Meet Fred Gooch at MBA Annual 2026

Date: October 11-14, 2026

Come Together for Compliance Confidence at MBA Annual 2026

As the mortgage landscape continues to evolve, staying ahead of compliance challenges is essential for success. From new regulations and document requirements to shifting borrower expectations, today’s regulatory environment is more complex than ever.

MBA Annual brings the industry together to exchange ideas, address emerging challenges, and explore what’s next. This year, connect with digital mortgage technology experts from First American and Docutech, including Fred Gooch, Docutech Vice President and Senior Operations Counsel, to discuss the compliance issues affecting your business.

Fred Gooch's Office Hours:

Fred will be available to meet at the Hospitality Suite - Grand Hall K. Or, set an appointment using the button below.

Location: Hospitality Suite - Grand Hall K
MBA Annual 2026
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago, IL

Why connect with Fred at MBA Annual 2026?

Fred Gooch is a highly respected legal and compliance leader in the mortgage finance industry. He brings extensive experience and practical insight to conversations about the regulatory challenges lenders face today, and the operational considerations that may come next.

As an active participant in industry groups and a recognized voice in mortgage compliance, Fred is at the forefront of key topics affecting the industry, including:

• Disclosure Compliance – Supporting the accuracy, timing, and consistency of disclosures to reduce compliance risk.
• The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act – Preparing loan-origination configurations, document workflows, data mappings, e-document presentation, quality controls, and training as the industry awaits formal implementation guidance.
• Limited English Proficiency (LEP) requirements – Supporting borrowers with limited English proficiency while navigating applicable state and federal requirements.
• Digital Mortgages – Enhancing the borrower experience while supporting accuracy, security, and compliance across electronic mortgage processes, including emerging eHELOC developments.
• GSE Document Updates – Staying current with document and policy changes from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
  

Come together with First American and Docutech.

Whether you are a longtime industry partner or making new connections, MBA Annual offers an opportunity to come together with mortgage professionals, exchange perspectives, and build relationships that can help your organization move forward with greater confidence.

Stop by our hospitality suite in Grand Hall K to meet Fred, discuss the compliance challenges affecting your business, and learn how Docutech’s technology and expertise can help you navigate an increasingly complex mortgage environment.

Let's come together at MBA Annual 2026 to talk compliance, technology, and what's ahead.

Fred Gooch, Docutech's VP and Senior Operations Counsel

As a highly respected legal and compliance leader in the mortgage finance industry, Fred Gooch brings a wealth of expertise and insights into the ever-evolving regulatory landscape. He also leads the Docutech compliance blog that serves as a well-known industry resource providing regular updates on key compliance and regulatory issues.