November brought momentum across our teams, from national conferences to partner events and year end initiatives. We were focused on connection, collaboration, and setting up a strong finish for 2025. As we head into the final weeks of the year, here is a look at what we have been working on and what is coming next.
Celebrating Thanksgiving with the NPAS Family
This month, we are highlighting something that brings all of us together. Our NPAS family shared their favorite holiday dishes, and we collected them into a digital Thanksgiving cookbook filled with recipes from across the organization.
It’s a mix of classics, personal favorites, and a few surprises that reflect the people who make Nationwide what it is every day.
As we head into the holiday season, we are grateful for the continued trust and partnership of our clients, colleagues, and friends. Thank you for being part of our Nationwide family!
Full MBA Episode Now Live
Our newest ValuNation release takes you inside the MBA Annual conversations that shaped the energy of the week. Charlie sat down with industry leaders to talk through what is unfolding in the market and where lenders are focusing their attention heading into 2026. The episode brings together the best clips, insights, and moments from the show.
If you missed MBA or want a quick pulse check on the themes everyone was talking about, this is a good one to tune into.
We are excited to announce the latest additions to our growing list of trusted wholesale lending partners! These organizations bring exceptional expertise and resources to help us better serve our clients and meet their evolving needs.
Please join us in welcoming:
Last month brought a full lineup of events for our team, each offering valuable conversations and opportunities to stay connected with the industry.
Our team spent the week meeting with lenders, partners, and colleagues at MBA Annual. We recorded a ValuNation episode onsite, capturing the conversations and themes shaping the upcoming year.
We joined CrossCountry Mortgage for an evening on the water, connecting and spending time with the CCM community. It was a great chance to celebrate the partnership and share updates face to face.
Stephanie Shafer and Heather Stockton represented Nationwide at the ACU Lending Council event. They had the opportunity to meet with credit union leaders, share insights on their lending priorities, and highlight our credit union valuation support. Stephanie took stage to share how our Credit Union Edge products are helping credit unions expand their valuation capabilities.
Rida Sharaf and Garrett Mays took the stage at HIE, contributing to two well attended sessions and joining industry leaders for conversations around market trends, lending strategies, and what lenders are preparing for in 2026.
Our teams will be wrapping up the year on the road, connecting with lenders and joining key industry discussions.
Ohio Bankers League Main Event | Columbus, OH | December 1–3Mike Kirk and Stephanie Shafer will be onsite at OBL’s Main Event. Mike will also be presenting his session “Collateral Under Pressure,” joining a panel focused on appraisals, insurance shifts, and today’s collateral environment.
IMN Single Family Rental Conference | Scottsdale, AZ | December 2-4Kipp Butler will be attending the IMN SFR conference, engaging with industry leaders to discuss trends, operational strategies, and what investors are prioritizing heading into 2026.
14 years
Annie Slater – QC Analyst/Review
12 years
Ryan Stoikowitz – Agent Relations Rep
8 years
Kelli Clark – Sr Staff Appraiser
5 years
Zaykeda Hall – Accounting Associate
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Kimberly Torelli – QC Analyst/Review
3 years
David Bolhuis Sr – Staff Appraiser
Chad Karol – SR VP Alt Val Operations
Mike Kirk – Chief Innovation Officer
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Mark Sandora – Payment Processing Analyst
