Steve O'Connor Senior Vice President Government Affairs

Steve O'Connor is Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). As the head of MBA's Government Affairs department, he is responsible for managing MBA's policy development, legislative, regulatory, and political activities. He directs MBA’s overall advocacy strategies, including outreach to Congress, the Administration, and other key stakeholders.

O’Connor has appeared on numerous national news broadcasts, including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, and NPR radio. He is frequently quoted in major print publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. He is a frequent guest speaker on industry issues.

O'Connor joined MBA in 1996. Previously he worked in government affairs for the National Association of Realtors and Freddie Mac. He also worked for Skyline Financial Services Corp.

O'Connor holds a Bachelor's degree in political science from Marquette University and a Master's degree in political science from American University.

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