Key facts
- The New England Mortgage Bankers Conference is returning to Newport, Rhode Island, on September 16th.
- Michael Kelleher is leading the revival of the conference.
- The conference aims to create a space for professionals to build relationships and community.
- Agenda topics include AI agents, workflow automation, technology strategy, and purchase lending.
- Discussions will cover improving profitability through AI and automation, retaining loan officers, and rethinking customer acquisition.
The New England Mortgage Bankers Conference is undergoing a revival and rebuilding effort, set to return to Newport, Rhode Island, on September 16th. Michael Kelleher, founder of Adopt The Brand, shared insights into the conference's resurgence with HousingWire's Allison LaForgia. Kelleher emphasized his goal of cultivating a platform for professionals to forge authentic relationships and build a stronger industry community.
The conference's agenda is designed to address key industry challenges, featuring discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) agents, workflow automation, technology strategy, and the purchase lending landscape. Kelleher noted that the focus extends beyond mere technology adoption, delving into how AI and automation can enhance profitability for mortgage companies. Additionally, the event will explore strategies for attracting and retaining loan officers, as well as the necessity for mortgage firms to re-evaluate their approaches to customer acquisition and pre-sale marketing.