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Early bird pricing is available now for the National Mortgage Conference, but not for long.
Join mortgage professionals from across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario for a full day of industry insights, practical strategies and meaningful connections.
The Ottawa Mortgage Symposium brings together industry leaders, experts and mortgage professionals to explore the issues, opportunities and ideas shaping today’s mortgage market.
Register by February 20. A $30 late fee applies after this date.
Explore the day’s sessions, speakers and networking opportunities. Select a session to view additional details.
Presented by Max Stencer and Lauren van den Berg, MPC
Hear from MPC Chair Max Stencer and President & CEO Lauren van den Berg as they provide an update on the association’s activities, including recent government relations initiatives.
Presented by Shaun Cathcart, CREA
Explore the evolving housing landscape, including the challenges facing first-time homebuyers and the impact of delayed homeownership on Canada’s housing and mortgage markets.
Shaun Cathcart is Director and Senior Economist, Housing Data and Market Analysis at the Canadian Real Estate Association. He manages the team responsible for CREA’s national resale housing database and the MLS® Home Price Index and provides housing market intelligence and analysis to the real estate industry.
Presented by Jill Moellering, Mortgage Architects
Take a practical look at the key areas of your mortgage business, including efficiency, return on investment and the information you need to stay in control of your book.
Jill Moellering is an award-winning mortgage broker, team leader and underwriting training coach who regularly presents to mortgage professionals across Canada.
Presented by Antoinette Leung, FSRA
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority will provide an update on the latest developments in provincial regulation.
Presented by Matt Imhoff and Hugo Dos Reis, Prepayment Penalty Mentor
Learn how mortgage penalty insights can help brokers engage clients earlier, uncover hidden opportunities and win renewal, refinance and move-up business.
Matt Imhoff is a prepayment penalty specialist who helps mortgage brokers understand and navigate Interest Rate Differentials and mortgage penalties.
Hugo Dos Reis is a Mortgage Broker and Partner at Vine Group. He also leads brand, marketing and growth strategy across Vine Group and Prepayment Penalty Mentor.
Presented by Melanie Pereira, FCT
Explore practical strategies for navigating changing consumer expectations, digitization, regulatory developments and evolving risk while improving operational performance, customer experience and long-term business resilience.
Scott Aitchison, Shadow Minister for Housing and Member of Parliament for Parry Sound—Muskoka
Scott Aitchison has served in municipal and federal public office, including as Mayor of Huntsville. He was elected Member of Parliament for Parry Sound—Muskoka in 2019 and serves as Shadow Minister for Housing.
Presented by Leanne Conroy, MCAN
Strengthen your alternative lending knowledge and learn how broader financing options can help you serve more clients, rescue difficult files and uncover new business opportunities.
Leanne Conroy is Regional Director of Sales at MCAN Home and has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, including over a decade dedicated to alternative lending.
Presented by Brian Hutton, M3 Financial Group
Explore how AI-driven search is changing online discovery and what businesses can do to strengthen their content, brand and digital presence for the next generation of search.
Brian Hutton is VP Marketing with M3 Financial Group and specializes in digital marketing, search, AI applications, website optimization, social media and marketing strategy.
Join fellow attendees the evening before the Symposium for an informal networking reception at the Sandman Signature Hotel.
Start the conversation early, make new connections and spend time with mortgage professionals and industry colleagues in a relaxed setting before the Symposium gets underway.
Reception attendance is complimentary for registered Symposium attendees.
Reserve your place at the networking reception and connect with fellow attendees and industry colleagues before the Symposium begins.
We’re grateful to the organizations supporting this year’s Ottawa Mortgage Symposium and helping bring the industry together.
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We’ve secured a preferred room rate for Ottawa Mortgage Symposium attendees at the Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel.
250 W Hunt Club Rd
Ottawa, ON K2E 0B7