Mortgage Bankers Association Greater Rochester

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

Join us for the 2026 Mid-Year Economic & Real Estate Forum hosted by the Mortgage Bankers Association of Greater Rochester!

Hear industry insights and economic updates from:
• Marina B. Walsh, CMB – Vice President, Industry Analysis Research & Economics
• Jim Yockel – Chief Executive Officer, GRAR

📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
📍 Monroe Golf Club | Pittsford, NY
🕓 4pm–6pm (Registration begins at 3:30pm)

Seating is limited!

For registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit us here: https://mbarochester.com/events/

05/11/2026

Looking to make homeownership more affordable in the Greater Rochester area? 🏡

The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) offers programs designed to help qualified homebuyers achieve their dream of homeownership — including down payment assistance and competitive mortgage options through the Achieving the Dream program.

Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking for affordable financing solutions, this program may be worth exploring!

Learn more here:
SONYMA Achieving the Dream Program: https://hcr.ny.gov/achieving-dream-program-0?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ds_search&utm_campaign=DS_SONYMA_FY25_Upstate&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22229176490&gbraid=0AAAAADJsKelreP8OOci85uLwA-iDwMsPG&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_IXQBhCkARIsADqELbLgjkWhUMjatKQTuBuEvjk0DdoL3C_Gpuqe9xmrhb2MIRdNJ9vObP8aAopyEALw_wcB

05/08/2026

Proud to support the 2026 ReImagine ROC Housing Annual Golf Tournament! ⛳🏡

Join us for a great day of golf, food, drinks, and networking — all while supporting an incredibly important mission focused on addressing the housing shortage across the Rochester and Finger Lakes region.

ReImagine ROC Housing is working to champion innovative housing solutions that create more choices for individuals and families throughout our community. Whether renting or owning, city or suburban, larger or smaller homes, affordable or luxury — everyone deserves access to housing options that fit their needs.

Foursomes, reception-only tickets, and 8 sponsorship opportunities are available!

Register today through MBA of Rochester:
MBA of Rochester Events Page https://mbarochester.com/events/

For questions or additional information, please contact Sherri Forbes at [email protected].

We hope to see you there while supporting a cause that helps move our community forward!

04/24/2026

Interested in learning more about available homebuyer grants? 🏡

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, The Housing Council at PathStone offers grant programs that may help make homeownership more affordable.

Take the next step and explore your options here: https://www.thehousingcouncil.org/homebuyers-services-overview

04/02/2026

Looking to make homeownership more attainable for your buyers? 🏡

Learn more about the advantages of Home Buyer Dream Grants — a great opportunity to help reduce upfront costs and open the door for more buyers to achieve their goals.

Share this with your clients and network so they don’t miss out on valuable resources that could make all the difference!

03/20/2026

Upcoming Training Event: Learn More About Appraisals & Earn CE Credit!

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: GRAR classroom 3445 Winton Place Suite 208, Rochester, NY 14623

Are you interested in learning more about the appraisal process?
Need Appraisal Continuing Education (CE) credits to stay current?
Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills and stay ahead in the industry!

You're invited to join our upcoming training event designed for both new and experienced professionals looking to strengthen their appraisal knowledge and meet CE requirements.

What to Expect:
 Expert led appraisal training
 Up to date industry insights
 CE credit opportunity
 Q&A with seasoned professionals

Click the link below to register and secure your spot.
Register Here:

02/01/2026

Strong insights from the Rochester MBA Economic Forecast featuring Marina Walsh. The 2026 forecast points to modest growth led by purchase volume, a more stable rate environment, and a continued focus on efficiency and ex*****on. While affordability and inventory remain key challenges, the message was clear: collaboration, discipline, and adaptability will help our industry move forward. Excited to put these insights into action for our members and referral partners.

Thank you to everyone who came out and braved the Rochester cold, and a special thank you to our panelists for the thoughtful dialogue and to our sponsors for making this event possible.