APRIL 14-15, 2026
Represent Your Market.
Advocate for Affordability.
Own Your Story.
FirstHome IQ is partnering with the Mortgage Bankers Association to bring local loan officers to Washington, D.C. to advocate for housing affordability and sustainable homeownership and show their communities they're fighting at the highest level.
Our goal is powerful:
👉 At least one loan officer from every U.S. state
👉 50+ local loan officers advocating together on Capitol Hill
This is your opportunity to step beyond transactions and become a visible leader in your market - with professional content to prove it.
MBA Advocacy Map
BE VISIBLE WITH POWERFUL SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT.
FirstHome IQ is bringing professional videographers and content creators to Washington, D.C. to help you tell your advocacy story. You'll walk away with the opportunity to create:
Video reels ready to post across your social channels
Behind-the-scenes content from Capitol Hill showing you in action
Speaking-to-camera footage where you share why affordability and sustainable homeownership matter in your market
You talk about affordability every day. Now show your borrowers you're fighting for it at the highest level.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
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Walk the halls of Congress.
Meet with your state’s Senators, Representatives, and staff.
Be the voice for affordability and access in your community.
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Understand how mortgage policy gets shaped.
See how local voices influence national decisions.
Gain confidence speaking on behalf of the buyers you serve.
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Represent your community and state.
Stand up for sustainable homeownership.
Show borrowers you're not just originating loans - you're fighting for their future.
This is an unmatched opportunity to elevate your personal brand and become the "Digital Mayor" of housing in your market.
WHAT IS MBA NAC?
MBA’s National Advocacy Conference is a two-day annual event where mortgage professionals meet face-to-face with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to influence policies that directly impact:
Housing affordability
Access to credit
First-time homebuyers
Financial literacy
The future of the mortgage industry
Last year, 500+ MBA members attended. This year, we’re bringing more local loan officers into the room where policy is shaped.
WHAT MAKES THIS YEAR DIFFERENT?
Collaboration with FirstHome IQ
As a FirstHome IQ participant, you’ll be part of a focused advocacy effort centered on:
Affordability & Financial literacy
First-time homebuyer education
Long-term financial empowerment through homeownership
No lobbying experience required. You’ll receive a simple, clear advocacy “one-sheet” so you know exactly what to say, how to say it, and why it matters.
Let’s get started!
Provide your name, email, and state.
We’ll provide you with:
More information about MBA’s NAC event, including your discounted code to register
Travel and participation guidance
Talking points and more
BE THE VOICE
FOR YOUR STATE
Washington, D.C. needs more local loan officers in the room.
Your state needs representation.
Your borrowers need advocates.
Attend MBA’s NAC event with FirstHome IQ in your corner.
NEED TO GET THIS APPROVED?
Here's what to tell your manager: this is a two-day professional development opportunity where you'll represent your company on Capitol Hill, come home with professional photos and video content, strengthen your Realtor relationships with a story no other LO in your market can tell, and bring back firsthand policy intelligence your team can use. Total cost is typically $750-$1,350 including registration, flight, and hotel.
We put together a one-page brief you can share with your leadership team.