LENDING & ORIGINATION FORUM:
The Risk Equation: Evolving Trends in Mortgage Insurance 
From natural disasters to evolving regulatory demands, insurance continues to play a critical role in mortgage risk management and loan performance. This panel will feature experts from across the industry discussing the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in property and mortgage insurance, including force-placed coverage, hazard risk, and the impact of climate volatility on underwriting and servicing strategies.

LENDING & ORIGINATION FORUM:
From Click to Close: Optimizing the Borrower Journey 
In today’s competitive and rapidly evolving housing market, effective marketing is more than messaging: it’s about connection, compliance, and conversion. This panel brings together top lending leaders to explore how mortgage companies are leveraging data, digital channels, automation, and community engagement to reach borrowers where they’re at. Panelists will also address fair lending considerations, brand trust, and the changing expectations of today’s homebuyers.

LENDING & ORIGINATION FORUM:
Unlocking Homeownership Through Education 
Empowering today’s borrowers requires more than financing—it demands education, transparency, and trust. This panel will explore the role of homebuyer education in expanding access to credit, reducing default risk, and building generational wealth. Hear from housing counselors, nonprofit leaders, GSE representatives, and lenders on innovative strategies to reach first-time buyers, support underserved communities, and integrate education into the origination experience.