Mortgage professionals are always looking for professional development opportunities that will help them stay ahead of the curve. One of the best ways to do this is by attending webinars. These events offer a variety of benefits, from thought leadership to learning about new technology. In this blog post, we will discuss the top five benefits of attending webinars in the mortgage industry!

Benefit #1- Learn about new technology

When you attend a webinar, you have the opportunity to learn about new technology that can benefit your mortgage business. For example, you may learn about new software that can help streamline the loan process. Loan appraisal software that withdraws any potential for bias from the process. Or, you may learn about a new website that can help you market your business more effectively. Such as Diversifi a platform created by iEmergent that provides powerful market intelligence to lenders of all types and sizes. Organizations use Mortgage MarketSmart, a web-based visualization tool, to access, analyze, and share data to shape strategy and make intelligent decisions.

Benefit #2- Stay ahead of the curve

As the real estate finance industry evolves, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. By attending mortgage association webinars, you can learn about new industry standards and best practices. For example, you may learn about a new regulation that will impact the way you must do business. Or, you may learn about a new marketing technique that can help you attract more borrowers. Attending webinars regularly is a great way to ensure that you are always up-to-date on the latest industry changes.

Benefit #3- Get professional development opportunities

One of the great things about webinars is that they offer professional development opportunities. For example, you may have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits by attending a webinar. Or, you may have the chance to learn from industry experts who can share their insights and knowledge making you significantly better at what you do! These online training opportunities are a great way to get professional development that can help you improve your skills and grow your business. Professional development is essential for anyone in the real estate finance industry if they want to succeed. It allows you to keep up with changing technologies, standards, and tips/tricks so that you can offer your clients the best possible service without having to say ‘no’.

Benefit #4- Hear from thought leaders in the industry

Thought leadership allows industry experts to share their insights and knowledge. By registering (and it goes without saying ‘attending’), you can get first-rate information on a variety of topics from decision-makers and heavy influencers. Example can include your learning about the latest trends in the housing market. Or, you may examine new sales strategies for driving revenue and profit margins. Thought leaders can provide valuable insights that can help you expand and succeed in the industry.

Benefit #5- Network with other mortgage professionals

Expand your business network with work introductions online, taking the time to participate in the Q&A session that gives you your 15-seconds of fame, partaking in the live polling to voice your opinion, or even be sure to take the opportunity to engage post-event with connecting socially with the speakers. It all adds up to a larger volume of connections that you can tap now or later.

Conclusion

So, there you have it - the top five benefits of attending professional webinars - really they are regardless of your chosen profession. As you can see, there are many reasons why attending them can be beneficial for your career. If you’re looking for ways to stay up to date within the industry and improve your skillset, then these are a must!

If you’re not attending them you’re missing out on all of the above and success will not be as easy to come by!

Take a moment to find the right one for you. Click here to see the ones upcoming at NAMMBA.