Mark Your Path for a Strong Future in the Mortgage Industry!

Do you want to expand your knowledge of the mortgage process?  Are you new to the industry and have a desire to learn more?  Do you want to meet with peers in a casual environment to network and build connections? Do you want to enhance your mortgage industry career and take it to new leadership heights? If so - then the MMLA Future Leaders Program is for you!

This program is an exclusive opportunity that enables participants to build their knowledge of the mortgage industry and leadership skills through in-person learning, collaboration, and peer group interactions. Class participants can be any industry professional who wants to grow their business and expand their knowledge of the industry.  To enhance the learning and networking experience, participants will be registered on a limited basis, so submit your application by April 15. This course is open to anyone in the mortgage industry.

During the program, participants will be split into groups to discuss the content and collaborate on a final group project. The project consists of creating a fictional business in the mortgage industry and present a full business plan for this company.  Past Future Leaders have found this exercise fun and very rewarding! The candidates will present final reports of live at a “graduation” reception on July 15 @ Lansing Brewing Company in Lansing. The team with the winning project will not just get bragging rights but will also receive a free registration pass to attend the MMLA Annual Lending Conference October 4 - 6 at the Ann Arbor Marriott.  Completion of this program will also give participants 10 earned credits toward the MBA’s CMB program requirements.

Attention managers and business leaders...do you have a team member that you would like to help progress and become a future leader?  This is a great opportunity for you to invest in your team members and encourage them to learn more about all aspects of the mortgage industry.  Take advantage of this low-cost course and enroll them to for this great, non-competitive and well-rounded program.  You'll be glad you did!!!

The classes will be held live May 13 - 14 at the AC Hotel Lansing in Lansing, MI.  The course consists of courses presented by Certified Mortgage Bankers (CMB) who have hands-on experience and expert knowledge of the content. The content of the class will cover topics for a well-rounded overview of the complete mortgage process and more, including:

The class will be held from 1 pm on May 13 through 1 pm on May 14.  Lunch, breakfast and dinner on those days are included with the $249 registration fee. It also includes registration for course participants to attend the Project Presentation/Graduation Reception on July 15th!  
Note:  Non-member fee is $349 and includes a 1-year MMLA membership (a $199 value)

Sponsorships are available @ $250.  Spotlight your company to this elite group of attendees by sponsoring this program.  Your company will be highlighted on this page, on social media posts, in promotional emails and at the event.  2 members from the sponsor company are also invited to attend the Program Presentation/Graduation dinner on July 15th. 

Individual contributing sponsorships are also available for just $100.  Your name will be recognized on the event page as well as at the classes.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL STAY:  Hotel rooms at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Lansing are available for the discounted rate of $139++ per night.  MAKING RESERVATIONS: You can make reservations by calling 517-337-7771.  Also, a dedicated website is now available for your attendees to book their hotel rooms online. Book online - Reservation-Link

Space is limited so DON'T WAIT - REGISTER TO BE A MMLA FUTURE LEADER TODAY!

Registrations must be received NO LATER THAN April 15.  All students in this program are expected to attend each session, pro-actively participate within each session, and will be encouraged to participate on local chapter or State committee in the future.

Any questions, contact Joanne Misuraca, MMLA CEO at 586-226-2823 or [email protected]

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Registrations made and not cancelled by April 22, 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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