What if you had one place to find the tools, education, and connections to help grow your mortgage business? NAMB President Mike Farrell shares the vision behind NAMB MORE and how it’s designed to give mortgage professionals resources they can use every day.

In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Mike Farrell for a conversation recorded live at NAMB National in Las Vegas. Mike shares why he’s passionate about supporting young professionals, strengthening state associations, and making education and resources more accessible to mortgage originators.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:
✅ What NAMB MORE stands for and why it was created.
✅ How the NAMB MORE dashboard brings education, industry updates, and business resources together.
✅ How mortgage professionals can access courses, learning pathways, and certifications.
✅ Why education can help you become a trusted resource for borrowers and real estate partners.
✅ How NAMB Connect forums bring professionals together to share ideas and best practices.

Plus, Mike surprises co-host Matt Shields with NAMB’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year award during the recording!

Thank you to FirstFunding for sponsoring our live podcast recordings at NAMB National.

Find out more about FirstFunding at:
https://www.firstfundingusa.com

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Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, tax, licensing, or compliance advice. Information reflects the discussion at the time of recording. Mortgage professionals should verify current program details and requirements with NAMB, their compliance team, legal counsel, applicable regulators, and other appropriate professional resources.

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What if your biggest opportunity isn’t waiting for rates to drop—it’s changing the conversation? Barry Habib shares why mortgage professionals who sharpen their skills, explain the numbers, and help clients see the bigger picture can find opportunities in a challenging market.

In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Barry Habib of MBS Highway. Coming off NAMB National, Barry shares practical ways to build confidence, improve borrower presentations, and compete beyond interest rates. From rent-versus-buy conversations to debt consolidation and investment properties, this episode explores how to bring more value to every client relationship.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:
✅ Why optimism starts with recognizing opportunities and improving your skills.
✅ How stronger presentation skills help you stand out and earn borrower trust.
✅ How to explain buying versus renting beyond the monthly payment.
✅ Why equity, principal payments, and long-term goals belong in the conversation.
✅ How to evaluate debt consolidation scenarios beyond the mortgage rate.
✅ Why investment property conversations may uncover overlooked business.
✅ Barry’s perspective on housing finance, cybersecurity, and AI.
✅ His outlook for 2027 mortgage rates and the long-term value of homeownership.

Plus, Barry shares a personal reflection on gratitude, overcoming adversity, and the legacy he hopes to leave.

Learn more about Barry Habib and MBS Highway:
https://www.highway.ai/

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Contact: info@namb.org | (202) 434-8250
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Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, tax, licensing, or compliance advice. Opinions and market forecasts reflect the discussion at the time of recording and are not guarantees of future results. Individual loan scenarios, tax benefits, and financial outcomes vary. Mortgage professionals should verify current requirements with their compliance team, legal counsel, applicable regulators, and other appropriate professional resources.

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What’s really getting in the way of growing your mortgage business? Ron Vaimberg’s advice: uncover the thinking behind your habits, ask better questions, and build relationships in a way that feels natural to you.

In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, host Ginger Bell welcomes Ron Vaimberg, mortgage strategist, coach, and founder of Ron Vaimberg International. A former real estate agent, mortgage originator, and mortgage company owner, Ron shares practical ways to overcome prospecting fears, improve borrower conversations, and become a more valuable business partner.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:
✅ How to identify the thinking and habits that keep you stuck.
✅ Why a sales approach that doesn’t fit your personality can hold you back.
✅ How to ask questions that help borrowers share their concerns.
✅ Why stronger relationships help you compete beyond interest rates.
✅ How wholesale account executives can connect products to a broker’s business needs.
✅ A thoughtful way to restart a quiet referral relationship.
✅ Why consistency and listening matter in prospecting.
✅ How to use technology while keeping personal relationships at the center of your business.

Learn more about Ron Vaimberg:
https://ronvaimberg.com/

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Brought to you by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers:
https://www.namb.org

Contact: info@namb.org | (202) 434-8250
601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, South Building, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20004

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Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, tax, licensing, or compliance advice. Mortgage professionals should verify current requirements with their compliance team, legal counsel, applicable regulators, and other appropriate professional resources.

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