Episode Four: Valerie Saunders: Leading Advocacy & Protecting the Mortgage Industry

In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Valerie Saunders, Chief Executive Strategist of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), for an inside look at the ongoing regulatory and advocacy work shaping the future of the mortgage industry. Valerie shares her perspective on the role of the CFPB, other key regulatory agencies, and how NAMB continues to fight for mortgage professionals nationwide. From legislative updates to industry events, she reveals why staying engaged with NAMB is essential for every broker, loan officer, and lender. What you’ll learn in this episode: 🏛 How the CFPB’s role has evolved and what that means for the industry ⚖ The other federal agencies doing the “heavy lifting” in regulation 🤝 Why NAMB’s advocacy benefits all mortgage professionals—not just brokers 🎧 Listen to The NAMB Podcast: https://www.nambpodcast.com 🌐 Learn more about NAMB & Join: https://www.namb.org/join 💬 Join The NAMB Hive: https://www.nambhive.com 📢 Connect with NAMB: Website: https://www.namb.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NAMBPros LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-mortgage-brokers Brought to you by: National Association of Mortgage Brokers – https://www.namb.org 📧 info@namb.org | 📞 (202) 434-8250 NMLS #754092 | 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 Hashtags: #NAMB #TheNAMBPodcast #MortgageProfessionals #MortgageBrokers #LoanOfficers #MortgageIndustry #NAMBHive #Advocacy