NAMB

National Association of Mortgage Brokers

Celebrating the brokers who set the standard.

Every year, NAMB recognizes mortgage professionals, veterans and partner companies who serve clients with integrity and excellence. Meet the 2026 honorees.

See the Excellence Awards winners See the Top Veteran Loan Originators
61 Individual Excellence Awards winners
55 Top Veteran Loan Originators
2 Award programs in 2026

Awards Committee selections

NAMB Excellence Awards 2026

NAMB's Awards Committee selected these professionals and companies for excellence in the mortgage industry in 2026. Winners were formally recognized at NAMB National 2026, October 16 to 19, in Las Vegas.

Winners are featured in NAMB's official press release and across its national platform.

View all Excellence Awards winners
Award categories
Mortgage Broker of the Year 29 winners
New Broker of the Year 6 winners
Influencer of the Year 8 winners
Young Professional of the Year 11 winners
Account Executive of the Year, QM 5 winners
Account Executive of the Year, Non-QM 2 winners
Service Partner of the Year 6 categories

Honoring those who served

NAMB 2026 Top Veteran Loan Originator Awards

NAMB recognizes veteran mortgage professionals who serve clients through the lending process and uphold high standards of integrity and excellence. Winners are U.S. military veterans who are active loan originators.

A panel of appointed judges evaluated submissions against NAMB-set criteria. Submissions closed November 10, 2026, and winners were announced November 12, 2026.

Meet the Top Veteran Loan Originators

55 winners by branch

13 U.S. Air Force
19 U.S. Army
17 U.S. Marine Corps
6 U.S. Navy

What Top Veteran Loan Originator winners receive

Awards page and magazine Recognition on the NAMB Awards page and in NAMB magazine.
Winner logo A Top Veteran Loan Originator logo for websites and marketing.
Dedicated email A winners email from NAMB announcing the honorees.
NAMB Focus 2027 Free admission for up to 5 people. Certification classes excluded.

Where honorees are recognized

October 16 to 19, 2026 NAMB National 2026 Las Vegas. Excellence Awards winners were formally recognized here.
January 7 to 9, 2027 NAMB Focus 2027 Orlando. Top Veteran Loan Originator winners receive free admission for up to 5 people (certification classes excluded).

Questions about NAMB awards?

Email namb@namb.org or call 202-434-8250.

Learn more at namb.org
An award does not imply NAMB endorsement of any recipient's business, products, or services. Judges' decisions are final.