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| Date | Episode |
| 09/15/2023 |
Bridging cultures and building trust with Hispanic homebuyers - Ep. 32 with Daniel Gomez, DHI Mortgage Branch Manager (21:44) In recognition and honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, MGIC’s Mortgage Connects podcast host Concepcion Guerrero interviews Daniel Gomez... |
| 06/01/2023 |
“A winning mindset”: Adding value to referral partners to earn their business - Ep. 31 with Matt Weaver, CrossCountry Mortgage Vice President of Mortgage Sales (37:39)
We discuss referral partner relationships and strategies with CrossCountry Mortgage VP of Mortgage Sales Matt Weaver... |
| 05/22/2023 |
PAL Kaua’i Founder Jim Edmonds on affordable housing and financial services in Hawai’i - Ep. 30 with Jim Edmonds, PAL Kaua’i Executive Director and Founder (52:22) We interview Jim Edmonds, PAL Kaua’i executive director and founder, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month... |
| 05/11/2023 |
Connecting, leading and growing a diverse future for the mortgage industry - Ep. 29 with Jade Winfrey, NAMMBA Director of Corporate Solutions (15:16)
NAMMBA is dedicated to the enrichment and betterment of women and minorities who work in the real estate industry... |
| 03/24/2023 |
Evaluating self-employed borrower income for tax year 2022 - Ep. 28 with Sandra Sweeney, MGIC Customer Trainer (8:19) How MGIC’s comprehensive self-employed borrower resource program, including cash flow worksheets updated for 2022, can help you analyze self-employed borrower income... |
| 3/17/2023 |
Credit Conversations - Ep. 27 with Mike Olden, American Reporting Company's VP of Sales and Education (6:47)
Learn about credit-related topics, including talking about credit reports with borrowers ahead of time to avoid surprises... |
| 03/08/2023 |
Building confidence and knowledge to prep future homebuyers for success - Ep. 26 with Trena Bond, Housing Resources, Inc.'s Executive Director (14:21) In honor of International Women’s Day, we interviewed Executive Director Trena Bond of Housing Resources, Inc... |
| 1/18/2023 |
What changes can mortgage pros expect from the new credit score models? - Ep. 25 with Jeff Platfoot, MGIC Customer Trainer (5:17)
We interview Jeff Platfoot, MGIC Customer Trainer, for a quick update on a topic of interest to many of our listeners... |
| 11/17/2022 |
Connecting mortgage pros and homebuyers with down payment assistance programs - Ep. 24 with Sean Moss, EVP of Product and Operations at Down Payment Resource (31:00) We cover the topic of down payment assistance (DPA) with Down Payment Resource... |
| 10/19/2022 |
A sneak peek at insights from MGIC's latest Loan Originators Survey Report - Ep. 23 with Stephanie Budnik, Senior Business Partner at MGIC (10:08) We take a look at the findings from MGIC's annual Loan Originators Survey Report... |
| 06/21/2022 |
United Way’s efforts to improve housing and financial security, including ending family homelessness - Ep. 22 with Krystina Kohler, Financial Stability Portfolio Manager at United Way (20:18) We interview Krystina Kohler from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County... |
| 05/05/2022 |
Cultural nuance and how to speak the same language as Asian American borrowers - Ep. 21 with Karen Chui, Builder Development Manager at New American Funding (19:12) We interview top mortgage originator Karen Chiu to learn from her experience and gain insight... |
| 04/21/2022 |
“We are more alike than we are different”: Creating an inclusive workplace - Ep. 20 with Amber Lawrence, Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Mortgage Bankers Association (19:00) A conversation with Amber Lawrence, who develops organizational-wide diversity and inclusion framework goals and equitable practices for the MBA... |
| 04/13/2022 | Finding opportunity in adversity: A conversation with top originator and content creator Ryan Hills - Ep. 19 with Ryan Hills, Regional Director of Movement Mortgage and CEO/Host of The RE Source TV (52:00) An interview with top producer and content creator Ryan Hills... |
| 03/16/2022 |
Looking at self-employed borrower income for tax year 2021 - Ep. 18 with Jeff Platfoot, MGIC Customer Trainer (4:50) Every year mortgage professionals work with self-employed borrowers to determine their taxable income... |
| 02/15/2022 |
Education is key to boosting Black homeownership rates in America today - Ep. 17 with Lenny McNeill, U.S. Bank Home Mortgage Executive Vice President (42:16) Lenny McNeill addresses housing, sustainability and affordability issues on a national level... |
| 01/12/2022 |
“Anything worth doing is worth doing badly – just get started” - Ep. 16 with Steve Kyles, mortgage coach and top producer (35:59) Steve Kyles is a partner with Mortgage Marketing Animals, one of the top mortgage coaching programs in the country... |
| 11/10/2021 |
“It’s a belief system”: The powerful mindset of top mortgage loan originators - Ep. 15 with Todd Duncan, bestselling author and sales entrepreneur (37:59) Todd discusses uncovering your “why” so you can make wiser choices on your journey to becoming a top producer... |
| 10/27/2021 |
eClose and the future of the digital mortgage process - Ep. 14 with Ian Kimball and Dee Hoyle, Service First Mortgage (28:21) We discuss all things “eClose” with Service First Mortgage’s Ian Kimball, Executive Director of Strategy, and Dee Hoyle, Executive Director of Operations... |
| 10/13/2021 |
MI standard coverage 101 - Ep. 13 with Jeff Platfoot, MGIC Customer Trainer (7:47) We take a deeper dive with MGIC's customer trainer, Jeff Platfoot, to learn what MI standard coverage is... |
| 09/22/2021 |
How you can help the Hispanic demographic prep for homeownership - Ep. 12 with Maria Vergara, Director of Community Lending at Fannie Mae (28:22) We chat with Maria Vergara, Director of Community Lending at Fannie Mae. She uncovers why you should be paying attention to... |
| 09/08/2021 |
How lenders can support multicultural growth and incorporate diversity in the workplace - Ep. 11 with Edgar Hernandez, Senior Manager in the Multicultural Center of Expertise (MCOE), CUNA Mutual Group (27:34) We chat with Edgar Hernandez about how to simplify and create trust with consumers by being transparent, especially in... |
| 08/25/2021 |
"The market will normalize": Being proactive in a seller's market - Ep. 10 with John Donnelly, Service First Mortgage Executive Director of Sales (27:19) When volume slows, you'll need an effective sales and marketing strategy to grow your business. John Donnelly of Service First Mortgage talks about... |
| 08/11/2021 |
Is your social presence up to regulatory snuff? - Ep. 9 with Melissa Thomas, Head of Compliance at ActiveComply (25:49) There’s quite the buzz around “social media” and the importance of using it on a regular basis to grow... |
| 07/28/2021 |
Deconstructing the economic and social challenges facing the post-pandemic mortgage industry - Ep. 8 with Danny Gardner, Freddie Mac’s Senior Vice President of Client and Community Engagement Single-Family Division (27:02) Get an insider’s scoop on the distinctive economic and social circumstances and challenges facing today’s generation of homebuyers from Freddie Mac’s Danny Gardner... |
| 07/14/2021 |
“When you do the right thing, the money will come” - Ep. 7 with Joel Mahakian, Loan Officer Premium Mortgage Corporation/NMLS# 467974 (11:00) We interview top producer Joel Mahakian of Premium Mortgage Corporation, who explains why... |
| 06/14/2021 |
All things “gift” - Ep. 6 with Hali Plachecki, MGIC National Trainer (8:18) In the mortgage world, when we hear the word “gift,” we think: A gift involves money. In this episode... |
| 06/14/2021 |
COVID-19 underwriting flexibilities: What’s changing? - Ep. 5 with Rebecca Chase, MGIC National Trainer (7:55) Over the past 14 months, there have been numerous announcements made jointly by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac... |
| 06/14/2021 |
Growing your business through the lens of Instagram (IG) - Ep. 4 with Chelsea Peitz, National Director of Social Sales for Fidelity National Financial (29:55) Chelsea Peitz dives into the essentials you should consider when building your personal brand on Instagram, starting with... |
| 06/14/2021 |
Diversity and inclusion: Connecting with the Asian American demographic - Ep. 3 with Sean Phalon, Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) National Mortgage Committee Chair (18:44) We interviewed Sean Phalon, Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Vice Chair, to shed some light |
| 06/14/2021 |
Overcoming industry obstacles while fostering your relationships - Ep. 2 with Phil Treadwell, National Director of Sales Innovation & Strategy for Thrive Mortgage (30:01) Managing your pipeline in today’s industry can present its own set of challenges. Hear what Phil has to say... |
| 06/14/2021 |
Spending your time wisely to maximize your social outreach - Ep. 1 with Kyle Draper, Founder of KyleDraper.com & Content Compounding (29:57) In our society, social media dominates how we reach our customers. Get insights from Kyle Draper, social media guru, about... |
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