

Bob Niemi
Director of Government Affairs
Weiner Brodsky & Kider PC
Operation Breakout Session
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
SPONSORED BY
Enforcement, Executive Power, Regulation, & Mortgage Musings
Join Brian Levy – author of the hugely popular blog, Mortgage Musings and Bob Niemi, Director of Government Affairs for Weiner Brodsky Kider PC and chair of the Industry Advisory Council of the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators. This lively discussion will focus on a host of legal and regulatory questions (including DOGE impact on CFPB enforcement, state enforcement and licensing initiatives, fair lending issues, and of course RESPA and LO Comp). Don’t miss this insightful and colorful session from some of the industry’s leading analysts.
Bob's Bio
Bob Niemi, CMB is the Director of Government Affairs for Weiner Brodsky & Kider PC. Bob brings a unique perspective from his experience and relationships to advise lenders on a wide array of regulatory and compliance matters, including state licensing, examination survival, and acquisitions. His commitment to the industry extends beyond his day-to-day responsibilities at WBK, serving as the Chair of the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators Advisory Council, Chair of the Certified Mortgage Banker Society for the MBA and Secretary/Treasurer of the MBA of Florida. These positions underscore his dedication to fostering a regulatory environment that supports both industry integrity and consumer protection.
Bob's background as both a former mortgage professional, Ohio Deputy Superintendent and the NMLS Ombudsman provide him with unique 360 insights into the complexities of mortgage regulation and enforcement. Bob's contributions to the mortgage industry have been instrumental in shaping regulatory practices, including national efforts to reform state remote work legislation and policies. In 2024, Bob was awarded the Outstanding State & Local Association Leadership Award by the MBA and the Distinguished Service Award by AARMR in recognition of these efforts. Please note that Bob is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice, just good advice. Bob earned his CMB in 2016 and lives in the Tampa Bay area with his wife Melissa, who is also a CMB.