We had an amazing 3 days together in Las Vegas at the beautiful ARIA Resort and Casino. Commercial bankers from around the nation came together to thoughtshare on a variety of pressing topics in the commercial real estate industry. Save the dates for the 2024 Western States CREF Conference

It was an unforgettable experience to attend the 2023 Western Secondary Market Conference. We were surrounded by the most influential minds in the industry, all gathered together to discuss the latest trends and topics in the secondary market. The energy was palpable and the conversations were inspiring. We had the opportunity to listen to some of the most knowledgeable speakers in the field, and to take part in stimulating discussions about the current state of the industry. We also had the chance to network with other attendees and to gain valuable insights from their experiences.

Susan Milazzo interviews Justin Vedder, Managing Director, Residential Solutions, SitusAMC. Topics of Discussion: Jason's background and how he got started in the mortgage business; what challenges and fears he's had to navigate on a personal level; an intro about SitusAMC and what they offer mortgage bankers.

Susan Milazzo interviews Insellerate's CEO/Founder, Josh Friend, LIVE at the ICE Experience 2023. Hear what Josh has to say about the exciting updates Insellerate is providing its clients, as well as his invaluable insights on how to make the most of the current market.

In this edition of Connect, Susan Milazzo interviews Ali Nassirian, VP, Home Loans, Golden 1 Credit Union. Topics of Discussion include: how Nassirian got started in the mortgage industry; what are the cultural differences between the credit union and mortgage companies he's been at; and how does Golden 1 set itself apart from competitors?

In this edition of Connect, Susan Milazzo interviews Jason Cave, Head, Fintech Strategy, FHFA. Topics of Discussion include: Cave's background; what are Cave's primary goals in his role for 2023; and what factors are impacting or streamlining adoption of technology for lenders?

CMBA introduces Tai Christensen, Chief Diversity & Public Relations Officer of Arrive Home, as the new host of California MBA's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Podcast! Tai brings to the table a plethora of knowledge and experience that will undoubtedly propel this platform to incredible heights.

In this edition of Connect, Susan Milazzo interviews Tom Wight, Vice President, Mortgage Banking, KeyBank Real Estate Capital. Topics of Discussion include: how did Wight get into the commercial mortgage industry; how Wight sees multifamily fairing over the next 12 months; and what are some of the similarities or differences between the roles of a commercial mortgage broker vs a national bank?

In this edition of Connect, Susan Milazzo interviews Mark Ulmer, EVP Lending Operations, Freedom Mortgage. Topics of Discussion include how Ulmer got into this business and what is Freedom Mortgage focused on in today’s market?

In this edition of Connect, Susan Milazzo interviews David Smyle, Vice President, PSRS . Topics of Discussion include how Smyle got into the mortgage business and what property types he sees fairing well in 2023 as far as commercial real estate goes.

In this edition of Connect, Susan Milazzo interviews Robert Finlay of Wright, Finlay & Zak. Topics of Discussion include how Finlay got into legal representation for financial services. and what he feels is the most important legislative issue we’ll face in 2023?

In this edition of Connect, Susan Milazzo interviews David Rosenthal MAI, FRICS, President & CEO, Curtis-Rosenthal, Inc. Topics of Discussion include: how did Rosenthal get into the mortgage industry; and what asset classes does Rosenthal see fairing better than others in the next 12 months?

In this edition of Connect, Susan Milazzo interviews Michael Berman, Founder & CEO, Ncontracts. Topics of Discussion include: Berman's background and starting nContracts; advice for a young entrepreneur; and Berman's philosophy on corporate culture.

In this latest episode of Connect, California MBA CEO Susan Milazzo interviews Chris Vinson, CEO, Windsor Mortgage.

InstaMortgage Founder, Shashank Shekhar, speaks with Mosi Gatling, Sales Manager at loanDepot, to learn more about her journey and experience in the mortgage industry.

Latest CMBA webinar features an insightful discussion with Brian “Woody” White. Mr. White successfully developed the diversity program at Homebridge and is working to extend the opportunity of homeownership to all members of all communities, particularly underserved communities to ensure access and equality.

Susan Milazzo, CEO of CMBA hosts a one-on-one interviews with Dan Catinella, Chief Lending Officer, Total Expert, for CMBA's 124th episode of their Connect program.

InstaMortgage Founder, Shashank Shekhar, talks with Aneeza Haleem, VP of Technology at Planet Home Lending, to learn more about her journey and experience as a woman in the technology space within the mortgage industry.

Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Robert Moore, President, Inventiv Technologies joins for their 123rd episode.

Genail Nemovi, President Managing Attorney, Nemovi Law Group and Amanda (Mandy) Phillips, EVP of Compliance engage in a discussion of appraisal bias, its history, current trends, and what lenders can do.

CMBA CEO Susan Milazzo interviews Tom MacManus, President & CEO, Money360 for the 122nd episode of the organization's Connect program series.

California MBA's latest legal issues committee Q3 2022 webinar.

InstaMortgage Founder, Shashank Shekhar, talks with Founder & CEO of Happy Mango, Kate Hao, who shares her vision which kickstarted Happy Mango, a technology solution that assists in getting those who are underserved or “credit invisible” access to credit.

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Insellerate, TAKES OVER CMBA's Connect episode 121. Watch or listen to Josh Friend - CEO, Insellerate and Jon Irvine - Chief Production Officer, Change Home Mortgage as they discuss: - What are some of the unique products in today’s market? - What can loan officers do to be successful in this market? - Providing homeownership opportunities to the underserved market

InstaMortgage Founder, Shashank Shekhar, interviews Patty Arvielo, Co-Founder & President, New American Funding, who shares her personal journey into the mortgage industry and much more.

Latest CMBA Connect podcast features one-on-one interview with Paul Gigliotti, COO, Pinnacle Home Loans and Founder, Axis Lending Academy.

Latest episode of CMBA's Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry, features Andrew Mekjavich Principal at Gantry.

The California MBA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast brings together personal histories of the diverse workforce in mortgage lending. Hosted by Amazon best seller and founder of InstaMortgage, Shashank Shekhar, this podcast celebrates everyone working together to make the housing finance industry into a perfect union. In episode 6, Shashank invites Linn Cook, VP Sales, OptifiNow to hear his personal journey into the mortgage industry and much more.

CMBA Zoom webinar features industry experts discussing mortgage quality and compliance.

In episode 116 of CMBA's Connect, Susan Milazzo interviews Cody Charfauros, Principal/Managing Director of Slatt Capital

In episode 115 of CMBA;s Connect, Susan Milazzo, CEO of California MBA, interviews Bobby Khorshidi, President and CEO of Archway Capital

The latest California MBA DE&I Committee webinar titled "What is the ROI for DEI?"

California MBA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast brings together personal histories of the diverse workforce in mortgage lending. In Episode 5, Shashank Shekhar, CEO of InstaMortgage, interviews Jim Albertelli, Esq., CEO of Voxtur.

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 114th episode features Dan Phelan, CMB, CEO, Pacific Southwest Realty Services (PSRS) Topics of Discussion: 1:53 - I always like to get started with a little personal background, how did you get into the mortgage industry? 5:28 - Can you share with listeners a little history of the association? 10:42 - You have several professional designations: CMB, CRI, CCMS. Why was it important for you to obtain those designations? 15:44 - The real estate finance industry is always looking to increase diversity. How is PSRS attracting young or diverse mortgage professionals to this industry? 26:12 - 2022 is a tough market for all real estate finance. What asset classes do you see fairing better than others in the next 12 months? 32:47 - How will PSRS differentiate themselves from competitors? Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646 To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!