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California MBA

Future Leaders Program

Developing the Next Generation of Mortgage Industry Leaders

Class of 2022

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What is the Future Leaders Program?

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.

Apply Online
Download Printable Application

Partners in Building the Next Generation of Mortgage Leaders Include

AAA Appraisal Management Company LLC
Arch MI
Catalyst Mortgage
GuildMortgage
CBRE
LoanDepot LLC
Mortgage Quality Management & Research (MQMR)
Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc.
SeversonWerson
Sierra Pacific Mortgage
SWBC (Southwest Business Corporation)
The Compliance Group
WellsFargo
Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP
CMG Financial
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There are so many benefits to being a California MBA member company.

Become a Member
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Become a Member!

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!

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Apply!

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.

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Participate!

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.

Apply Online
Download Printable Application

Future Leaders Program Testimonials

After attending the Future Leaders Program with the California MBA I was surprised at the depth of the self-work gained from the course. I’m sure most attendees envision a less introspective, less academic focus on leadership skills when they arrive in the class on the first day, as I did. Upon leaving I had a much better understanding of my own leadership skills and was able to evolve and improve them in ways I hadn’t imagined possible. Absolutely worth every.single.minute.

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Angie Kruse
Senior Account Manager
Radian Guaranty, Inc., a Radian Company

The Future Leaders Program is thought-provoking, hands on and will ultimately leave you inspired. You will immediately feel more influential and confident to carry out the many actionable take-aways you amass during this program. The worthwhile information, experiences and relationships you gain from this program are an asset to both your professional and personal life. If the opportunity arises for you to participate in this program then I encourage you to do so, anyone and everyone will find it beneficial.

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Shane Blackburn
AVP, Secondary Marketing
Plaza Home Mortgage

The Future Leaders program combined industry activism, interactive leadership development, as well as networking opportunities with Industry leaders. I was able to build relationships and gain new perspectives from MBA board members that I may not otherwise have had exposure to.  I also enjoyed building lasting relationships with my project team members from other organizations in various business channels. I feel that it has had an impact on my personal growth as a leader, as well as my career.

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Robert Sasser
FVP, Operations Manager, Correspondent Lending
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC

The California MBA Future Leaders Program gave me many opportunities for access to current leaders in the mortgage industry. Whether the interaction was in the setting of legislative day, a meal, a convention, a presentation, the group project, a phone call, or a video meeting, the time with these intelligent and driven people was invaluable. I found the leaders I met through the Program events to not only be willing to provide mentorship, or to give of their time, but eager to contribute to my career.

The program also provided exposure to parts of the industry that I would likely not learn about on my own. The Future Leaders Program is a well-thought out and well-executed way to get a bit outside of your comfort zone, where growth happens.

Benjamin Johnson of Newmark Realty Capital
Benjamin Johnson
Senior Associate
Gantry, Inc.

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