This foundational session introduces mortgage professionals to the fundamentals of secondary marketing—the engine behind loan pricing, rate sheets, and revenue generation.  This event breaks down complex concepts into practical, real-world insights that help you better understand how loans are priced, sold, and managed after origination.

Attendees will walk away with a clearer understanding of the financial mechanics that drive rates, margins, and lock strategies, enabling them to communicate more confidently with borrowers and referral partners.

When: March 26, 2026 - 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Where: Sun Title Headquarters

             385 Leonard St. NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

Cost: $25/members and $35/non-members. Light breakfast will be provided

Become an Event Sponsor for just $250 and put your company in the spotlight! Your sponsorship includes two attendee tickets, the chance to showcase your signage and handouts, and the opportunity to address the audience and share your story. You’ll also receive recognition on the event webpage and across all event advertising, giving your brand maximum visibility. Event Sponsors must be MMLA members, but if you’re not yet a member, your sponsorship can include a one-year membership for just an additional $100. 

Thank you to our Location Sponsor

Speakers

Trisha Hamilton, AMP
Director of Secondary Marketing
LMCU

Trisha Hamilton is the Director of Secondary Marketing at Lake Michigan Credit Union, where she has built her career over the past 14 years—12 of those dedicated to Secondary Marketing. She has collaborated on major initiatives including LOS transitions, hedging platform enhancements, and point‑of‑sale system implementations.
Trisha holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Supply Chain Management and Marketing from Grand Valley State University. As a Veteran of the Michigan Army National Guard, she brings discipline, commitment, and an analytical mindset to her work. She lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her husband and their two young children.

John Collins
FVP Secondary Marketing
Independent Bank

John Collins is a capital markets executive with more than 15 years of mortgage experience spanning credit unions, IMBs, and banks. He has built and led secondary marketing teams, overseen whole loan trades and agency execution, and driven pricing strategy to improve profitability and liquidity.

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Registrations made and not cancelled by March 20, 2026 must be paid in full and are not refundable. If registration is not paid by the day of the event, or will incur a $10 late fee.

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