Mortgage Business Expo (MBE) has published its seminar programme for MBE North 2025, taking place on 28 March at Manchester Central.

Among the exhibitors confirmed for the event are Atom bank, Fleet Mortgages, Gatehouse Bank, and Precise.

As previously announced, Ken Clark, Deputy Agent for the North West at the Bank of England, will deliver the keynote address, providing a macroeconomic outlook on the UK housing and mortgage markets.

FIBA, the specialist property finance trade body, will once again partner with MBE to host its Annual Conference.

Seminar Programme:

Theatre 1 – Main Stage Sessions

• 11:00 AM – General Market Overview (Chaired by Victoria Hartley, Client Services Director at Square 1 Media)
  Martin Reynolds, CEO, SimplyBiz Mortgages & FIBA Chairman
  David Castling, Head of Intermediary Distribution, Atom bank
  Justin Miners, Head of London & South East Region, Intermediaries, HSBC
  Carolyn Asplin, Head of Real Estate, Commercial Banking (Intermediaries), Lloyds Banking Group
• 11:40 AM – An Overview of the Specialist Property Finance Market (Hosted by Adam Tyler, FIBA)
  Andrea Glasgow, Sales Director – Specialist Mortgages, Hampshire Trust Bank
  Emily Hollands, Group Head of Distribution, OneSavings Bank
  Liza Campion, Head of National Accounts, Market Financial Solutions
  Richard Deacon, Managing Director (Sales), Octane Capital
• 12:15 PM – Joint MBE and FIBA Session: The Changing Face of Buy to Let (Chaired by Victoria Hartley, Client Services Director at Square 1 Media)
  Louisa Ritchie, Key Account Manager, Fleet Mortgages
  Grant Hendry, Director of Sales, Foundation Home Loans
  Matt McCullough, Head of Sales and Development, Aldermore
  Zee Shaffi, Senior BDM, Nomo Bank
• 1:15 PM – Retrofit – Is There a Solution? (Chaired by Victoria Hartley, Client Services Director at Square 1 Media)
  Colin Calder, CEO, Digital Buildings
  Laura Sneddon, Head of Mortgage Sales and Distribution, Hinckley & Rugby Building Society
  Jonathan Shaw, Operations Director, Countrywide Surveying Services / Harvey, Donaldson & Gibson
• 1:50 PM – Residential Mortgages: The Ongoing Affordability Challenges (Chaired by Victoria Hartley, Client Services Director at Square 1 Media)
  Christopher Blewitt, Head of Mortgage Distribution, Darlington Building Society
  Brad Rhodes, National Key Account Manager, Pepper Money
  Louise Apollonio, Head of Corporate Accounts, The Mortgage Lender
  Louise Weiss, National Account Manager, Bank of Ireland
• 2:30 PM – Masterclass in Later Life Lending: Navigating The Customer Journey (Chaired by Tom Brett, Equity Release Council)
  Sanjay Gadhia, Head of Sales, Standard Life Home Finance
  Rachael Brandon, Director, Boyd Legal
  Jess Trueman, Head of Business Development, Smart Money People
  James Sudworth, Independent Equity Release Adviser, RightHomes Equity Release

Theatre 2 – Specialist and Technology Sessions

• 11:45 AM – Fintech: The Adoption of AI in the Mortgage Industry (Chaired by Leah Brunskill, Deputy Chief of Marketing, Market Financial Solutions)
  Alexis Rog, CEO, Sikoia
  Dale Jannels, CEO, One Mortgage System
  Zachary Bawa, Business Executive, Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) Ltd
  Chirag Patel, Product Manager, finova
• 12:30 PM – Marketing Strategies for Brokers and Intermediaries (Led by Jeff Knight)
• 2:00 PM – Ask The FIBA Experts – Afternoon Session (Chaired by Adam Tyler, FIBA)
  Wayne Smethurst, Director, All Money Matters
  Julian Rogozinski, Partner, JMW Solicitors
  Tom Gill, Regional Sales Manager, Market Financial Solutions
  Ian Harrison, Head of Lending, Affirmative

Martin Reynolds said: “The mortgage and specialist lending markets continue to evolve at pace, and events like MBE North provide a crucial platform for brokers and lenders to stay ahead. This year’s seminar sessions will highlight not only the challenges but also the vast opportunities available, offering attendees valuable insights into the industry as a whole.”

Mike Mikunda, Event Director for MBE, added: “MBE North has become a must-attend event for financial intermediaries, and we’re delighted to reveal such a strong seminar programme for 2025. With expert speakers, real-time market insights, and a packed exhibition floor, this year’s event promises to be one of our best yet. We look forward to welcoming brokers, lenders, and industry leaders to Manchester Central on 28th March.”