Invest in Yourself. Build Your Knowledge. Become a Future Leader!

Ready to take the next step in your mortgage industry career? Whether you're new to the industry or have years of experience, the MMLA Future Leaders Program is a great opportunity to expand your industry knowledge, strengthen your professional skills, and connect with peers from across the mortgage industry.

This two-day program combines educational sessions, group discussions, and hands-on activities to give participants a better understanding of the many areas of the mortgage business. Led by experienced Certified Mortgage Bankers (CMBs), the program is designed to help participants grow professionally, build confidence, and gain valuable insight they can bring back to their organizations.

Applications are due April 15, and class size is limited, so be sure to apply early!

Participants will explore a variety of topics covering the mortgage industry and professional development, including:

Put Your Knowledge Into Practice
In addition to the educational sessions, participants will be divided into teams to work on a final group project. Each team will create a fictional mortgage company and develop a business plan outlining how their company would operate. This is a fun, collaborative way to apply what you've learned while working alongside other industry professionals.

The program will conclude with a Project Presentation and Graduation Reception on June 17. Teams will present their completed projects, and the winning team will receive a complimentary registration to the MMLA Annual Lending Conference, August 1–3 at Park Place Hotel!

Participants who successfully complete the program will also earn 10 credits toward the MBA's Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) program requirements.

An Opportunity for Employers
Managers and business leaders, consider sponsoring a team member's participation in this program! It's a great way to invest in your employees, encourage professional growth, and help develop the next generation of mortgage industry leader

Details:
Dates: May 12–13
Location: AC Hotel Lansing | Lansing, MI
Hotel Accommodations: The AC Hotel Lansing will serve as the host hotel. Additional hotel and reservation details coming soon!

Registration Fee:
Member - $299
Non-Member - $399 (includes a one-year MMLA membership, a $199 value)
Registration includes meals during the program, as well as admission to the June 17 Project Presentation and Graduation Reception.

Sponsorship Opportunities 
Program Sponsor – $250
Put your company in the spotlight and show your support for developing future industry leaders! Sponsors receive recognition on the event webpage, in social media posts, promotional emails, and during the program. Sponsorship also includes two invitations to attend the Project Presentation and Graduation Dinner on June 17.

Individual Contributing Sponsor – $100
Support the Future Leaders Program while receiving recognition on the event webpage and during the classes.

Applications must be submitted by April 15. Space is limited, and participants are expected to attend all program sessions and actively participate in the discussions and activities. Graduates will also be encouraged to stay involved with MMLA through local chapters and state committees.

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

Policies:

Registrations made and not cancelled by April 22, 2027 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.

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, MMLA meetings and other activities constitute 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.