MBA Launched Homebase Platform for Loan Officers
Loan officers across all lenders gain access to professional development tools and advocacy support through the new platform.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Remote Work
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The Mortgage Bankers Association and FirstHome IQ have introduced the MBA Homebase platform to provide loan officers with resources for career development. The initiative offers specialized education, coaching, and advocacy support for professionals across all origination channels.
Why it matters
The platform was developed to address a gap in professional support services for loan officers, standardizing access to education and business coaching. By consolidating these resources, the association aims to strengthen the influence and professional capabilities of mortgage staff.
The initiative leverages a network of more than 160 FirstHome IQ Ambassadors to support loan officers across all lenders. Over 60 mortgage professionals recently engaged in legislative advocacy on Capitol Hill to signal the program's focus on industry influence.
The players
Mortgage Bankers Association
The national trade association representing the real estate finance industry and its regulatory and legislative interests.
FirstHome IQ
A professional development and support organization focused on training and certification for loan officers.
Owen Lee
The leader of the MBA Homebase initiative and the chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association for 2027.
The details
MBA Homebase is structured around four pillars: knowledge, purpose, business, and influence. The knowledge pillar integrates NMLS-approved continuing education from providers including Diehl Education, Knowledge Coop, Lockedin Learning, and MLO Force. The business pillar features the Trust Certification by FirstHome IQ, supplemented by weekly communications and coaching sessions.
Timeline
More than 60 mortgage professionals visited Capitol Hill in 2026.
Owen Lee serves as the MBA's chairman in 2027.
Market Landscape
The platform centralizes professional development to meet the NMLS education requirements mandated for all licensed loan officers. This follows a broader industry trend toward consolidating training and advocacy resources to navigate complex regulatory environments.
Loan officers should assess their current continuing education providers against the new NMLS-approved options available through the MBA Homebase pillar. Managers should track whether this platform impacts the onboarding timelines for new originators by providing centralized access to industry-standard certifications.
The takeaway
The platform centralizes the fragmented landscape of professional development and legislative advocacy for mortgage originators. Operators should monitor the Trust Certification requirements to determine if this credential becomes a benchmark for internal hiring and development standards.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by HousingWire.
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