Future Leaders Program
Developing the Next Generation of Mortgage Industry Leaders
Class of 2022




The California MBA Future Leaders Program is an immersive and transformative experience that equips aspiring mortgage banking professionals with the necessary tools to succeed. Candidates will benefit from exclusive mentorship and guidance from industry experts in a variety of functional areas, such as Licensing, IT Infrastructure, Origination Strategies, Marketing, Recruiting, Capital Markets Execution, Third-Party Originations, Compliance & Legal, DE&I Initiatives, Affordable Housing, and Servicing. Not only will program participants develop the skills to become the next generation of mortgage bankers, but their strategic and tactical solutions to contemporary challenges will bring immediate wins to their firms. Moreover, participants will have access to a range of California MBA events and webinars, increasing their knowledge and skills, as well as their networks. Upon completion, they will have created a comprehensive final project, and be equipped with the skills and resources to become true leaders in their companies.
Program members are expected to attend several of the California MBA’s events during the year and are invited to attend all California MBA events, on a complimentary basis (conference registration waived), for the year in which they participate. Included at each of the events are opportunities to attend business sessions and networking functions. Additionally, the California MBA will host an exclusive event for the program members at several of the events listed below:
- Program Kickoff (Date TBD | Virtual)
- Mortgage Innovators Conference (June 14-14, 2023 | Anaheim, CA)
- Western Secondary Market Conference (August 21-23, 2023 | Dana Point, CA)
- Western States CREF Conference (September 6-8, 2023 | Las Vegas, NV)
- Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference (December | Orange County, CA)
- Final team presentations to the Calif MBA Board of Directors (October 10, 2023 | Napa, CA)
- Monthly virtual meetings featuring content from accomplished mortgage banking leaders
Interested in applying?
Click the button below to submit your application and one of our staff will be in contact with you.
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There are so many benefits to being a California MBA member company.
The California MBA Future Leaders Program is an exclusive benefit of membership! In addition to all the other great benefits membership provides, only member companies are eligible to nominate employees to participate in the Future Leaders Program!
California MBA member companies may nominate one employee to participate in the annual program, which includes complimentary registration for all California MBA events for that year, invitations to exclusive functions, participation in the Pepperdine University Executive Education Program and recognition upon the completion of the program. Once selected, candidates will choose a program track to participate in, either Residential or Commercial.
Tuition:
2,060
To nominate an individual, please fill out the application form by clicking HERE.
The California MBA Future Leaders Program demands participants truly immerse themselves in the activities and invest their energies in taking advantage of all the opportunities to super-charge their professional development! Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Events
Program Kickoff (Date TBD | Virtual)
· Mortgage Innovators Conference (June 14-14, 2023 | Anaheim, CA)
· Western Secondary Market Conference (August 21-23, 2023 | Dana Point, CA)
· Western States CREF Conference (September 6-8, 2023 | Las Vegas, NV)
· Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference (December | Orange County, CA)
· Final team presentations to the Calif MBA Board of Directors (October 10, 2023 | Napa, CA)
· Monthly virtual meetings featuring content from accomplished mortgage banking leaders
Interested in applying?
Click the button below to submit your application and one of our staff will be in contact with you.