It’s All Happening in THE HUB

We’ve made THE HUB the heart of MBA Annual. Here’s what to look for in THE HUB.

Christine Rhea Presented Posthumously with Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award

LAS VEGAS–The Mortgage Bankers Association presented Christine (Chrissi) Rhea, former President/CEO of the Mortgage Investors Group, with its Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes the dedication and prominent service to MBA and the mortgage lending industry in a variety of capacities involving both legislative and regulatory activities. The award was given posthumously to Rhea during MBA’s 2025 Annual Convention and Expo.

Bob Broeksmit: ‘MBA Won’t Rest Until GSE Release Is Done Right’

LAS VEGAS–Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, took the stage at the organization’s Annual Convention and Expo, Oct. 20. When it comes to conversations with the administration about GSE reform, “we don’t just have a seat at the table,” said Broeksmit. “We’re near the head of the table–and we’re speaking loud and clear.”

MBA Presents Chioma Kalu with David H. Stevens Real Estate Legacy Scholarship Award

LAS VEGAS–The Mortgage Bankers Association announced at its 2025 Annual Convention and Expo that Chioma Kalu has been recognized as the David H. Stevens Real Estate Legacy Scholarship award winner. The award recognizes students from MBA’s Commercial Real Estate Finance Fellowship Program and HomeFree-USA’s Center for Financial Advancement Program who have shown career aspirations in the real estate finance industry.

Make Your Voice Heard through MBA Mortgage Action Alliance

The MBA Mortgage Action Alliance is a voluntary, non-partisan and free nationwide grassroots lobbying network of real estate finance industry professionals, affiliated with the Mortgage Bankers Association.