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• Women's Committee Meeting

  • Start
    14 Jul 2026
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  • End
    8 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions

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• Educational Series - Advocacy and Political Updates in New Jersey

  • When
    10 Nov 2026
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    2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

  

  MBA-NJ Education Webinar

  Advocacy and Political Updates in New Jersey

  The political and regulatory landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges and opportunities for New Jersey's mortgage and housing industries. Staying informed is critical for professionals who want to understand how legislative and policy decisions may impact their businesses, customers, and communities.

  

  Featured Speaker

  Laura Gunn

  Senior Vice President, KGA

  Laura will provide insight into the latest advocacy efforts, legislative developments, and political updates affecting New Jersey's mortgage banking industry. She will discuss current issues being monitored at the state level, ongoing advocacy initiatives, and how mortgage professionals can stay engaged in shaping policies that impact housing finance and homeownership.

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  What You’ll Learn

  • Key legislative and regulatory developments impacting New Jersey's mortgage industry
  • Current advocacy priorities and initiatives
  • Updates on political and policy issues affecting housing and homeownership
  • How industry professionals can effectively engage in the advocacy process
  • The role of MBA of New Jersey in representing the interests of its members
  • What to watch for in the months ahead

  Why Attend?

  Advocacy plays a vital role in the future of the mortgage industry. This session offers a unique opportunity to gain timely insights into the policies and political developments shaping the business environment while learning how your voice can make an impact.

  Who Should Attend

  Whether you're a lender, servicer, industry partner, or mortgage professional, this session will help you better understand the issues influencing our industry and the importance of advocacy in protecting and advancing the interests of homeowners and mortgage professionals throughout New Jersey.

  Event Details

  Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  Time: 2:00 PM EST

  Location: Virtual Webinar

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  Laura Gunn
  Senior Vice President, KGA

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  Laura Gunn, Senior Vice President, draws on more than a decade of varied Trenton experience, giving her a broad and deep knowledge of state government and politics that informs all her advocacy for KGA's clients.

  Prior to joining KGA, Laura was Vice President of Government Relations at the NJ State Chamber of Commerce, where her portfolio included state budget and taxation issues among many other issue areas.

  Laura previously held the position of legislative liaison for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, overseeing the Office of Intergovernmental Relations and interacting with legislative offices on casework and legislation related to the Commission.

  Laura also served as legislative director and chief of staff for a former legislator, and before that as an aide in a previous gubernatorial administration's Office of Constituent Relations.

  Laura is a graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she earned her bachelor's degree in communications and political science.

  She lives in Burlington Township with her husband, two sons, and dog.

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• Educational Series - Condo Lending 2027: Freddie Mac's New Guidelines & What Every Mortgage Professional Needs to Know

  • When
    9 Dec 2026
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    2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  

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  Condo Lending 2027: Freddie Mac's New Guidelines & What Every Mortgage Professional Needs to Know

  A Freddie Mac Policy Update for New Jersey Mortgage Professionals

  The condominium lending landscape continues to evolve, and understanding Freddie Mac's latest policy requirements is critical for lenders, underwriters, operations teams, and mortgage professionals working with condominium and cooperative projects.

  Join MBA-NJ and Freddie Mac for an informative session covering recent changes to Freddie Mac's condominium policies, the implications of the new requirements, and what mortgage professionals need to know as they prepare for implementation.

  

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  Vivian Vazquez

  Sr. Director, Condo & Co-Op Policy at Freddie Mac

  Vivian will provide mortgage professionals with direct insight into Freddie Mac's recent condominium policy changes, including how the new requirements affect project eligibility, lender review processes, documentation, and implementation. The session will also provide an opportunity to better understand the practical considerations lenders should be preparing for as the market continues to evolve.

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  What This Webinar Will Cover

  • Recent changes to Freddie Mac's condominium policies and project eligibility requirements
  • What lenders and mortgage professionals need to know about the new requirements and implementation
  • How the changes may affect condominium and cooperative project reviews
  • Key considerations surrounding eligibility, documentation, underwriting, and delivery
  • Freddie Mac's efforts to improve clarity and consistency within the condo lending process
  • Practical considerations for incorporating the updated policies into lender operations and workflows
  • An opportunity to hear directly from Freddie Mac and better understand the intent behind the policy changes

  Why It Matters

  Condominium lending presents unique underwriting, collateral, documentation, and project eligibility considerations. Policy changes can directly affect how lenders review projects, structure their processes, and determine whether a transaction can be delivered.

  Understanding the requirements before they become an operational issue can help mortgage professionals reduce friction, improve consistency, and better serve borrowers purchasing or refinancing condominium units.

  Who Should Attend

  This webinar is designed for mortgage executives, loan originators, underwriters, processors, operations professionals, compliance teams, secondary market professionals, and anyone involved in originating, reviewing, underwriting, or delivering condominium and cooperative loans.

  If condo lending is part of your business today or will be part of your growth strategy in 2027, this is a session you won't want to miss.

  Direct From Freddie Mac

  Understand the New Requirements From the Team Helping Shape the Policy

  Hear directly from Freddie Mac's Sr. Director of Condo & Co-Op Policy about the recent changes, their implementation, and the practical challenges lenders should be preparing to address.

  Event Details

  Date: December 2026

  Location: Virtual Webinar

  Presented By: MBA-NJ & Freddie Mac

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  Vivian Vazquez
  Sr. Director, Condo & Co-Op Policy at Freddie Mac

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  Vivian Vazquez is the Senior Director of Condo & Co-op Policy at Freddie Mac, where she leads policy development and works closely with lenders on condominium and cooperative project eligibility.

  Her focus is on making condo lending more consistent and operationally workable, reducing friction in the project review process while maintaining strong credit and collateral standards. In this role, she partners with lenders and industry groups to understand real-world challenges and help shape policy that is practical to implement.

  With more than 20 years in the mortgage industry, Vivian brings a lender-first perspective grounded in deep underwriting experience. She spent 15 years at a large national lender specializing in condominium and project underwriting, where she managed complex project reviews and navigated eligibility, documentation, and delivery requirements across a wide range of transactions.

  Since joining Freddie Mac in October 2025, Vivian has been focused on initiatives that improve clarity and usability in condo policy, while strengthening engagement with lenders and trade organizations as the market continues to evolve.

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• Educational Series - Catch the Fraudster: A Live Wire Fraud Challenge

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    13 Jan 2027
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    2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

  

  MBA-NJ Education Webinar

  Catch the Fraudster: A Live Wire Fraud Challenge

  Payment fraud in real estate isn't slowing down. Criminals are becoming harder to catch, AI-assisted impersonation is making familiar communications less trustworthy, and the financial and reputational impact of a successful wire fraud incident can be severe. Join CertifID for a timely session focused on the scale of the threat, the weaknesses fraudsters exploit, and the safeguards that can help protect real estate transactions.

  22% of homebuyers received fraudulent or suspicious communications during closing

  60% of title professionals say fraud attempts are increasing

  82% of consumers know criminals are using AI to impersonate real estate professionals

  56% of consumers say they would be unlikely to work with the same firm again after a fraud incident

  

  Featured Speaker

  Ashley Gravano

  Senior Strategic Account Manager, CertifID

  Ashley brings more than 25 years of mortgage industry experience across sales, strategic account management, customer success, and relationship development, with a relationship-first approach centered on trust and genuine connection.

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  Tyler Adams

  Co-Founder & CEO, CertifID

  Tyler is a cybersecurity and fraud subject matter expert leading CertifID's work to protect real estate transactions from wire fraud and help victims recover stolen funds.

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  The Cost of Wire Fraud

  • $239,850 median loss for buyer cash-to-close fraud.
  • $343,497 median loss for seller net proceeds fraud.
  • $389,125 median loss for mortgage payoff fraud.
  • The damage can extend beyond the lost funds, creating lasting reputational consequences for the professionals and firms involved.

  Why Traditional Safeguards Are Being Tested

  Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated impersonation tactics, including AI, to make fraudulent communications look and sound legitimate. As a result, familiar safeguards such as emails and callbacks can no longer be trusted on their own.

  The challenge is not only identifying suspicious activity, but doing so before money moves and while the transaction is still recoverable.

  CertifID's Fraud Prevention & Recovery Track Record

  • In 2025, CertifID verified more than 1.46 million real estate transactions.
  • CertifID blocked 1,018 fraudulent transactions before funds moved, preventing $283 million in losses.
  • Its Fraud Recovery Services team supported 840+ victims and recovered more than $135 million in stolen funds.
  • Verified transactions are backed by insurance coverage of up to $5 million per file, extending protection beyond prevention.

  What This Session Will Explore

  • How modern wire fraud schemes target real estate transactions.
  • Why AI-driven impersonation makes fraud harder to recognize.
  • Where common communication and verification practices can break down.
  • How prevention, verification, recovery, and insurance can work together.

  A Live Fraud Challenge

  This webinar puts the threat into a practical context. Participants will be challenged to think like both the fraudster and the defender, recognize warning signs, and better understand how real estate professionals can strengthen transaction security before funds are sent.

  Event Details

  Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2027

  Time: 2:00 PM EST

  Location: Virtual Event

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  Ashley Gravano
  Senior Strategic Account Manager, CertifID

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  Ashley Gravano is a seasoned mortgage industry professional with over 25 years of experience spanning sales, strategic account management, customer success and relationship development. She currently serves as a Senior Strategic Account Manager at CertifID, where she works closely with enterprise customers to build strong partnerships and drive long-term success.

  Ashley also serves on the board of the Mortgage Bankers Association of New Jersey (MBA NJ), is a columnist for Mortgage Women Magazine, and hosts First Cup, a podcast featuring candid conversations with leaders across the mortgage industry.

  Throughout her career, Ashley has built a reputation for her relationship-first approach to business, deep industry knowledge and ability to connect people. She believes the strongest partnerships are built through trust, authenticity and genuine connection.

  Tyler Adams
  Co-Founder & CEO, CertifID

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  Tyler Adams is the co-founder and CEO of CertifID, the leading provider of wire fraud protection for the real estate industry. Since 2018, the company has secured $300B+ in transactions and recovered $60M+ in stolen funds.

  CertifID has been recognized by the American Business Awards for customer support; Great Places to Work, Built In, and Purpose Jobs for culture; and HousingWire and Inc. 5000 for innovation and growth.

  A subject matter expert in cybersecurity and fraud, Tyler is a member of YPO and a recent finalist for Best CEO by the Austin Business Journal. He has been featured in The Financial Times, Business Insider, Fox Business, HousingWire, and other publications.

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