Episode 54: NAMB’s New President Mike Farrell and His Vision for MORE

What does Mike Farrell want mortgage professionals to know on his first day as NAMB President? The door is open—and he wants more people to walk through it. In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Mike Farrell, the new President of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB). Released on October 1, 2026, the conversation marks the first day of Mike’s term and offers a look at his priorities for the year ahead. Mike shares how NAMB plans to strengthen its state associations, improve education and member resources, and invite more mortgage professionals into leadership. He also discusses NAMB’s advocacy work, including issues affecting veterans, and why preparing the next generation is his number one priority. Matt shares how getting involved with his state association helped him build relationships and become a stronger originator. For Mike, that’s what membership is about: gaining the knowledge and connections to better serve clients and shape the profession. **In This Episode You’ll Learn:** ✅ What Mike is focused on as he begins his term as NAMB President. ✅ Why strong state associations matter to a strong national association. ✅ How NAMB is working to make education and resources more accessible. ✅ Why advocacy for veterans remains a priority. ✅ How newer mortgage professionals can get involved and have a voice. ✅ What Matt gained by volunteering at the state level. ✅ Why Mike believes mortgage brokers must look beyond the closing to serve their clients. **Learn more about NAMB:** https://www.namb.org **Take Action:** **Become a Member:** https://secure.namb.org/forms/membership **Install the NAMB App:** https://namb.org/resources/ **Listen Now:** https://www.nambpodcast.com **Contact:** info@namb.org | (202) 434-8250 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, South Building, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20004 **Follow us:** **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@nambpros **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/NAMBPros **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-mortgage-brokers **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/namb\_stagram **Disclaimer:** This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, tax, licensing, or compliance advice. Mortgage professionals should verify current requirements with their compliance team, legal counsel, applicable regulators, and other appropriate professional resources. #NAMB #TheNAMBPodcast #MikeFarrell #MortgageProfessionals #MortgageBrokers #LoanOfficers #MortgageIndustry #NAMBHive #MortgageAdvocacy #MortgageLeadership #MortgageEducation