NAMB Volunteer led, member driven since 1973. NAMB is the voice of the mortgage industry.

Knowing what NAMB does for you today matters. Knowing what NAMB already did to build the ground you stand on matters jus...
09/03/2026

Knowing what NAMB does for you today matters. Knowing what NAMB already did to build the ground you stand on matters just as much.

See how far back it goes at namb.org/history.

Nobody got into this business because they love compliance. Stay in it long enough and you learn to respect it.Complianc...
09/02/2026

Nobody got into this business because they love compliance. Stay in it long enough and you learn to respect it.

Compliance is the quiet work behind every clean file and every borrower who walks away treated fairly. It protects the people we serve, the businesses we've built and the reputation of the entire broker channel. Skip it and the cost shows up eventually. Honor it and it becomes the ground everything else stands on.

This is week one of Compliance Month, where we're breaking down why this work matters, who it's really for and how to stay on the right side of it all year long.

The pros who take this seriously are the ones still standing when it counts.

Follow along at namb.org.

NAMB Inspire is a community dedicated to supporting women across the mortgage industry through mentorship, leadership de...
09/02/2026

NAMB Inspire is a community dedicated to supporting women across the mortgage industry through mentorship, leadership development and shared experience.

Each month, Inspire hosts a 30-minute ZOOM session designed to provide clarity, connection and practical guidance from women who have walked the path ahead.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, September 8th at 1PM EST, 12PM CST, 11AM MST, 10AM PST
This month’s speaker: Christy Mindell, CEO and Marketing Strategist Radiant Wave Media
Topic: Lift As You Climb: Stop Gatekeeping. Own Your Brand & Rise Together.

Every step forward creates space for another woman to rise.

Join us live! The Zoom link to register is in the comments.

09/02/2026

Compliance changes are happening. Are you ready?

Episode #49 of The NAMB Podcast is now available, kicking off NAMB Compliance Month with information every mortgage professional should have on their radar.

Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Valerie Saunders, Chief of Staff at the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), to talk about NMLS updates, audits, licensing, documentation, social media, and more.

One of Valerie's biggest reminders: Don't ignore those NMLS emails.

Changes to disclosure questions and other requirements mean brokers and loan officers need to know what's changing—and what deadlines are coming.

And compliance doesn't stop with NMLS. Valerie explains why emails, texts, consumer conversations, and even what you post on personal social media can matter when it comes to compliance.

Don't wait for an audit or renewal deadline to find out what you missed.

🎧 Episode #49 is available now. Listen and subscribe:
https://f.mtr.cool/apxsvwsr6m

Compliance might not be the topic anyone puts at the top of their wish list. It's also the one that protects every deal ...
09/01/2026

Compliance might not be the topic anyone puts at the top of their wish list. It's also the one that protects every deal you close and every borrower who trusts you to get it right.

All month, the NAMB Podcast is leaning in. Five guests, five conversations, all centered on the rules and safeguards that keep our industry honest and our homeowners protected. Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with the people who know this world inside and out and turn the subject most professionals avoid into something you'll actually want to hear.

Because the brokers who take compliance seriously are the ones still standing when it matters.

Follow along all month and find the NAMB Podcast wherever you listen.

Compliance doesn't get the hype. It gets the job done.September is Compliance Month at NAMB, and all month long we're gi...
09/01/2026

Compliance doesn't get the hype. It gets the job done.

September is Compliance Month at NAMB, and all month long we're giving this often-overlooked corner of the business the attention it deserves. Podcast guests who live and breathe this world. Partners and sponsors who help brokers stay protected. And real tools to help you turn compliance from the thing you dread into the thing that sets you apart.

The brokers who master it don't just avoid trouble. They earn the kind of trust that builds a referral business for life.

Make sure you're following along all month so you don't miss a thing.

*THIS WEEK*  NAMB members are active, and there's always something on the calendar. 📆 From conferences and certification...
08/31/2026

*THIS WEEK* NAMB members are active, and there's always something on the calendar. 📆 From conferences and certifications to webinars and networking, this is your weekly look at what's coming up across the association. Swipe through, find what fits your goals and mark your calendar.

Every event is a chance to learn something, meet someone or move your business forward.

👉 See the full lineup and register at https://www.namb.org/events

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7 weeks until NAMB National and this week's reminder is where the serious ROI hides: the exclusive sessions.These are th...
08/28/2026

7 weeks until NAMB National and this week's reminder is where the serious ROI hides: the exclusive sessions.

These are the add-ons that turn a great conference into a career move.

- 8-Hour NMLS Approved CE: $12 for members, $79 for courtesy associate and non-members. Knock out your continuing education on Friday and stay compliant while you're already in the building.

- Keynote Luncheons: $50 each, Saturday and Sunday. Industry leaders on stage, sharing the insights and trends that will define the road ahead.

- CVLS Certification sponsored by Newrez: $199 for members, $298 for courtesy associate and non-members. Become a Certified Veterans Lending Specialist and earn a credential that sets you apart in one of the most mission-driven products in the industry.

- CREV Certification sponsored by Mutual of Omaha Wholesale: $199 for members, $298 for courtesy associate and non-members. The Certified Reverse Mortgage Specialist equips you to serve one of the fastest-growing segments of the market.

Add them when you register at namb.org/national.

Which one is calling your name? Comment the session you're signing up for. And CE at $12 is the easiest yes in the mortgage industry, so expect to see it a lot below.

Who remembers YSP? Knowing how NAMB fights for you and for the industry matters.See how far back it goes at namb.org/his...
08/27/2026

Who remembers YSP?

Knowing how NAMB fights for you and for the industry matters.

See how far back it goes at namb.org/history.

It's a SOCIAL MEDIA TAKEOVER where industry partners take over the NAMB social channels. Today, we bring in Motto Mortga...
08/26/2026

It's a SOCIAL MEDIA TAKEOVER where industry partners take over the NAMB social channels. Today, we bring in Motto Mortgage

You already have the knowledge and the network. It's time to transform that momentum with the Motto Mortgage franchise framework.

As the first national mortgage broker franchise model of its kind, Motto pairs lender-level strength, systems, and support with the freedom and control of an independent broker - backed by the stability of an established franchise.

Visit mottomortgage.com/namb-26 to learn more.

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