AGENDA
The 2025 Government Forum will focus on the latest federal policy developments, economic trends, and innovations impacting the mortgage servicing industry. Key discussions will include regulatory updates, natural disaster response, AI-driven efficiencies, and strategic insights from industry leaders navigating today’s evolving market dynamics.
Agenda details are subject to change.
Check back regularly for agenda updates and speaker additions.
All listed times are Eastern Time Zone (ET).
WEDNESday, april 16, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast The registration desk will be located outside the Ballroom to welcome and check you in on Wednesday. Enjoy breakfast while mingling with industry executives before the Forum kicks off. Registration Desk will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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9:00 AM - 9:05 AM | Welcome Remarks Five Star's Ed Delgado gives opening remarks and shares an overview of the Forum's anticipated discussions. ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:05 AM - 9:20 AM | Fireside Chat with Ed DeMarco Ed DeMarco is President of the Housing Policy Council, a trade association composed of the nation’s leading firms in housing finance. Previously, DeMarco has served as a Senior Fellow in residence at the Milken Institute’s Center for Financial Markets and, from 2009-2014, as Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where he served as the conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and regulator of those companies and the Federal Home Loan Banks. Join DeMarco for a conversation with Five Star Chairman Ed Delgado in which they discuss the current state of the economy and housing market, the impact of changes in Washington, D.C., and what it all means for our industry. Ed Delgado, AMP, Managing Director, Mortgage Policy Advisors | Chairman Emeritus, Five Star Global Ed DeMarco, President | Housing Policy Council ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM | General Session #1 - DC Updates: Developments on Policy, Programs, and Regulations Discover how evolving administration policies and regulatory changes are transforming the mortgage servicing landscape. Our expert panel will break down the latest updates from government agencies and the GSEs, providing insights into key priorities and what servicers can anticipate for the rest of 2025 and beyond. Wes G Iseley, Senior Managing Director | Carrington Holding Company George Lane, Chief Legal Officer | Auction.com Ingrid Ripley, Executive Director | U.S. Department of Argiculture Jake Williamson, SVP, Single-Family Collateral & Quality Risk Management | Fannie Mae Keith Becker, Partner | Gate House Strategies ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM | Networking Break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:20 AM - 11:10 AM | General Session #2 - Natural Disasters and Servicer Response As natural disasters become increasingly frequent and severe, the mortgage servicing industry faces growing challenges. This panel will explore best practices and policy in response to disasters impacting both homeowners and servicing portfolios. Candace Russell, VP | Carrington Bryan Bolton, Senior Vice President | U.S. Bank George Gallagher, Senior Leader, Principal, Climate Risk, Natural Hazard and Spatial Solutions | Cotality Michael Merritt, SVP, Customer Care & Mortgage Default | BOK Financial John Rohrbach, Executive Director, Product | National General ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM | General Session #3 - Economic Forecast Industry economists discuss the state of the housing market, mortgage default, and the broader economy while reviewing the potential impact of new policies impacting the mortgage market. Daren Blomquist, VP of Market Economics | Auction.com Molly Boesel, Senior Principal Economist | Cotality John Comeau, Policy Economist | Council of Federal Home Loan Banks Mark Fleming, Chief Economist | First American ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Lunch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM | Luncheon Keynote: View From the Hill Industry Veteran Tim Rood (Founder & CEO, Impact Capitol; formerly of Fannie Mae, SitusAMC, Collingwood Group) will cap our lunch break with a quick update on current and expected developments in Washington, including what he’s hearing about plans at various government agencies such as FHA/HUD, CFPB, and more. The session will conclude with a quick round of audience questions. ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | General Session #4 - AI Impact on Mortgage Servicing This panel will explore how AI-powered tools are streamlining workflows, helping forecast homebuyer and homeowner behavior, aiding compliance, and driving operational efficiency. Industry leaders and technology experts will share insights on current applications, emerging trends, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI adoption. Gagan Sharma, Founder & CEO | BSI Financial Services Rodney Cadwell, CEO | Quandis, Inc. Michael Greenbaum, Business Development | Safeguard Properties Steve Holden, SVP, Single-Family Analytics & Modeling | Fannie Mae Dan Vasquez, Principal AI Architect | Rocket Mortgage ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM | Networking Break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | General Session #5 - Inside the C-Suite: Servicing Industry Spotlight Join top C-suite executives from leading servicing organizations as they share their perspectives on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry today. This panel will provide an exclusive look at how decision-makers are shaping strategies around regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, customer engagement, and navigating market dynamics. Gain valuable insights into the vision and priorities driving the future of mortgage servicing. Shayna Arrington, Chief Risk Officer | Servbank Mike Blair, COO | LoanCare LLC Shawn Miller, Head of Business Development | Xome David Sheeler, EVP, President of Residential Servicing | Freedom Mortgage John Vella, Head of Industry/Agency Relations | Selene ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:50 PM - 2:55 PM | Closing Remarks Ed Delgado recaps the Forum and shares insight on what's next to come for the industry. ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:55 PM - 5:00 PM | Networking Reception Continue conversations and forge new connections with speakers and industry experts immediately following Government Forum during a special reception hosted by Auction.com. PRESENTED BY
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TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM | National Mortgage Servicing Association (NMSA) Spring Member Meeting With a membership comprising more than 90% of the mortgage servicing market, the National Mortgage Servicing Association (NMSA) is a nonpartisan organization driven by senior executive representation from the nation’s leading organizations, formed for the purpose of effecting progress and change on the industry’s key challenges. The annual NMSA Spring Member Meeting in Washington, D.C. brings key leaders together to discuss the organization’s ongoing and future initiatives within the mortgage industry. Meeting details & invitations will be sent directly. NMSA Members & Invited Guests Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Mortgage Servicing Executive Alliance (MSEA) Spring Member Meeting MSEA, the latest mortgage industry trade group within the Five Star Institute, will be hosting their annual spring member meeting in Washington, D.C. in tandem with Government Forum. The meeting will focus on generating solutions to enhance the experience of homebuying and mortgage servicing while developing educational initiatives and mentorship programs aimed at nurturing the next generation of leaders in the industry. Meeting details & invitations will be sent directly. MSEA Members & Invited Guests Only |