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Lykken on Lending

A Weekly Podcast by Mortgage Professionals

5-11-20 Becoming Approved by Ginnie Mae and a Look Ahead after the Pandemic

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 … Show Notes

5-27-19 Industry Trends and Key Takeaways from the MBA Secondary Conference

5-27-19 Industry Trends and Key Takeaways from the MBA Secondary Conference

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In this episode of Lykken on Lending we’ve got a special Memorial Day episode that will focus on industry trends happening in the mortgage industry.

After attending the MBA Secondary Conference this past week, David Lykken will provide his perspective and some of the key takeaways that he got while attending the conference and meeting other mortgage industry professionals.

The MBA’s National Secondary Market Conference and Expo is one of the largest opportunities to network and meet key decision makers in the mortgage industry and it took place this past week between May 19-21, 2019.

This was a must-attend event in New York and it was an ideal location to make the connections you need to take your business to the next level.

Check out this episode to stay on top of all the latest developments in the mortgage industry.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

Current Trends for the Mortgage Industry
Key Takeaways from the MBA Secondary Conference in New York
Benefits and Insights for Attending MBA Conferences

Excerpts from this Episode:

Listen: Even the experts are having difficulty wrapping their arms around what lies ahead…
Listen: A consumer direct model to generate loans using text messages…
Listen: Millennials who closed on a home without physically seeing the property in person by using technology…
Listen: Update from FHFA director for the future of FannieMae and FreddieMac…

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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