Episode 214:  Construction Perm Lending:  How to do it the Right Way

Brent Green, Mortgage Sales Manager-Residential Construction Lending, at Lake Michigan Credit Union talks about Construction Perm Lending:  How to do it the Right Way.  Highlights include:  Ins and outs of


Episode 213:  We Got This!, A Guide to Securing Your Greatest Future

I interviewed author, Erica Acie who has written a great book, We Got This!, A Guide to Securing Your Greatest Future.  Erica has had a long career in financial services and is


Episode 212:  Selecting Data Vendors for Recruiting: What Really Matters

Jeff Walton, CEO and Co-Founder of InGenius discusses Selecting Data Vendors for Recruiting:  What Really Matters.  Highlights include:  importance of Trident Mortgage settlement; digital redlining; accuracy is key to data

Episode 211:  Developing LOs in a Difficult Market

Jason Hultgren, SVP and Director of Mortgage Sales at UCB talks about Developing Loan Officers in a Difficult Market.  Highlights include:  building a high performance team; leaner is better; the

Episode 210: Product Diversification in Today’s Volatile Market

Keith Kemph, President & CEO of BlackFin Group, discusses Product Diversification in Today’s Volatile Market. Highlights include: the importance of specialization in mortgage products; how to lower costs per loan; how

Episode 209:  What Works in Managing in 2023

Ralph Remy, Director of Client Digital Experience at National MI, discusses What Works in Managing in 2023. Highlights include: back to basics; what type of lender are you; coaching for development; intentional

Episode 208:  Retaining Top Producers: Strategies that Work

Gene M. Lugat, EVP of National Production Strategies & Multicultural Lending at PrimeLending, talks about Retaining Top Producers: Strategies that Work. Highlights include: execution on price and product is key; importance of

Episode 207:  Managing Successfully for the Long-term

Tim Ross, CEO of Ross Mortgage, talks about Managing Successfully for the Long-term. Highlights include: building a fortress balance sheet; the importance of cash; develop a 5-year plan; reduce the

Episode 206:  Fannie Mae’s Future Housing Leaders Program

Jessica Wright, Advisor for the Future Housing Leaders program at Fannie Mae discusses the program.  Highlights include: Developing new partnerships with housing finance, real estate, non-profit entities, and colleges and universities to