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GENERAL SESSION: Inside Washington – Agency Priorities Shaping Mortgage Compliance and Risk

Monday, September 28, 2026 10:15 AM-11:15 AM Independence A, Independence Level
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Hear directly from senior leaders at key government housing and regulatory agencies as they discuss the latest policy developments, supervisory priorities, and operational initiatives affecting the mortgage industry. Panelists share insights into regulatory compliance expectations, loan delivery and servicing requirements, enforcement trends, and emerging risks. This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand perspectives, ask questions, and better prepare your organization for the evolving regulatory landscape.

Speakers

Introductions

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    Alisha Sears

    Director, Regulatory Counsel, Mortgage Bankers Association

    Alisha Sears is Director and Regulatory Counsel in the Residential Policy and Strategic Industry Engagement Department at the Mortgage Bankers Association. Sears covers legal issues, trends in litigation, and regulatory compliance matters, and staffs the Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Committee and the Regulatory Compliance Subcommittee. Prior to joining the MBA, Sears was with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). Sears is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the American Bar Association’s Banking Law Committee, and Women in Housing and Finance.

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