What an incredible few days at the 2026 Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association (OMBA) Convention! In this special episode of The Mortgage Guy Podcast, we're taking a look back at the largest OMBA Convention in the organization's history. More than 230 mortgage professionals from across Ohio and around the country gathered in Columbus for three days of education, networking, collaboration, and discussions about the future of the mortgage industry. As President of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association, Adam Rose reflects on the tremendous success of this year's convention, thanks the volunteers, sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, and attendees who made it possible, and shares why events like this are so important for the future of homeownership and the mortgage profession. Throughout this slideshow, you'll see highlights from: Keynote speakers and industry experts Educational breakout sessions Technology showcases Networking events Industry partners and sponsors The people who continue moving Ohio's mortgage industry forward Topics discussed throughout the convention included artificial intelligence in mortgage lending, compliance, affordable housing, construction lending, leadership development, recruiting the next generation of mortgage professionals, and strengthening relationships that help more families achieve homeownership. While technology continues to evolve, one message stood out throughout the convention: relationships remain at the heart of the mortgage business. A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this year's OMBA Convention the biggest and most successful in our organization's history. We can't wait to see what's in store for next year! 👇 Connect With Western Ohio Mortgage 🌐 Website: https://www.westernohiomortgage.com 🎙️ Subscribe on YouTube for weekly episodes 📲 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 👉 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss an episode. 📞 Questions about buying a home or improving your mortgage readiness? Reach out to the team at Western Ohio Mortgage—we're happy to help. 📲 Contact Adam Rose Western Ohio Mortgage MB #9601 Adam J. Rose NMLS #870301 📞 937-497-9662 📧 arose@westernohiomortgage.com 🌐 www.westernohiomortgage.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube for weekly mortgage insights 📱 TikTok: @the_mtg_guy 📘 Facebook: @TheMortgageGuy24 📸 Instagram: @adam.rose.92102 🎙️ Subscribe to The Mortgage Guy Podcast for weekly discussions on mortgage lending, home buying, real estate, housing market updates, and the future of the mortgage industry. #OMBA #OhioMortgageBankersAssociation #MortgageIndustry #MortgageLending #MortgageProfessional #OhioMortgage #WesternOhioMortgage #TheMortgageGuyPodcast #Homeownership #RealEstate #MortgageConference #MortgageEducation