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NAMB Connect

Every broker has a circle. Find yours.

A community of ten topic-based groups that meet monthly on Zoom for focused, moderator-led discussion. It is a recurring space to talk through the issues specific to your part of the business, built for real conversation rather than a webinar.

Find your circle See the monthly schedule
10 groups Topic-based circles
Monthly Fixed day for each group
30 minutes Hard stop
Live on Zoom Staff and volunteer moderators

How every session works

Every circle follows the same simple rhythm, so you always know what to expect and you are out on time.

  1. 5 min Welcome. Your moderator opens the call.
  2. 5 min Topic discussion. A focused topic gets the conversation started.
  3. 15 min Open floor. Ask questions, share what is working, and learn from peers.
  4. 5 min Recap and next month preview. Leave knowing what is coming.
30

minutes, hard stop. Built to respect your time.

  • Moderators are NAMB staff and volunteer member leads.
  • Materials and past session recaps for every group live on NAMB MORE between calls.

Find your circle

Ten circles, each with its own topic, day, and moderators. Join one, or join several. Register once for each circle you want to attend. All times are Eastern.

2nd Tuesday · 1:00 PM ET

Inspire

NAMB's Women's Group

Career growth, leadership, and financial confidence for women in the mortgage industry.

Moderators Cathy Lee / Lisa O’Connor
Register
1st Tuesday · 12:00 PM ET

Young Professionals

YP

Building production, brand, and network in the early years of an origination career.

Moderators Matt Shields / Tim Simko
Register
1st Thursday · 12:00 PM ET

Technology

Tools and automation

Tools, automation, and platforms that help brokers work smarter.

Moderator Steve Scott
Register
2nd Wednesday · 12:00 PM ET

FHA Lending

FHA

Guideline changes, underwriting issues, and best practices for FHA loans.

Moderator Ray Edwards
Register
2nd Thursday · 12:00 PM ET

VA Lending

VA

Serving military borrowers well and navigating VA-specific guidelines.

Moderators Doug Braden / Jeff Wilson
Register
3rd Thursday · 12:00 PM ET

Reverse Mortgage

Reverse

Qualifying, marketing, and closing reverse mortgage business responsibly.

Moderators Craig Barnes / Marvin Hudson
Register
3rd Wednesday · 12:00 PM ET

Mentorship

Ties to NAMB Elevate

A monthly touchpoint for new and early-career originators paired with mentors.

Moderators Kimber White / Valerie Saunders
Register
1st Wednesday · 12:00 PM ET

Legislative and Regulatory

Ties to On the Hill

Federal and state policy affecting brokers, and how to engage.

Moderator Lauren Patterson
Register
3rd Tuesday · 12:00 PM ET

Non-QM and Commercial Lending

Non-QM

Bank statement, DSCR, and asset-based lending for non-traditional borrowers.

Moderator Mike DeSantis
Register
4th Tuesday · 12:00 PM ET

Business Building

Growth

Marketing, hiring, and scaling a brokerage.

Moderators Ginger Bell / Valerie Saunders
Register

The month at a glance

Every circle meets on the same day each month. Find your slot and add it to your calendar.

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1st week Young Professionals 12:00 PM ET Legislative and Regulatory 12:00 PM ET Technology 12:00 PM ET
2nd week Inspire 1:00 PM ET FHA Lending 12:00 PM ET VA Lending 12:00 PM ET
3rd week Non-QM and Commercial Lending 12:00 PM ET Mentorship 12:00 PM ET Reverse Mortgage 12:00 PM ET
4th week Business Building 12:00 PM ET

The "1st Tuesday" style schedule means the first Tuesday of the month, and so on for each day listed.

Every broker has a circle.

Pick yours and join the next monthly conversation.

Find your circle
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