MBA Annual is almost here—and this year, we’re going bigger. Yes, we’re heading to Chicago to talk about AI, technology, profitability, innovation, marketing, and where the mortgage industry is headed. But more importantly, we’re going for the people. In this special pre-MBA Annual episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, Michael Hammond sits down with his friend and media partner Dalila Ramos to share what they have planned for one of the biggest weeks of the year in mortgage. And it’s going to be a big one. On Monday, we’re bringing back the FinTech Hunting Podcast Pop-Up Studio—often copied, NEVER duplicated. This year, we’re taking it to another level. We’ll capture more than 60 conversations with executives, innovators, lenders, technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and some of the incredible people helping shape what comes next for mortgage. These aren't meant to be scripted sales pitches. We want real conversations. What are you seeing in the market? What are you worried about? What are you excited about? Is AI actually making a difference? Where are the opportunities? And what does this industry need to do differently? Then on Tuesday, Dalila is doing something especially meaningful: bringing loan officers into the conversation with a VIP LO Content Day. Because too often, the people closest to borrowers aren't in the rooms where some of the biggest industry conversations are happening. We want to help change that. We want to hear from the C-suite and the front lines. From industry veterans who have navigated difficult markets before and the next generation bringing fresh ideas to mortgage. And we don't want those conversations to stay inside a conference hall. If you're going to MBA Annual, come find us. Stop by. Say hello. Tell us what you're seeing. Share your story. Challenge our thinking. Let's have a real conversation. And if you can't make it to Chicago, follow the FinTech Hunting Podcast feed and follow Michael and Dalila on social media. We're going to bring the experience to you—sharing conversations, videos, insights, personalities, laughs, and perspectives throughout the week. Because behind all the conversations about AI, automation and technology, mortgage is still a relationship business. And sometimes the best ideas don't happen on a stage or inside a boardroom. They start when people sit down, listen to each other, and have a genuine conversation. That's what we’re going to Chicago to do. 62 conversations. Countless perspectives. One question: Where is mortgage really headed? Come be part of the conversation. We’ll see you in Chicago. ### Michael Hammond, Founder of NexLevel Advisors, is the leading fractional CMO in mortgage and mortgage technology, specializing in AI-powered growth strategy and audience development. Powering mortgage marketing excellence.
