WMLA 2024 Conference Agenda

Day 1 - Wednesday, May 1st

Day 2 - Thursday, May 2nd

Day 3 - Friday, May 3rd

12:00 - 1:00

Registration

8:30 - 9:30

Ken Perry (Lessons from Last Time)

8:30 - 9:30

Michael Flynn/Ken Perry
Panel Q and A

1:00 - 1:05

Welcome, Announcements and Intro of Sponsors

9:30 - 9:45

Break

9:30 - 10:30

Steve Richman
6 Steps to Success in Today's Market

1:05 - 2:35

Nora Guerra Representative of Freddie Mac

9:45 - 10:45

FHA

10:30 - 10:45

Break

2:35 - 2:55

WY Housing

10:45 - 11:30

FHEO

10:45 - 11:45

Daniel Jarrett (Economist)

2:55 - 3:00

MGIC

11:30 - 11:50

Welcome Home WY

11:45 - 12:00

Wrap up and Thank you to our Sponsors

3:00 - 3:15

Break

11:50 - 1:00

Lunch

3:15 - 3:30

Rural Development

1:00 - 1:45

VA

3:30 - 4:30

RD/FHA/WCDA/VA Panel and Q & A

1:45 - 2:15

WCDA

4:30 - 5:30

Cheryl Braunschweiger, Mortgage Coach
Universal Lending

2:15 - 2:20

Deephaven

5:30 - 6:30

Ice Breaker and Cocktails

2:20 - 2:45

Break

2:45 - 4:00

Blaine Rada
Business Development Specialist

4:00 - 5:00

Michael Flynn
CFPB Updates

5:00 - 5:05

Guild Mortgage

Day 1 - Thursday, May 1st

12:00 - 1:00

Registration

1:00 - 1:05

Welcome, announcements and introduction of sponsors

1:05 - 2:35

Nora Guerra Representative of Freddie Mac

2:35 - 2:55

WY Housing

2:55 - 3:00

MGIC

3:00 - 3:15

Break

3:20 - 4:30

RD/FHA/WCDA/VA Panel Q & A

4:30 - 5:30

Cheryl Braunschweiger, Mortgage Coach Universal Lending

5:30 - 6:30

Ice Breaker & Cocktails

Day 2 - Friday, May 2nd

8:30 - 9:30

Ken Perry (Lessons from Last Time)

9:30 - 9:45

Break

9:45 - 10:45

FHA

10:45 - 11:30

FHEO

11:30 - 11:50

Welcome Home WY

11:50 - 1:00

Lunch

1:00 - 1:45

VA

1:45 - 2:15

WCDA

2:15 - 2:20

Deephaven

2:20 - 2:45

Break

2:45 - 4:00

Blaine Rada Business Development Specialist

4:00 - 5:00

Michael Flynn CFPB Updates

Day 3 - Friday, May 3rd

8:30 - 9:30

Michael Flynn/Ken Perry
Panel Q and A

9:30 - 10:30

Steve Richman 6 Steps to Success in Today's Market

10:30 - 10:45

Break

10:45 - 11:45

Daniel Jarrett (Economist)

11:45 - 12:00

Wrap up and Thank you to our Sponsors

4:00 - 5:00

4:00 - 5:00

4:00 - 5:00

2024 Conference Speakers

Thank you to this year's upcoming speakers for taking the time and effort to prepare a fantastic presentation. Your contribution to our event is invaluable and it wouldn't be the same without you.

Nora Guerra

Freddie Mac

Nora Guerra is the National Affordable Lending Sr. Manager in the Single-Family Mission and Client Engagement Team in the Single-Family organization. The Affordable Lending team is committed to ensuring Freddie Mac has the offerings to support responsible lending and provide sustainable homeownership, and to improve access to credit for all borrowers. Mrs. Guerra supports the Sales and Lending partners to develop and execute Seller plans for meeting affordable lending, community outreach and CRA goals. She analyzes market data to identify trends/opportunities and develops strategic direction from market information.

A veteran of 25 years in the mortgage industry. Mrs. Guerra joined Freddie Mac in2019 and has held positions of leadership in sales origination, production, and sourcing areas in a variety of areas including multicultural and low to moderate income segments. Nora recently earned the Latino Leadership Award in2023 from Diversity Journal in celebration of her relentless activism for Latino housing equality and her work in the community to increase the financial literacy of Latino high school and university students countrywide and the recent recipient of the Freddie Mac CEO Award for her support in advancing home ownership in our housing industry.  

Freddie Mac was established by Congress in1970 to provide liquidity, stability, and affordability to the nation’s residential mortgage markets. Freddie Mac supports communities across the nation by providing mortgage capital to lenders. Today Freddie Mac is making home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. For more information, please visit www.FreddieMac.com and Twitter @FreddieMac.)

Ken Perry

Founder of Knowledge Coop  

Ken Perry fell in love with reading laws in 2003 and has been researching and delivering seminars and training videos on compliance ever since. Ken has been a featured speaker at numerous industry events and is an expert on countless mortgage laws. As the founder of a mortgage training company, Ken has focused on helping compliance officers understand the importance of building a complete compliance management system and deliver training in a way that people want to experience. The Knowledge Coop has revolutionized training in the industry and Ken can help attendees understand the power of training to create a compliant company.

Meet Cheryl – her mission is to help people amplify their conversations by unlocking the magic of language.She speaks about helping people feel confident in the outcomes of all the important conversations that shape their lives using the framework of EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY. ®
‍Celebrator | Optimist | Collaborator| Inspirational Educator
Certified Guide by Your Side
Exactly What to Say ®

I am a Daughter, Sister, Friend, and Auntie & thanks to the man I love, have the privilege of being a Bonus Mom to 2 amazing young adults. It's an honor to be a friend and mentor in the lives of my bonus kids, my nieces, and the many children of my friends & colleagues. We have a stubborn and goofy Husky / Golden mix pup AKA a "Go-Berian" named Bentley.

I am a golfer, skier, lover of crafts & creativity & a proud Colorado State University graduate. As a working parent in a blended family and a female businesswoman, my mission is to be a positive force of influence on those around a leader in the mortgage industry and me.

I am a passionate supporter of all Law Enforcement, First Responders & Veterans - they deserve our gratitude for their service and sacrifice. As a Spouse of a Navy Veteran & Retired LEO, and bonus mom to an amazing USARMY soldier currently on Active Duty, I couldn't be prouder or more grateful every day.

In over a quarter-century in the mortgage lending industry, I have learned a few things, there are a few things “I Know For Sure” and have created my belief statements accordingly.
• I Believe in Practicing Gratitude Every Day
• I Believe in Community Over Competition
• I Believe in Creating Relationships & Face to Face Meetings are Still the #1 Key to Success
• I Believe the Trained Out-Perform the Untrained Every Time

I believe success looks different for everyone.

As a VP of Professional Development & Coaching, I am a production leader & guide to my team. Leadership is not about taking charge but about taking care of those in my charge and as such,I look for those to join my team who are humble, hungry & coachable. I can help you grow & develop your business. Our philosophy of people helping people achieve their dreams and #MortgagesareFUN creates a fantastic environment to move our borrowers & partners through our sales process and with an excellent customer experience. My primary role is to collaborate and help people grow, flourish & create the life of their dreams.

Nora Guerra - Freddie Mac

Nora Guerra is the National Affordable Lending Sr. Manager in the Single-Family Mission and Client Engagement Team in the Single-Family organization. The Affordable Lending team is committed to ensuring Freddie Mac has the offerings to support responsible lending and provide sustainable homeownership, and to improve access to credit for all borrowers. Mrs. Guerra supports the Sales and Lending partners to develop and execute Seller plans for meeting affordable lending, community outreach and CRA goals. She analyzes market data to identify trends/opportunities and develops strategic direction from market information.

A veteran of 25 years in the mortgage industry. Mrs. Guerra joined Freddie Mac in2019 and has held positions of leadership in sales origination, production, and sourcing areas in a variety of areas including multicultural and low to moderate income segments. Nora recently earned the Latino Leadership Award in2023 from Diversity Journal in celebration of her relentless activism for Latino housing equality and her work in the community to increase the financial literacy of Latino high school and university students countrywide and the recent recipient of the Freddie Mac CEO Award for her support in advancing home ownership in our housing industry.  

Freddie Mac was established by Congress in1970 to provide liquidity, stability, and affordability to the nation’s residential mortgage markets. Freddie Mac supports communities across the nation by providing mortgage capital to lenders. Today Freddie Mac is making home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. For more information, please visit www.FreddieMac.com and Twitter @FreddieMac.)

Ken Perry - Founder of Knowledge Coop  

Ken Perry fell in love with reading laws in 2003 and has been researching and delivering seminars and training videos on compliance ever since. Ken has been a featured speaker at numerous industry events and is an expert on countless mortgage laws. As the founder of a mortgage training company, Ken has focused on helping compliance officers understand the importance of building a complete compliance management system and deliver training in a way that people want to experience. The Knowledge Coop has revolutionized training in the industry and Ken can help attendees understand the power of training to create a compliant company.  

Cheryl Braunschweiger - VP Professional Development & Coaching

Meet Cheryl – her mission is to help people amplify their conversations by unlocking the magic of language.She speaks about helping people feel confident in the outcomes of all the important conversations that shape their lives using the framework of EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY. ®
Celebrator | Optimist | Collaborator| Inspirational Educator
Certified Guide by Your Side
Exactly What to Say ®

I am a Daughter, Sister, Friend, and Auntie & thanks to the man I love, have the privilege of being a Bonus Mom to 2 amazing young adults. It's an honor to be a friend and mentor in the lives of my bonus kids, my nieces, and the many children of my friends & colleagues. We have a stubborn and goofy Husky / Golden mix pup AKA a "Go-Berian" named Bentley.

I am a golfer, skier, lover of crafts & creativity & a proud Colorado State University graduate. As a working parent in a blended family and a female businesswoman, my mission is to be a positive force of influence on those around a leader in the mortgage industry and me.

I am a passionate supporter of all Law Enforcement, First Responders & Veterans - they deserve our gratitude for their service and sacrifice. As a Spouse of a Navy Veteran & Retired LEO, and bonus mom to an amazing USARMY soldier currently on Active Duty, I couldn't be prouder or more grateful every day.

In over a quarter-century in the mortgage lending industry, I have learned a few things, there are a few things “I Know For Sure” and have created my belief statements accordingly.
• I Believe in Practicing Gratitude Every Day
• I Believe in Community Over Competition
• I Believe in Creating Relationships & Face to Face Meetings are Still the #1 Key to Success
• I Believe the Trained Out-Perform the Untrained Every Time

I believe success looks different for everyone.

As a VP of Professional Development & Coaching, I am a production leader & guide to my team. Leadership is not about taking charge but about taking care of those in my charge and as such,I look for those to join my team who are humble, hungry & coachable. I can help you grow & develop your business. Our philosophy of people helping people achieve their dreams and #MortgagesareFUN creates a fantastic environment to move our borrowers & partners through our sales process and with an excellent customer experience. My primary role is to collaborate and help people grow, flourish & create the life of their dreams.