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The Freshest Insights on Latino Homebuyers – Straight from the Top

60 minutes

Categories: Hot Topics | Guest Speaker

Hispanics experienced the largest rise in household formation in 2024 and continue to drive homeownership growth. How did they do it? And how can you better address the needs of this persistent demographic?

Get the answers by attending our webinar with Jaimie Smeraski, a contributing author of NAHREP's (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) newly released 2024 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report.

During this 60-minute moderated discussion, Jaimie will discuss:  

  • What differentiates Hispanic homebuyers
  • Steps Latino homebuyers are willing to take
  • Financial trends to support the Hispanic market 

MGIC is a national partner of NAHREP, supporting the shared mission of advancing sustainable Hispanic homeownership.


 

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Jaimie Smeraski, NAHREP Policy, Learning & Research Director

Jaimie advocates for congressional legislation and federal administration efforts that align with NAHREP’s mission to advance sustainable Hispanic homeownership. In her capacity with the Hispanic Wealth Project, she manages the organization’s programs aimed at tripling Hispanic household wealth by 2025. Prior to her current role, she held the positions of senior policy analyst and national meeting planner. 
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Geoff Cooper, MGIC VP – Product & Marketing

Geoff, vice president of MGIC's product & marketing group, is responsible for brand management, product management, market engagement, and business development strategy and operations. With 30+ years of experience, he has previously worked as director of emerging markets within risk management at MGIC, as director of single-family mortgages at the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), the state housing finance agency (HFA) and as chief policy advisor at Wisconsin's bank regulatory agency. Geoff has also been involved in numerous housing and mortgage finance-related boards and commissions over his career; he currently lends his expertise as Chairman of the Board of Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC), a Milwaukee-based community development financial institution (CDFI); as a member of the national Mortgage Bankers Association’s Affordable Housing Advisory Council; and as a member of the Lenders & Investors Council of the Community Development Alliance (CDA), which leads the City of Milwaukee’s Collective Affordable Housing Plan (www.housingplan.org).