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The National Association of Mortgage Brokers and Broker Action Coalition are uniting to bring you an essential day of advocacy, insight, and industry collaboration. When two powerful voices join forces, the impact is undeniable. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, NAMB and BAC are coming together at the National Press Club in Washington DC to amplify the mortgage broker perspective on Capitol Hill and demonstrate the strength of a united industry.
This groundbreaking partnership showcases the broker community's commitment to collective advocacy—proving that when we stand together, we're more effective, more influential, and better positioned to shape the policies that matter to our industry.
Hear directly from legislative and regulatory speakers shaping policy that impacts your business. Engage with industry-leading panels discussing critical advocacy priorities, emerging challenges, and strategies for staying ahead of regulatory change. Network with colleagues and advocacy leaders who are driving meaningful industry transformation.
Whether you're navigating complex regulatory landscapes, seeking to strengthen your advocacy impact, or simply want to connect with brokers who share your commitment to industry advancement, this event is designed for you.
When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Where: National Press Club, Washington DC
Cost: $99 per person
Better Together. Stronger Voice. Greater Impact.
The mortgage industry doesn't wait for policy to happen — we help shape it.
Advocacy in Action: Better Together brings NAMB members to Washington, D.C. for legislator meetings, and industry strategy sessions with the people driving housing policy in 2026.
Hear directly from FHA Commissioner Cassidy, Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, Rep. Ritchie Torres, and leaders from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Senate — then take those conversations to Capitol Hill yourself.
This is advocacy with real momentum behind it. Come be part of it.
Current Agenda Includes...
Credit Scoring & Market Impact: Tony Hutchinson of VantageScore breaks down how credit scoring changes are reshaping borrower access and lender decisions in 2026.
Affordable Housing: A Shared Priority: Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver (D-MO) addresses the affordable housing crisis and the legislative pathways that mortgage professionals need to understand — and support.
FHA Update: FHA Commissioner Cassidy delivers a direct briefing on the agency's current priorities, policy direction, and what's ahead for FHA lending.
Appraisals in 2026 - UAD 3.6: Freddie Mac Single Family Chief Appraiser Scott Reuter and Fannie Mae Senior Manager Kenneth DeFeo walk through the Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6 updates and what they mean for your transactions.
Housing Committee Perspective: Rep. Mike Flood shares the view from the House Financial Services Committee on housing finance priorities for 2026.
VA Committee Perspective: Rep. Mark Takano offers insight into veterans' housing policy and the legislative landscape for VA lending.
Trigger Leads Win: Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) joins NAMB to celebrate the trigger leads advocacy victory and discuss what comes next for consumer protection legislation.
And much more...
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