Rocket CRO Austin Niemiec Keynote Address at RPX 2026 | Building an All-Weather Mortgage Company

At RPX 2026 in Detroit, Rocket Chief Revenue Officer Austin Niemiec takes the stage to share the story behind Rocket's growth in one of the most challenging mortgage markets in recent history. In this keynote, Austin breaks down how Rocket responded to industry disruption by reinventing the company from the ground up. From bringing in new leadership and defining a bold mission to creating an AI-fueled homeownership platform, investing in servicing, expanding home search through Redfin, disrupting the home equity space, and doubling down on broker partnerships, Austin provides an inside look at the strategy driving Rocket's momentum. He also discusses the importance of transparency, consistency, and predictability in lender relationships, why Rocket believes in being an "all-weather company," and how those investments have enabled the company to continue supporting brokers through changing market conditions. The keynote concludes with major announcements for the broker community, including enhanced pricing, new support resources, and the launch of Rocket's Moving Squad initiative, designed to help brokers transition and grow with confidence. Keynote highlights: The mortgage industry's transformation since 2022 Rocket's reinvention strategy and "Help Everyone Home" mission AI and the future of homeownership The Redfin and Mr. Cooper acquisitions Growth in purchase, servicing, and home equity lending Investing in broker success and local market growth New pricing improvements and broker-focused initiatives The launch of Rocket Pro's Moving Squad Whether you're a mortgage broker, loan officer, real estate professional, or industry leader, this session offers a candid look at the trends, decisions, and investments shaping the future of homeownership. #RocketPro #RPX2026 #MortgageBroker #MortgageIndustry #RocketCompanies #MortgageLending #AI #RealEstate #HomeEquity #BrokerSuccess #AustinNiemiec #MortgageMarket #RocketProX