What kind of data are you using to improve your Mortgage Business Intelligence and recruiting? As the pandemic “peak” passes and things begin to shift to our new reality post-covid-19, we’re focusing this episode on growing and expanding your mortgage business! We have Dale Larson Jr. and Dale Larson III as our guests in the Hot Topic to talk about the exciting possibilities that are available to help you grow and expand in 2020 and beyond! Want to know more about Modex? Modex is a technology pl...
May 18, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 140
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
May 18, 2020•39 min
With all that's going on in the mortgage industry right now we thought it'd be best to take a detailed look at what it takes to become approved by Ginnie Mae, and with that, also look to the future for what may be happening after the pandemic! In today's Hot Topic we have Gregory Keith on the program to provide us with his insights on the Ginnie Mae Approval process! Want to know more about Gregory Keith? Gregory A. Keith joined Ginnie Mae as Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer in Octob...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 139
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
May 11, 2020•38 min
With all that’s going on during this pandemic, the real shift towards technology has been accelerated in order to keep businesses operating and moving forward. With things shifting to a more digital experience for the mortgage industry, this week we look at keeping the balance between the human aspect of business and the increasing dependency on technology. With over three decades of industry experience, Dale Vermillion has driven double-digit results in every mortgage market imaginable. And now...
May 04, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 138
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
May 04, 2020•37 min
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Apr 27, 2020•37 min
What is the issue associated with "forbearance" and how could this play out in a "Covid" economy? In this episode of Lykken on Lending we're excited to have Dan Habib joining us to discuss what he's seeing when it comes to forbearance, the Fed and how this could impact the future of housing! Dan Habib has been involved in the mortgage industry for over 16 years. He was an integral part of Mortgage Market Guide, founded by Barry Habib, where he was the director of sales and helped the company gro...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 137
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Apr 20, 2020•37 min
What are you doing to manage risk through this time of crisis? We've invited Gwen Muse-Evans onto the program to share her perspective on this exact Hot Topic! Want to know more about Gwen Muse-Evans? Gwen is the President and CEO of GME Enterprises, a management consulting firm that provides risk management, operations management and housing finance advisory services. During her 25+-year tenure in the financial services industry, Gwen has served in many high-profile executive leadership positio...
Apr 20, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 136
This is a special podcast where we will have a LIVE update from Bill Killmer, SVP of Legislative & Political Affairs, and Pete Mills, SVP of Residential Policy & Member Engagement, to discuss the latest developments related to relief for Fannie and Freddie RMBS issuers in light of forbearance. This is a special podcast where we will have a LIVE update from Bill Killmer, SVP of Legislative & Political Affairs, and Pete Mills, SVP of Residential Policy & Member Engagement, to discu...
Apr 17, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 135
With all that's happening in the world due to the pandemic, it appears like we're quickly transitioning from the Industrial Age to the Information Age, and with that transition comes a lot of adjustments for how leaders will lead their teams to success! Great leaders know the value of consistent communication, especially in times where there is little consistency! Our Hot Topic guest is Kevin Peranio, a leader in his space who knows the value of communicating his message! Want to know more about...
Apr 13, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 134
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Apr 13, 2020•38 min
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Apr 06, 2020•40 min
The economic toll of coronavirus has been profound and precipitous, with millions filing for unemployment. To help them, our industry needs solutions that are simple, streamlined and — above all — unprecedented. In today’s Hot Topic we have Brent Chandler, founder and CEO of FormFree! He’s here to provide his perspective on the mortgage industry’s impact from the coronavirus and look at the innovation that’s available for mortgage bankers! Want to know more about Brent Chandler? Brent Chandler i...
Apr 06, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 133
The COVID-19 pandemic has wide-reaching impacts for the U.S. and global economy. One area of potential impact is the delay (or cancelations) of closings. Many county recorders have yet to fully digitize operations, and as such depend upon high-touch, manual processes for both input and production of property records. Shelter-in-place orders or even widespread social distancing efforts could hamper their ability to fulfill their part of the process, which could reduce the volume of both purchase ...
Mar 30, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 132
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Mar 30, 2020•46 min
In this special mid-week release we have Alice Alvey on the program to discuss developments with regards to mortgage legislation as the outbreak of the Corona Virus continues to expand! Alice Alvey is VP of Partner Education and Training for Union Home Mortgage. She is responsible for development of their World Class Training program designed to support UHM partners and organizational effectiveness. Prior to UHM, Alice served as Senior Vice President at Indecomm leading the Indecomm-Mortgage U d...
Mar 25, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 130
There's a lot that's been changing in the world today! In our Hot Topic segment we're excited to have Josh Friend, Founder and CEO of Insellerate, on the podcast to discuss how technology has been changing the mortgage industry and the opportunities that exist! Want to know more about Josh Friend? As the founder and CEO of Insellerate, an industry leading borrower engagement platform, Josh began his career as a loan officer in 1999. In 2003 he opened his first of several successful mortgage comp...
Mar 23, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 128
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Mar 23, 2020•42 min
In our Hot Topic this week we have Ben Teerlink, Founder and CEO of MobilityRE. The discussion will focus on MobilityRE's new Market Intelligence product and more specifically how lenders can use it to be more effective in finding the right real estate agent and broker relationships! Want to know more about Ben Teerlink? Having been in real estate for years prior, as well as having earned multiple top producer recognitions, Ben was looking for a way to improve and enhance the mobile technology h...
Mar 16, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 127
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Mar 16, 2020•40 min
In our Hot Topic today we have Christopher McEntee, President of ICE Mortgage Services, the business unit responsible for the operations of the Mortgage Electronic Registration System, (“MERS System”) and Simplifile, which are part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE). In this role, McEntee is responsible for the management of ICE Mortgage Services, as well as M&A, partnerships and alliances for various business segments, including mortgage finance and emerging technologies. He sta...
Mar 09, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 126
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Mar 09, 2020•37 min
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Mar 02, 2020•28 min
In this episode of Lykken on Lending we have Brian Simon, President of Lenders One as our Hot Topic guest! You'll hear an overview of the various topics that are being covered at the L1 March 2020 Summit in Miami, Florida March 1st - 4th! Brian leads Lenders One as President and is focused on defining and executing the overall strategic direction of the cooperative. Brian delivers unique value to members through new benefits, innovative solutions and opportunities to connect. With over 20 years ...
Mar 02, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 125
In today's Hot Topic we have Daniel Smith on the podcast and we're talking about the regulatory changes in mortgage compliance! Daniel Smith is the Senior Vice President of Government Relations for ComplianceEase, the nation’s leading provider of risk management solutions to the financial services industry. Smith is responsible for many company-wide initiatives, serves on the steering committee, and chairs the annual Risk and Compliance Summit. During his time with the company, he has fostered c...
Feb 24, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 124
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Feb 24, 2020•29 min
In our Hot Topic today we're talking about the Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation as the mortgage industry symbol of respect, credibility, ethics and achievement. Our guests in the Hot Topic include: 1. Robert (Bob) Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association 2. Madeline Johnson, an Executive Financial Consultant with the Milwaukee office of Milliman, and she is the current chair-woman of the CMB Society. 3. Amber Lawrence, the Associate Director of Career Developmen...
Feb 17, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 123
The first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the f...
Feb 17, 2020•8 min