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    • 8 Dec 2026
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    • 14 Oct 2026
    • 2:00 PM
    Rates Jumped: Now What? - MBA-NJ Education Webinar
    MBA-NJ Education Webinar

    Rates Jumped: Now What?

    The Actions That Keep Your Business Moving Forward

    Mortgage rates have jumped, and waiting for them to come back down is not a formula for success. In this fast-paced 30-minute workshop, mortgage sales and leadership strategist Ron Vaimberg will guide you on the best actions to take now to respond to the changing rate environment.

    Ron Vaimberg
    Featured Speaker

    Ron Vaimberg

    Performance Diagnostician | Mortgage Industry Expert

    Rather than focusing on predictions or things outside your control, Ron will challenge you to look for the opportunities that still exist and that few originators recognize. The goal is simple: identify the actions you can take right now to keep your business moving forward.

    What You’ll Learn

    • The best actions to take now in response to the changing rate environment
    • How to move forward without waiting for rates to come back down
    • How to focus on the opportunities you can control rather than predictions you cannot
    • Where opportunities may exist that few mortgage originators recognize
    • How growing negativity among originators, borrowers, and real estate agents can reveal new opportunities
    • How to rethink your business strategy if higher rates remain in place

    Stop Waiting on Rates

    Waiting for the market to change is not a business strategy. This 30-minute workshop is designed to shift the focus away from rate predictions and toward the specific actions mortgage professionals can take today to create activity and move their businesses forward.

    Find Opportunity in the Negativity

    Negativity is growing among originators, borrowers, and real estate agents. But negativity can also reveal opportunity. Ron will challenge you to recognize what others may be overlooking and determine what you can do differently in the current environment.

    Your Key Takeaway

    “What would you do if you knew rates were not coming down anytime soon?”

    Event Details

    Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
    Time: 2:00 PM EST
    Location: Virtual Webinar
    Format: Fast-Paced 30-Minute Workshop
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    • 11 Nov 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Webinar
    Advocacy and Political Updates in New Jersey
    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.

    Laura Gunn
    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.

    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: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    Time: 2:00 PM EST
    Location: Virtual Webinar
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    • 9 Dec 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Catch the Fraudster: A Live Wire Fraud Challenge
    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
    Ashley Gravano
    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.

    Tyler Adams
    Featured Speaker

    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.

    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, December 9, 2026
    Time: 2:00 PM EST
    Location: Virtual Event
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