The future of mortgage

Day one of Forward focused on a few key takeaways: the importance of agility in response to a changing market, the accelerated need for digital-first experiences across the mortgage process, and the growing opportunity to support with services throughout the homeownership journey.

Keynote

The end-to-end digital mortgage transformation imperative

Blend CEO and co-founder Nima unpacks Blend's vision for addressing rising expectations and rapid industry evolution.

General Sessions

Watch the mortgage general sessions from Forward below to learn about leveraging digital momentum on the other side of the pandemic and more.

Industry Landscape
Beyond the refi boom, preparing for what's next

Take a look at how the pandemic has changed the face of mortgage — in many cases, for the better.

Laurie Goodman, Co-Director, Housing Finance Policy Center, Urban Institute
Tim Mayopoulos, President, Blend

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Market Insights
Powering a new standard for home buying

Uncover Aite's consumer and lender survey findings and their bearing on the evolving digital homebuying landscape.

Leslie Parrish, Senior Analyst, Aite Group
Tiffani Montez, Senior Analyst, Aite Group
Rebecca Kalinowski, Business Development Growth Manager, Blend

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Lending Executive Panel
Insights from pioneers of the end-to-end mortgage

Hear from lending leaders who are transforming the mortgage process for their customers.

Eric Schuppenhauer, EVP/President of Consumer Lending and National Banking, Citizens Bank
Kevin Peranio, CLO, PRMG
Donna Corley, EVP, Head of Single-Family Business, Freddie Mac
Tim Mayopoulos, President, Blend

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Mortgage Roadmap
Showcase of mortgage product innovations

Get an exclusive sneak peek at upcoming product innovations from the builders behind the solutions.

Haris Ikram, Mortgage Product Lead, Blend
John Whipple, Product Manager, Blend
Ashkon Farhangi, Product Manager, Blend
Alyssa Mike, Product Manager, Blend
Elaine Gao, Product Manager, Blend
Dilly Sanborn-Marsh, Product Manager, Blend
Diego Solorzano, Product Manager, Blend

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Breakout Sessions

Watch the mortgage breakout sessions from Forward below to learn about expanding home ownership and more.

Join a forum for dialogue around how to prioritize underserved communities and create better lending for all.

Ulysses Smith, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Blend
Patty Arvielo, President, New American Funding
Robert James II, Chairman, National Bankers Association

Unpacking high-impact ROI factors that add value to your business.

Steve Shoemaker, Director of Residential Mortgage Production, Synovus
Jordan Brown, CEO, MarketWise Advisors, LLC.
Ram Parimi, Lead, Customer Strategy & Insights, Blend

Find the key to unlocking digital excellence to drive top line revenue.

Crystal Rosse, Software Engineer Director, Truist
Bryan Amick, Senior Vice President - Mortgage Client Journey, Truist
John Whipple, Product Manager, Blend

Plan your complete rollout with success-based plans that deliver maximum business benefits.

Britt Stenstrom, Digital Lending Manager, PRMG
Brandon Hoyles, Sales Leader - Mortgage Banking Division, Blend

Learn how to combat processing challenges and bolster your bottom line with built-in product efficiencies.

Niko Pavlou, Product Marketing Manager, Blend
Craig Focardi, Senior Analyst, Banking, Celent

Breakout Session 1, Group 1
Join a forum for dialogue around how to prioritize underserved communities and create better lending for all.

Ulysses Smith, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Blend
Patty Arvielo, President, New American Funding
Robert James II, Chairman, National Bankers Association

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Breakout Session 1, Group 2
Unpacking high-impact ROI factors that add value to your business.

Steve Shoemaker, Director of Residential Mortgage Production, Synovus
Jordan Brown, CEO, MarketWise Advisors, LLC.
Ram Parimi, Lead, Customer Strategy & Insights, Blend

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Breakout Session 1, Group 3
Find the key to unlocking digital excellence to drive top line revenue.

Crystal Rosse, Software Engineer Director, Truist
Bryan Amick, Senior Vice President - Mortgage Client Journey, Truist
John Whipple, Product Manager, Blend

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Breakout Session 2, Group 1
Plan your complete rollout with success-based plans that deliver maximum business benefits.

Britt Stenstrom, Digital Lending Manager, PRMG
Brandon Hoyles, Sales Leader - Mortgage Banking Division, Blend

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Breakout Session 2, Group 2
Learn how to combat processing challenges and bolster your bottom line with built-in product efficiencies.

Niko Pavlou, Product Marketing Manager, Blend
Craig Focardi, Senior Analyst, Banking, Celent

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