Media Report

BY JOSH STEINFELD

The year thus far has been a remarkable one for the National Association of Mortgage Brokers as we have diligently advocated for the mortgage marketplace through various media channels. Our e orts have included providing valuable tips, tools & thought leadership, all of which have been featured across a range of esteemed media outlets, including The New York Times, CNET, Newsweek, CNN, Epoch Times, HousingWire, Mortgage Shots!, Scotsman Guide, Inside Mortgage Finance, Mortgage Professional America, and others.

As the first & only national volunteer-led & membership-driven organization representing mortgage brokers & home buyers for over 50 years, NAMB is committed to providing insights on legislative matters and news impacting loan officers, consumers & the nation. Over the past year, our executive board, led by our dedicated volunteer board president Valerie Saunders, has worked tirelessly to clarify complex consumer topics such as interest rates & the benefits of mortgage brokers for home buyers. We have also addressed significant issues like the 2024 Presidential Election Process & trigger leads through our media partnerships.

Building strong relationships with reporters & editors remains a cornerstone of our strategy, ensuring that accurate & timely information reaches the public. This year, our media relations team has successfully developed over 25 press releases, covering new partnerships, responses to Congressional decisions, NAMB events & benefits for our members.

Looking ahead to 2025, NAMB is poised to expand our media outreach with our industry media partners, who are critical to the growth of the marketplace. Our plan also includes producing more media content & fostering relationships with local & regional consumer media while aiming for heightened visibility across national broadcast platforms.

Our media strategy is focused on serving our members, consumers & the industry by providing impartial & accurate insights. With the expertise of our board of directors & members, NAMB is committed to being the premier source of information for media partners covering the mortgage & housing industry.

NAMB is excited for the opportunities that lie ahead. We remain dedicated to advancing the interests of our industry & the public we serve as the most trusted source of mortgage information in the United States.

Many of the articles mentioned here are linked at namb.org/media!