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Annual Lending Conference

August 03, 2025 - August 06, 2025
5:30 PM - 9:00 AM
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Bavarian Inn Lodge & Conference Center
1 Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, MI 48734-1900
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Register now for this highly anticipated "MMLAFest", the MMLA's Annual Lending Conference!! You won't want to miss this event - here are some highlights:
We will have nationally recognized speakers at MMLAFest 2025! Anyone in the mortgage industry will find value in attending this event that will draw hundreds of attendees from all aspects of the mortgage industry. Michigan is a huge mortgage hub and this conference is highly regarded as a favorite by many from around the country! We have a full schedule planned for educational sessions, social receptions and indulgent dinners. We did build in time to make those important business connections too, and some free time to catch up on work...or just relax. This is a "must see" event. Don't hear about it - experience it for yourself!!
With more opportunities to collaborate with your industry peers, elevate your business strategy and connections, a packed agenda with plenty of opportunities to network and celebrate with some of the best in the business, this is our biggest can’t miss event of the year.
Speakers include: Captain Richard Phillips, Captain of the Maersk Alabama, Hijacked by Somali Pirates and Real Life Inspiration for the Movie 'Captain Phillips'.
Steve Richman - will dive into the question "Why You? 6 Letters - 2 Words - 1 Question - The answer is everything."
Rob Chrisman - doing what he does best as a leading consultant in the mortgage industry
Laura Escobar - MBA Chair and President of Lennar Mortgage, giving a industry update from a DC insider!
Much more including targeted breakout sessions...
We’ll have dedicated "free time" in the late afternoons before our receptions, pub crawl and dinner, to connect and network with industry leaders. Click on these links for more info:

We can’t wait to see you at MMLAfest this summer to celebrate Octoberfest in August!
Conference Ticket Prices:
Full Conference Member Cost: $599/individual - after July 15 - $649, Non-Member* Cost: $749/individual - after July 15 - $799
Spouse/Significant Other Cost: $399 - after July 1 - $449
Education Only (no dinners): Member Cost: $429 - after July 15 - $479, Non-Member* Cost: $459 - after July 15 - $509
Golf Outing: Conference Attendee Cost: $129 per golfer, Non-attendee Cost: $149 per golfer
*Non-member conference tickets includes MMLA membership through 12/31/2025
Thank you to these 2025 Platinum Headline Sponsors:
Book your stay at the Bavarian Inn Lodge Now!
Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Cass River, the Bavarian Inn Lodge is a world-class resort destination for families. Unique in theme, experience a trip to “Little Bavaria” right here in Frankenmuth, Michigan! Just steps from downtown with all bars, restaurants, shops and fudge stores!
New this year - Bavarian Blast Water Park - Michigan's largest indoor water park and family fun center! You may want to bring your family to experience this! Each room stay includes a up to 4 passes to the waterpark - value of $70 per day, per person!
Room rates are just $139++per standard double room, $149++ per premium queens or king room, and $239++ per suite, single, double, triple, and quad occupancy per room, per night. Reservations can be made by calling 1-855-652-7200. Be sure to mention Group 13W1HP as the group number to get the group rate, or - click here to book online. The room block discount expires on July 3, 2025, but are available on a very limited basis so book early to reserve your spot today!
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Conference Policies:
Registrations made and not cancelled by July 15, 2025, must be paid in full and are not refundable. If registration is not paid by the day of the event, you will incur a $50 late fee.
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, MMLA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendees’ image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities by MMLA.
MMLA events are non-recruiting functions! Solicitation and/or distribution of employment opportunities, including net branch/net compensation plans, is prohibited. The penalty for non-compliance with this policy is immediate expulsion from the event without a refund of fees paid to MMLA related to the event.












