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.

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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🎙️ Host: Tom Hall

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