executive Director of the OMBA who has over 31,000 LinkedIn followers, walks through live examples, simple scripts, and a weekly routine that you can immediately implement into your own schedule.

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.

Hosted by Rich Swerbinsky and Heidi Belnay, our monthly Lending Leaders series features conversations with some of the most influential voices in mortgage lending.

We’re excited to welcome Dan Snyder, CEO of Lower, for a discussion on market trends, innovation, leadership, and what’s ahead for the housing and finance industry. You’ll hear firsthand perspectives from one of the leaders driving meaningful change across the lending space.

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, including a look at everything we are building for 2026 and beyond.

In the inaugural episode of Lending Leaders: Voices of the Industry, OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky and Engagement Director Heidi Belnay sit down with Jay Plum, Executive Vice President of Fifth Third Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping today’s lending environment.

Whether you're leading a lending team, managing operations, or simply looking to stay ahead of the trends reshaping the mortgage business, this conversation offers practical insight from one of the industry’s most respected voices.

Success in today's market isn’t about doing more of what used to work, it’s about combining timeless principles with modern strategies. Nationally recognized coach, speaker, and industry strategist Phil Treadwell offers a high-impact session that will give mortgage professionals a roadmap to thrive by mastering mindset, leveraging technology, and building future-proof business models that thrive in any environment.