Minority Homeownership Conference 2026 powered by BMPA

One month to go! Join theBlack Mortgage Professional Alliancein Chicago for the premier gathering of mortgage professionals, housing advocates, and industry leaders dedicated to closing the minority homeownership gap.

This isn't just a conference—it’s a movement. Over two days, we will dive deep into actionable strategies, legislative updates, and innovative lending tools designed to empower underserved communities and elevate your professional practice.

Thursday, March 19: Kick off the experience with an exclusive VIP Reception at The Embassy, sponsored by Flossmoor Social. Rub elbows with our speakers and sponsors in an intimate, high-energy setting.

Friday, March 20: A full day of impact at theWind Creek Chicago Southland Hotel & Casino.

• Morning: General Session & Surprise Celebrity Keynote Speaker (to be announced!).
• Afternoon: Three tracks of intensive breakout sessions tailored to your expertise.
• Evening: The BMPA Awards Ceremony & Casino Mixer—where we celebrate excellence in the industry.

• VIP Admission ($250): Includes the Thursday night VIP Reception at Flossmoor Social, all Friday sessions, lunch, and the Casino Mixer.
• General Admission ($200): All-access to Friday’s General Session, breakouts, lunch, and the evening Awards Ceremony/Mixer.
• Student Admission (Complimentary): Includes Friday sessions and the opportunity to apply for the BMPA Internship & Mentorship Program. Verification required.

The conference is hosted at the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Hotel & Casino in East Hazel Crest, IL.

Action Required: Our discounted room block is filling fast! Call (866) 946-3361 and use Group Code: BMP0326 to secure the conference rate.

• Mastery: Gain insights into the BMPA Certifications(CCA & CMP) and the Equity & Advocacy Toolkit.
• Networking: Connect with top-tier lenders, credit experts from My Credit Guy, and industry visionaries.
• Impact: Align your business with the mission of increasing Black and minority homeownership across the nation.

Don’t wait—secure your spot today and be part of the change in Chicago!

SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Boyce Watkins, Founder of the Black Business School
• Ashley Thomas III, President of NAREB
• Marion L. Singleton, Certified AI Consultant
• Rachel Clark, Executive Director of Broker Action Coalition
• Nick Framarini, Director of Advocacy, Broker Action Coalition
• Rogelio Goertzen II, Founder of Hispanic Organization of Mortgage Experts
• Corey Singleton, Chief Equity & Ethics Officer of Black Mortgage Professional Alliance
• Jay Rodeiguez, Board Member of BMPA & VP of Hispanic Organization of Mortgage Experts
• Jennifer Gormer, Founder & CEO of BMPA
• Tanya Blachard, New MLO Education
• Lamont Harris, Chief Growth Officer of BMPA
• Major Singleton, Chief Veteran Admin & Internship Chair
• Kelvin Oliver, Chief Higher ED & HBCU

Event Venue

17300 S Halsted St, 17300 South Halsted Street, Homewood, United States

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