Working For: Technology Professionals

Making An Impact Through Networks

MBA's Residential Technology Forum (RESTECH) helps members address technology issues and works towards common solutions facing residential mortgage banking. The Lender CIO Forum provides an opportunity for the senior technology professional in lending/servicing organizations to communicate with peers in similar organizations on topics of mutual interest. The Information Security Workgroup identifies and discusses evolving information security issues within the mortgage industry. Your membership allows you to join these highly educational bodies, which gives you a say in shaping the future of the industry. See a full list of MBA committees, councils, and working groups you are eligible to join.

Gathering Industry Updates and Finding Solutions Through Events

MBA's most established conferences include expanded audience-specific programming on the latest technology trends and innovations relevant to that market segment. This enables MBA members to capture market opportunities through the loan cycle by staying abreast of new and changing technology solutions. Also new this year, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum – Promise and Peril for Mortgage Lending, co-hosted by MBA and MISMO, will bring together experts and leaders in AI as well as mortgage professionals and government officials to discuss opportunities, risks, and legislative/regulatory interests in this fast-developing area. Your membership unlocks savings for this event and to the largest gathering of real estate finance professionals, MBA's Annual Convention & Expo, where technology solutions are front and center. Your membership unlocks savings to all of MBA’s conferences throughout the year.

Training Your Team Through Education

MBA Education offers the latest tips and tools for technology professionals so you feel confident contributing to business decisions. School of Mortgage Banking I, II, and III (culminating in the Accredited Mortgage Professional designation) is the industry's standard in comprehensive residential mortgage training helping you be competitive through constant change. Introduction to Mortgage Banking is another resource to better understand the basics business model of residential mortgage lending in a convenient and digestible format. Your membership gives you discounted pricing for these professional development opportunities and trainings, and dozens of related self-study courses, as well as access to all of MBA's free webinars and webinar recordings. View upcoming courses suggested for you.

MBA Member Demo Days, afternoons of specialized programming with live demos and Q&A, are open to all MBA members at no charge and provide today's latest technology solutions to help you face operational challenges. 

Delivering Critical Industry Data Through Research

MBA began conducting annual technology surveys for its member companies in 2017. The surveys are designed to be completed by the Chief Information Officers or designates of lending and servicing institutions and discussed at periodic CIO forums. The Technology Profile Survey is an exclusive benefit for MBA member companies; participants receive the results of the survey free of charge and will see trends in the adoption of various technologies.

Savings from Top Solution Providers

Access more than 1,000 vendors offering industry solutions and take advantage of special pricing just for you through MBA's Member Discount Program.

Strengthening our Collective Voice

MBA’s pivotal advocacy programs are critical to ensuring elected officials understand how policy issues affect you, your customers, and the communities you serve. Together we champion our industry’s voice in Washington, DC, through the Mortgage Action Alliance (our bipartisan, free grassroots network), MBA’s federal Political Action Committee (a group of elected officials who are committed to advancing pro-industry legislation), and the National Advocacy Conference (the largest in-person advocacy event for mortgage bankers).