Industry Events

Join your co‑hosts, the National Association of Appraisers and Appraiser eLearning, for the 18th annual Appraisal Summit, October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino—where Halloween energy lingers in the air and All Saints Day brings a glow of reflection and renewal to the profession.This year’s Summit gathers real estate appraisal professionals for a spirited blend of insight, innovation, and seasonal charm. From Halloween night’s playful buzz to the thoughtful tone of All Saints Day, attendees will explore industry trends, best practices, and professional development through keynote sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities crafted specifically for today’s appraiser.Step into the conversation, sharpen your skills, and experience a conference where knowledge rises, inspiration shines, and the future of appraisal comes out of the shadows and into the light.

Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
Oct 31 – Nov 1

Join us at IMN's MSR Fall Forum and maintain your competitive edge in the mortgage servicing rights sector—a cornerstone of housing finance deeply connected to the multi-trillion-dollar U.S. agency mortgage market. The MSR landscape continues to demonstrate robust activity, with Q4 2025 witnessing $211.18 billion in agency mortgage servicing rights changing hands through bulk transactions, marking a 50.4% surge from the previous quarter and highlighting intensified portfolio movement, market liquidity, and strategic realignment industry-wide.This forum convenes leading financial institutions, servicers, investors, and regulators to examine MSR valuation, risk management, financing structures, and policy developments driving market returns.Focused on actionable strategies, emerging innovations like AI-driven servicing optimization, and meaningful peer engagement, the event delivers a clear-eyed view of how participants are navigating liquidity, volatility, regulatory demands, and operational scale in today's dynamic MSR landscape.

New York, NY
Nov 2–3

Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Nov 8–10

San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
Nov 10–12

A free community homebuyer event created for veterans, active-duty service members, military families and surviving spouses.Through Guild Mortgage's STAND initiative, we're bringing together resources and educational opportunities specifically designed to support Veterans, active-duty military members, and military families.Our goal is to help attendees better understand their homeownership options, connect with knowledgeable professionals, and access resources that can support them throughout their homebuying journey. With Veterans Day taking place just a few days before the event, we believe this is a meaningful opportunity for the mortgage industry to come together in support of those who have served.

Coast City Church
Oceanside, CA
Nov 14

Join for MBA's Accounting and Financial Management Conference, November 18-20 at The Westin Charlotte, NC. As the premier annual gathering for accountants and financial managers in single-family and commercial/multifamily real estate finance, this is your chance to connect with industry peers, delve into pressing issues like regulatory conditions and market trends, and earn essential CPE and CMB credits. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of real estate finance.

Charlotte, NC
Nov 18–20

The default servicing landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From artificial intelligence and judicial foreclosure litigation to emerging bankruptcy trends, client expectations, and market forecasts, the issues shaping our industry are becoming increasingly interconnected.Join ALFN at the 15th Annual INTERSECT (FC+BK) Conference, where foreclosure, bankruptcy, servicing, investor, and legal professionals come together for one day of practical education, strategic insight, and meaningful industry collaboration.INTERSECT provides an opportunity to learn from industry leaders, exchange ideas with peers, and gain actionable takeaways you can immediately apply within your organization.

Omni PGA Frisco Resort
Frisco, TX
Nov 19

The California MBA Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference (LIRC) is the premier annual forum for mortgage industry legal, compliance, and regulatory professionals who want to stay ahead of what is changing — and understand what it means for their business.This conference goes beyond checklists and technical updates. It focuses on how legal, legislative, and regulatory developments shape business strategy, operations, risk management, and long-term decision-making.Hosted by California MBA, LIRC brings together industry leaders, regulators, legal experts, and practitioners for timely conversations on policy, enforcement, compliance expectations, and the practical impact of an evolving regulatory environment.Attendees will gain insight into emerging legislative and regulatory trends, enforcement priorities, compliance expectations, and how to position their organizations proactively in a changing market. Through expert-led sessions, candid panel discussions, and meaningful peer engagement, LIRC gives attendees the clarity, context, and confidence to navigate regulation strategically — not reactively. This is where compliance meets leadership, and where regulatory insight becomes a business advantage.

Hyatt Regency
Huntington Beach, CA
Dec 7–8

New Orleans. New Ideas. Lasting Change.The mortgage industry is changing fast, and the standards and technology that hold it together are changing as well. This January, MISMO brings together lenders, servicers, regulators, GSEs, government agencies, service providers and technology providers at the InterContinental New Orleans for four days of collaboration that turns ideas into industry-wide progress.Plan the Summit your way. On January 12, hear from industry leaders in a full day of sessions and panels. On January 11, 13 and 14, roll up your sleeves in MISMO workgroups and workshops, where the standards that power the mortgage industry's digital future take shape.Whether you help develop the standards or are just starting to explore them, there's a seat for you at the table. Come for the conversations, stay for the connections, and leave with ideas you can put to work.Will you join us to create lasting change?

InterContinental New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Jan 11–14

The Nation’s Premier Build | Flip | Rent Finance Expo is heading back to Ft. Lauderdale, FLLeverageCon brings together the top private lenders, investors, flippers, and brokers from across the country for a high-impact, one-day event built around real connections and real deal flow.What to expect: • 8+ hours of high-value networking • Exhibit Hall + Meeting Gallery • Expert Panels & Roundtable Forums (Construction, Investor Rehab, DSCR) • NLE Leadership Forum • Catered VIP Networking Sessions • Custom Networking AppJoin the Build | Flip | Rent Finance industry for a focused day of networking, insights, and opportunity—set in one of the most iconic coastal venues in the country.

Broward County Convention Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Jan 13

MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference, taking place January 25-27, 2027 at the Tampa Marriott Water Street, brings IMB leaders together for candid conversations, valuable connections, and practical strategies to strengthen their businesses. Designed by IMBs for IMBs, this focused gathering welcomes leaders from companies of all sizes and business models. Exchange ideas with peers who understand your challenges, learn from leaders navigating the same market pressures, and explore actionable solutions to improve performance and profitability. You’ll leave with new perspectives, stronger relationships, and ideas you can put to work immediately.

Tampa Marriott Water Street
Tampa, FL
Jan 25–27

MBA’s Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo (MBA CREF27) returns to San Diego, February 7–10, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt for one final year in this iconic destination. Join the premier gathering of commercial real estate finance professionals as leaders from every major capital source and asset class come together to share market intelligence, exchange perspectives, and shape what’s next for the industry.Experience unparalleled access to the insights, connections, and opportunities driving the future of CRE finance—all in one place, one community, and one unforgettable year in San Diego.

Manchester Grand Hyatt
San Diego, CA
Feb 7–10

Stay ahead of what's next in mortgage servicing at MBA’s Servicing Solutions Conference and Expo, February 15-18, at the JW Marriott Austin. Join servicing professionals and providers at the industry's premier annual event to explore practical solutions, gain insights from leading experts, expand your network, and build valuable connections that will help move your business forward.

JW Marriott Austin
Austin, TX
Feb 15–18

The Northeast Mortgage Summit is the region's premier gathering for mortgage industry professionals — bankers, lenders, brokers, originators, appraisers, and technology providers. Held February 24-25, 2027 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, the Summit combines keynote sessions, breakout education, and an exhibit hall with built-in networking throughout.

Foxwoods Resort & Casino
Mashantucket, CT
Feb 24–25

MBA’s National Advocacy Conference (NAC), taking place at The Westin DC Downtown, April 6-7, 2027, is the largest advocacy event representing the real estate finance industry — and the best way to represent your state in Washington, D.C. NAC equips you with the tools, training, and talking points to confidently engage with elected officials and make an impact on the issues that matter to your business, your industry, and the communities you serve. Connect with fellow industry leaders, sharpen your advocacy skills, and bring your voice to Capitol Hill.

The Westin Washington DC
Washington, DC
Apr 6–7

Join fellow mortgage banking professionals for three days of connection, education, and industry insight at one of Florida's newest waterfront destinations.More details — including the agenda, speaker lineup, sponsorship opportunities and registration — are coming soon. In the meantime, save the date and stay tuned.

Sunseeker Resort
Florida Gulf Coast
Jun 1–3

Salt Lake City, UT
Jun 7–10

Bethesda, MD
Sep 13–16

The largest annual gathering of residential real estate finance professionals, this is the one event you need to gain access to the industry's power players and innovators.Be inspired and get informed by engaging speakers on the Main Stage. Meet with dozens of exhibitors in THE HUB and get hands-on access to the latest products and services. Dive deep into Breakout Sessions to get the actionable insight you need on all the facets of the business. Connect with industry peers through unparalleled networking opportunities and ConcertMBA!Leave #MBAAnnual27 with more than just great memories. Leave with actionable takeaways for future success.

Nashville, TN
Oct 17–20