Closing loans keeps the business running, but it doesn’t grow it. To expand the volume consistently, brokers need to carve out time to learn new programs and build lender relationships. Originator Connect Conference 2026 address this challenge by uniting professionals to discuss what’s driving the industry.
The conference will take place on August 13–16, 2026, in Las Vegas. Make sure to use AD Mortgage promo code at registration to attend for free: ADFREE.
Hear from Industry Leaders
The Friday afternoon sessions cover a range of topics that most brokers encounter day-to-day. These include:
- Building a referral pipeline from scratch with no existing client base
- DSCR strategies, ground-up construction financing, and reverse mortgages
- Self-employed borrowers, retirees, and anyone whose income doesn’t fit standard DTI guidelines
One session worth noting in particular: “20 Years in Mortgage Lending: Then and Now”, presented by Michael Pearson, AD Mortgage’s SVP of Business Development. In this session, Michael will take attendees on a journey through two decades of transformation in the mortgage industry, from fax machines to AI-driven underwriting. Attendees will learn:
- Key industry milestones that shaped today’s market
- How the portrait of the borrower has evolved
- The real role of technology and why people still matter more than ever
- What brokers expect from modern lending partners today
- Why understanding the past helps prepare for the future
Beyond the sessions, Originator Connect Conference offers a large exhibit hall and plenty of time for meaningful conversations. Use this time to meet lenders, discover new programs, and build relationships that can translate into faster closings and better options for your clients.
Earn Your NMLS Credits
On Sunday, August 16, the event offers an 8-hour NMLS-approved continuing education class. It’s enough to fulfill your complete CE requirement for license renewal in a single session. The class covers 7 hours of CORE and 1 hour of General Elective, provided by MaxClass.
Important note: the class requires separate pre-registration, and you must attend the full 8 hours to receive credit. To qualify, you also need to have your Exhibit Hall passport stamped by all exhibitors during the expo. Registration opens at 8:00 AM, and the class starts promptly at 9:00 AM.
Meet AD Mortgage at the Event
This conference is a great opportunity for direct conversations about program options and loan scenarios you’re dealing with on a daily basis. We invite you to visit the AD Mortgage booth and to speak with our representatives.
Stop by the booth to discuss what challenges you’re facing right now. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet Michael Pearson in person after his session.
Ready to Build Business While in Las Vegas?
If you’re serious about growing your mortgage business in 2026, Originator Connect Conference is where it happens. Join thousands of fellow brokers in Las Vegas this August 13–16.
Register today with promo code ADFREE and come say hello to the AD Mortgage team. We look forward to seeing you there.
