2024 Election Edition: Future Policy Implications Resulting from the November Election
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 1 pm CST
Session Description
As the election year marches on and with Super Tuesday now behind us, the situation is no less chaotic than it was a month ago. In fact, as the race narrows down to just two contenders, election watchers are even more uncertain of what may – or may not – lay ahead for the country and its financial markets. Now more than before, we need greater insights to guide us. Bi-partisan strategists Zach Pfister and Leah Dempsey, experts already familiar to ACUMA, join ACUMA President Peter Benjamin in this ACUMA Fast Track seminar to discuss some of the likely scenarios – both political and financial – that could face credit union mortgage lenders once the dust settles and the new administration takes office.
Will a second term for the Biden administration create an environment supportive of lower mortgage rates and more residential housing construction to help more credit union members buy more homes? Will a return of Donald Trump offer a new dynamic that will help bolster economic growth and empower more Americans to increase their own financial security and move forward? Or will ensuing factors on the world stage continue to economically and politically impact all Americans in unpredictable ways, creating an entirely new social and economic landscape no matter who assumes presidential duties for the next four years? The outcome is, as of yet, unknown.
In the meantime, hang on to your hats for the remainder of the political thrill ride that will proceed Election 2024.
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Speakers
Zachary S. Pfister
Policy Director, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Go-to political strategist for House Democratic engagement. Well-respected advocate on Capitol Hill. Deep knowledge of financial services policy.
With over 17 years of experience in government, politics, and advocacy, Zach Pfister has built a large network of personal relationships with his former peers on Capitol Hill that extend across the House Democratic Caucus. Zach’s reputation as a trusted intermediary and advocate, coupled with his substantive policy expertise and political instinct, have created a long record of success in shaping client outcomes in Congress. As co-chair of Brownstein’s financial services practice, Zach has extensive experience in cooperative finance, agricultural finance, retail banking, payments technology, and housing.
Leah C. Dempsey
Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Parses laws and complex regulatory changes. Well-connected financial services industry professional. Builds coalitions of like-minded stakeholders to advance positions and policies.
Leah Dempsey, co-chair of the financial services practice, is a lawyer and advocate with a unique ability to lead efforts bridging policy, financial and telecommunications laws, regulations and politics. She advises several trade associations and helps a range of businesses in the financial services, housing, capital markets and fintech marketplaces navigate rulemaking and legislative processes.
Peter J. Benjamin, CMB
President, ACUMA
Peter J. Benjamin, CMB is the President of the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA). A mortgage professional with 20 years of experience, Benjamin has held various positions throughout the mortgage industry including Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending for Lafayette Federal Credit Union in Rockville, MD. During his time at Lafayette Federal, Benjamin led a high-performing mortgage team that exceeded production and budget goals each year, reduced the Credit Union’s cycle times to the industry-required timeframes; and improved the credit union’s application pull-through rate. As an association, Benjamin wants to see ACUMA members continue to foster the collaborative spirit that has made the association so great and work together to support the American Dream of homeownership. He sees ACUMA as a vital education arm that helps Member Credit Unions gain market share in the mortgage industry.
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