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.”

LAS VEGAS--MBA Education, the education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association, awarded Freedom Mortgage with its Residential Educator of the Year Award here at MBA’s 2025 Annual Convention & Expo.

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.