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The VMBA Annual Convention brings together Virginia mortgage executives, loan originators, servicers, and associates who serve the mortgage industry in Virginia. The event features an agenda full of relevant industry related topics and ample networking time. In 2024 nearly 200 mortgage professionals attended the VMBA Annual Convention representing over 80 mortgage companies and service providers.
Details for the 2026 VMBA Annual Convention will be available soon!
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Hilton Richmond DowntownHotel Rooms at the Hilton
VMBA Convention Nightly Room Rate
Run of House: $189 plus tax
Click here to reserve your room online. The deadline to reserve rooms in the VMBA block is September 10, 2026.

By registering for the VMBA Annual Convention, you agree to all VMBA Event Policies including the VMBA Recruiting Policy shown below.
VMBA Recruiting Policy
In an effort to maintain a high quality of professionalism at VMBA events, the VMBA has adopted a non-solicitation policy. Attendees hereby acknowledge that employers spend significant time and expense in recruiting and training employees, and that the loss of employees can be detrimental to employers. Each attendee of a VMBA event hereby agrees and covenants not to directly or indirectly solicit, hire, or recruit for their own benefit or the benefit of another, any employee or worker while participating in a VMBA event. If an attendee is found by the VMBA to be soliciting or recruiting during a VMBA event, the attendee may be asked to leave the event and shall not receive a refund of any event fees or sponsorships paid, if applicable. Such determination shall be made in the sole discretion of the VMBA.

Walt Lyons
VMBA Executive Director
(804) 819-4746 | Email

Want to be involved in planning the VMBA Annual Convention? Join the convention committee! Click here to complete a committee interest form.
| 2026 Convention Chair | Michael Ullmann, Movement Mortgage |
| VMBA Executive Director | Walt Lyons, VMBA |
| 2026 Committee Members | Will Ballentine, C&F Mortgage |
| Chip Beveridge, Atlantic Union Bank | |
| Steve Chilton, Atlantic Coast Mortgage, LLC | |
| Patti Dickerson, Virginia Title Center | |
| Julia Roberts, Fulton Mortgage Company | |
| Margie Rhodes, Enact MI | |
| Jason Schumacher, National MI | |
| Clavis Smith, First Heritage Mortgage | |
| Nate Smith, TowneBank Mortgage | |
| Sarah Stedfast, TowneBank Mortgage | |
| Patrick Steele, Tidewater Mortgage Services | |
| Josh Tindel, Atlas Title | |
| Ellen Wilson, Arch MI |