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California MBA
Education for Excellence. Advocacy in Action. Connections that Matter.
About California MBA
For more than 70 years, the California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA) has been the leading statewide advocate for the residential, commercial, and multifamily real estate finance industry. Headquartered in Sacramento, California MBA represents and advances the interests of its members before state and federal policymakers, regulatory agencies, and key industry stakeholders. California MBA is committed to strengthening the real estate finance ecosystem through high-quality education, timely industry insights, and professional development that supports ethical, responsible, and innovative lending. Our conferences, round tables, leadership programs, and industry forums help members stay informed, compliant, competitive, and connected in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Through collective action, California MBA amplifies the voice of its diverse membership, effectively aggregating political, economic, and marketing influence to shape sound public policy and promote a strong, sustainable housing finance system. Our membership spans the full spectrum of real estate finance, residential lenders, commercial and multifamily firms, servicers, and a wide range of industry service providers. Why Join California MBA Membership means being part of a powerful statewide network working to educate, advocate, and advance the real estate finance industry in California. Members gain access to policy leadership, cutting-edge industry intelligence, meaningful networking opportunities, and a trusted platform to engage with decision-makers. Most importantly, membership ensures your voice is heard. California MBA advocates for the interests of its members and the communities they serve, helping shape legislation and regulation that impacts the future of housing and mortgage finance in California.
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Signals from California MBA
18 published signals
Legal & Regulatory
California MBA supported the ROAD to Housing Act, which has been signed into law to address federal housing policy.
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People
California MBA welcomed BLC Lending, Depth, Renovo Financial, and LucidTrust as new members.
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Presence & Recognition
California MBA featured CEO Paul Gigliotti and President Andrew Liput discussing wire fraud, business email compromise, AI-powered phishing schemes, and wire fraud prevention in an episode of Connect.
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People
California MBA welcomed Michael Sachdev, CEO of Snapdocs, to the Board of Directors.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti
People
California MBA welcomed Dawn Kells Meshel of Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. to the Board of Directors.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti
Presence & Recognition
California MBA is attending the Western States CREF Conference hosted by Trepp, Inc. with Hayley Keen moderating the conversation on the stories behind the numbers.
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People
California MBA welcomed Mike Dubeck, CEO and President of Planet Home, to the Board of Directors.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti
Presence & Recognition
California MBA is hosting the 2026 Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach from December 7 to 8, 2026, with a theme of REGULATION. OPERATIONALIZED.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti
Presence & Recognition
California MBA is taking the entire conference experience to another level at WSCREF26.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti
People
California MBA welcomed Dan Peña, President of Partnership Lending at loanDepot to the California MBA Board of Directors.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti
People
California MBA welcomed Shaun Moothart of CBRE to the California MBA Board of Directors.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti
People
California MBA welcomed Christina Pham, Founder and President of JMAC Lending, to the Board of Directors.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti
Presence & Recognition
California MBA is open for sponsorship for the 2026 Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference LIRC26, scheduled from December 7 to 8, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach.
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People
California MBA welcomed Sydney Nikols O'Toole to the Board of Directors.
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Presence & Recognition
California MBA welcomed FirstHome IQ, First Horizon Bank, Capital Alliance, and Cottonwood Group as new California MBA members.
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Presence & Recognition
California MBA is hosting the All-Attendee Party at WSCREF 2026 for the first time ever.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti
People
California MBA welcomed four new organizations to the California MBA community: FirstHome IQ, First Horizon Bank, Capital Alliance, and Cottonwood Group.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti
People
California MBA welcomed Sydney Nikols O'Toole of The Nikols Company to the Board of Directors.
Reported by Paul Gigliotti