E93: What I'm Excited About for the National Mortgage Conference

In this episode of Mortgage Tech Talks, Tom Hall shares a special pre-conference breakdown of the Canadian National Mortgage Conference — including what to expect, which sessions to prioritize, and his own upcoming keynote, “If AI is Already Here, Why Does My Job Feel Exactly the Same?”

Tom covers three major highlights — from economic forecasts by CIBC’s Benjamin Tal, to Doug Adams’ new book on scaling your brokerage, to his own deep dive into the real state of AI in the mortgage industry.

Whether you’re attending the conference or following from afar, this episode gives you a quick, insightful preview of the ideas shaping the future of mortgages, technology, and business in Canada.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – If AI is already here, why does my job feel exactly the same? 00:53 – Welcome to Mortgage Tech Talks 01:37 – Overview: What to expect at the National Mortgage Conference 02:14 – Highlight #1: Benjamin Tal, CIBC Chief Economist 03:12 – Canada’s weak economy and rate predictions 04:18 – Inflation insights: Why slowing inflation doesn’t mean lower prices 05:02 – The shift toward rental demand and what it means for brokers 06:15 – The rise of commercial financing and industry implications 07:11 – Highlight #2: Doug Adams’ session on The Business of Brokering 08:06 – How systems and CRMs are shaping modern brokerages 09:08 – Highlight #3: Tom Hall’s keynote — If AI is Already Here, Why Does My Job Feel Exactly the Same? 10:58 – Why most AI presentations miss the point 11:43 – How technological revolutions actually unfold 12:20 – What AI really means for mortgage professionals 12:45 – Closing thoughts and conference invite

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