On this episode of Get Real 411, Brad and Jamie talk to Dawar Alimi, CEO and Co-Founder of Lender Price, to discuss the future of the mortgage business, how apps like Lender Price are evolving with technology, and how AI is already impacting the industry, as well as what effects it may have in the future. About Dawar Alimi: Dawar Alimi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lender Price, a leading provider of digital lending and capital market technologies. With over 23 years of experience in the mortgage...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr
On this episode of Get Real 411, Brad and Jamie chat with Ian Horowitz, Co-founder of Equity Warehouse, to explore his journey from firefighting to building a real estate empire. Ian shares his experiences getting started in real estate, the importance of networking, and embracing challenges to reach success. Tune in to learn how Ian went from his first rental property to managing over $100 million in assets and why taking action is the key to getting ahead. About Ian Horowitz: Since his first r...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr
On this episode of Get Real 411, Brad and Jamie sit down with Patton Gade, a top-ranked VA loan expert and the #1 Scotsman Guide Ranked VA Loan Originator in 2023. Patton shares his insights on mastering your niche, building lasting client relationships, and clearing up misconceptions about VA loans. About Patton Gade: With nearly a decade of industry experience, Patton Gade has established himself as a top expert in the field of military lending, holding the title of #1 Scotsman Guide Ranked VA...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr
On this episode of Get Real 411, Brad and Jamie welcome Kayla Kallander, a mortgage advisor with First International Bank and Trust. Kayla shares her journey from a small town near the Canadian border to becoming a full-time mortgage advisor, her passion for dog rescue, and the importance of social media in her career. She also highlights unique mortgage programs in North Dakota and offers insights into leveraging technology and AI in the mortgage industry. About Kayla Kallander: Kayla is known ...
Aug 15, 2024•43 min
On this episode of Get Real 411 Brad and Jamie welcome Rob Pieklo, COO of AFR to discuss why he left AFR and why he decided to come back. They also talk about what makes AFR unique and the benefits it offers to loan originators. About Rob Pieklo: Robert Pieklo, Chief Operating Officer, recently returned to AFR, having overseen lending, revenue, capital markets, and strategy previously. In his time away from AFR, Rob was in the trenches, running his own successful brokerage. Leveraging his deep k...
Aug 01, 2024•41 min
Christine Beckwith joins Jamie Cavanaugh for a discussion about her journey from Junior LO to CEO, Best Selling Author, and Coach to some of the biggest names in the mortgage industry. About Christine Beckwith: Christine Beckwith is a 35 plus year Veteran of the mortgage industry. She has held positions ranking from originations all the way to senior vice president of sales. In her 36 years she was corporate oversight for two national firms in originations and business development spanning marke...
Jul 18, 2024•52 min
Happy Fourth of July! Get Real 411 is taking the week off to celebrate, but we'll be back in two weeks with a brand new episode. For this week we have one of our favorite episodes featuring Chris Johnstone from Connection Inc. Hope you enjoy! -- On this episode, Chris Johnstone, President and Owner of Connection Inc. joins Brad and Jamie to share some of his best advice for marketing in the digital age. Chris explains how he got involved in digital marketing, how the advertising landscape has ch...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Scott Donnell of GravyStack joins Brad and Jamie to discuss raising children with financial literacy and his journey through founding multiple companies. About Scott Donnell: Scott Donnell is the founder of Apex Leadership Co, Hapbee Technologies, and the GravyStack™ banking app for kids and families. Since 2011, his companies have taught leadership, fitness, and financial competency to over 6 million kids nationwide. Scott lives in Phoenix with his wife, Amy, and their four little value creator...
Jun 20, 2024•46 min
Jonathon Haddad, the new CEO of AIME, joins Brad and Jamie for a chat about his journey from bartending to commercial real estate and how that led him to the mortgage industry. He also discusses his family background, work ethic, and the impactful advice that shaped his career. About Jonathon Haddad: Jonathon Haddad is the CEO of the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME). Jonathon joined the wholesale channel in 2019 with Next Door Lending, where he transitioned from Vice President ...
Jun 06, 2024•58 min
Dan Habib, Chief Revenue Officer of Highway, joins Brad and Jamie this week to discuss how he and his team built the most trusted platform in market insights and analysis for mortgage and real estate. About Dan Habib: Dan Habib has been an educator in the mortgage industry for over 15 years. He was recently honored by National Mortgage Professional Magazine by being named one of the top 40 under 40 mortgage professionals in the country. He was also presented with HousingWire’s “Rising Star” awar...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Brad and Jamie were on the Broker Journey with Jason Frazier and we're excited to share that episode with you. We'll be back soon with a regular episode. Find more information about the Broker Journey and Brad and Jamie's appearance here: https://www.brokerjourney.com/blog/amerifund -- Get In Touch: Learn more about the show → [email protected] Inquire about being a guest on a future episode or hosting Brad or Jamie on your podcast → [email protected] -- Follow The Pod: Website: www.getre...
May 09, 2024•52 min
Delfino Aguilar, Chief Production Officer of TPO at Kind Lending joins Brad and Jamie to discuss how creating the right atmosphere and culture can lead to success. About Delfino Aguilar: Delfino Aguilar is a seasoned mortgage industry professional with over 22 years of experience. Serving as the Chief Production Officer of TPO (Third Party Origination) at Kind Lending, Delfino has established himself as a leader in the Wholesale Lending space. For 12-plus years he has worked closely with the CEO...
Apr 18, 2024•55 min
Get Real 411 is back for season 2 with a fireside chat featuring Brad and Jamie discussing the recent NAR settlement and what it could mean for the future of real estate. -- Get In Touch: Learn more about the show → [email protected] Inquire about being a guest on a future episode or hosting Brad or Jamie on your podcast → [email protected] -- Follow The Pod: Website: www.getreal411.com Facebook: @getreal411 Instagram: @getreal411 LinkedIn: @getreal411 Youtube: @getreal411pod -- Credits: ...
Mar 28, 2024•56 min
Jon Tallinger, Chief Growth Officer of Class Valuation joins Brad and Jamie to discuss appraisal industry. Learn about recent changes and what might be on the horizon from the About Jon Tallinger: Since helping to start Class as its first employee in 2009, Jon has played several key roles throughout the company. Now, his primary focus is planning and leading the company’s growth initiatives. Under Jon’s direction, Class’s Sales & Marketing Team helped the company grow by over 250% since the ...
Jan 04, 2024•46 min
Sam Parker of My Credit Guy joins Brad and Jamie this episode to share useful tips, tricks, and advice that you can use to improve your credit and help your clients improve their credit. About Sam Parker: With over 20 years of experience in the credit repair business, Sam has been a key player in bringing quality and integrity to such a fragmented industry. After working for other companies and recognizing where they were falling short, Sam set-out and started his own business, My Credit Guy. Sa...
Dec 07, 2023•51 min
In this episode of Get Real 411, hosts Brad Rice and Jamie Cavanaugh sit down with Brock Cassidy, the Chief Revenue Officer at Newzip. They delve into Brock's professional journey before joining Newzip and discuss how his innovative approaches are now influencing the real estate and mortgage sectors. Through a thoughtful conversation, they also touch on the ways Newzip is fostering a more creative and innovative space within the industry. Tune in for a blend of personal insights and forward-thin...
Oct 05, 2023•28 min
On this episode, Jeff Foody of Northwest Reverse Mortgage joins Brad and Jamie to discuss reverse mortgages. With over two decades in the industry, Jeff helps separate Reverse Mortgage fact from fiction. About Jeff Foody: Jeff's journey in the reverse mortgage industry began in 2002, at a time when this financial concept was still relatively obscure. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in the industry's transformation, witnessing the evolution from obscurity to widespread recognition an...
Sep 14, 2023•59 min
On this episode, Chris Johnstone, President and Owner of Connection Inc. joins Brad and Jamie to share some of his best advice for marketing in the digital age. Chris explains how he got involved in digital marketing, how the advertising landscape has changed since he started, and gives tips that you can put into practice today! About Chris Johnstone: Meet Chris Johnstone, the President and Owner of Connection Incorporated, a highly successful seven-figure digital marketing agency with over 15 y...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On this episode, Eddy G Perez Jr, President and CEO of EPM joins the pod to discuss his upbringing as a first generation Cuban American, how he got into the mortgage industry, his journey to founding EPM, and more. About Eddy G Perez Jr: Eddy Perez Jr. is a first-generation Cuban American who's worked hard to create opportunity and empower others in everything he does. Eddy believes home buying is the great American gift because with a home, we can create freedom and empowerment for every single...
Jul 06, 2023•56 min
On this episode, Christina Harmes Hika joins Brad to discuss the benefits of reverse mortgages. Christina also explains why reverse mortgages have a bad reputation and what has changed to make them a better and safer loan option for seniors. About Christina Harmes Hika: As a dedicated Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional Christina Harmes does reverse mortgages all day, every day. Christina has been a top producer of reverse mortgages for many years. She has over 15 years of experience in Real...
Jun 01, 2023•51 min
Scott Carson joins the pod this week to tell us how he got into the business of buying distressed real estate notes. About Scott Carson: Scott Carson has been an active real estate investor and entrepreneur since 2002, focusing on the niche of distressed mortgage notes. Since 2008 he has purchased over $1 Billion in distressed notes on residential and commercial properties all across the country. He has helped thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs create wealth through his debt bu...
Apr 13, 2023•38 min
Tom Mancuso joins the pod to discuss how a near-death experience helped him find a passion for helping others, and how that's led him to his current role, helping families achieve homeownership as the branch manager for Amerifund Home Loans' Peoria, AZ location. About Tom Mancuso: A loan officer, a husband, a father, a son, an amputee, an addict. These are all words to describe Tom. To know Tom now, is to see a man that has come so far in life, that you can’t quite believe it all. Tom’s parents ...
Mar 02, 2023•52 min
Brian Vieaux joins the podcast to discuss his new project FinLocker. About Brian Vieaux: Brian is passionate about financial literacy and empowering lenders with digital financial tools to attract, engage and retain customers. His 28-year executive career in mortgage banking has positioned him to help lenders execute an embedded finance strategy, transitioning from a transaction focus to one of continuous engagement. -- Free access to Kinlocker, FinLocker friends and family plan: https://kinlock...
Feb 09, 2023•41 min
Rene Rodriguez joins the podcast to share his experience in the mortgage industry, and how it has led him to be a leader in many fields using his understanding of psychology to improve sales results. About Rene Rodriguez: Considered by many as the leading authority on leadership and influence, Rene Rodriguez is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and transformational speaker coach. For the last 27 years, René has been researching and applying behavioral neuroscience to so...
Jan 05, 2023•51 min
Jason Frazier joins the pod to tell us how he became interested in the lead generation side of the mortgage business and how it led him to where he is today. About Jason Frazier: I am a 13yr veteran of the industry and have more than 22 years of expertise in strategy, marketing, and technology startups and venture capital, holding various executive-level positions. I serve as the EVP of Growth for leadpops and a coach at Next Level. On top of my duties at leadpops, I am also a Strategic Advisor ...
Dec 01, 2022•36 min
Willie Newman of Homepoint joins to share his experience working in real estate and founding one of the largest wholesale lenders in the country. About Willie Newman: Willie Newman President and CEO, Homepoint Willie Newman is the Founder, President and CEO of Homepoint, the nation’s third-largest wholesale mortgage lender. An acknowledged expert and innovator in the mortgage industry with over 30 years of experience in the field, including three start-ups, Newman is widely recognized within the...
Nov 03, 2022•37 min
In our first episode, Arturo Viramontes shares stories of working in a movie theater and used car dealership, and how that has led to his current role managing the Peoria, AZ branch at Amerifund Home Loans. About Arturo Viramontes: Arturo has been in the Finance Industry for 19 years. He spent the majority of his career in Auto Finance where managed and operated a local Buy Here Pay Here dealership in Arizona for 10 years. To this day it stands as the Largest Independent Auto Dealer In Arizona. ...
Oct 06, 2022•29 min
Coming Soon: Get Real 411 Brad Rice and Jamie Cavanaugh explore everything you can imagine about real estate, from financing and flipping to new technologies disrupting the way things have been done for decades. Learn with us as we talk to interesting people who are excited to share their knowledge. -- Get In Touch: Learn more about the show → [email protected] Inquire about being a guest on a future episode or hosting Brad or Jamie on your podcast → [email protected] -- Follow The Pod: W...
Sep 09, 2022•54 sec
