We have as our special guest on today's "Hot Topic" segment, William "Bill" Isaac. Bill has unparalleled career and the financial industry and public service, spanning nearly 15 years. He served as the chairman of the FDIC during the crisis of the 1980s and is today a leading commentator and consultant to financial institutions and governments. … [Read more...]
5/30/16 Three Keys to Success – Understanding why some succeed & others fail.
Happy Memorial Day. On today's podcast, David Lykken, shares three key strategies for success. … [Read more...]
5-23-16 The Next Generation of Home Price Indexing, Forecasting & Analytics
Our special guest on today's "Hot topic" segment is Allan Weiss, Founder/CEO of Weiss Residential Research, creator of an innovative new residential real estate indexes and forecasts technology. Before founding Weiss Residential Research, Mr. Weiss was the co-founder and former CEO of Case Shiller Weiss, producer of the S&P Case Shiller Home … [Read more...]
Re-Broadcast of 5-23-16 The Next Generation of Home Price Indexing, Forecasting
Our special guest on the "Hot Topic" segment of this podcast was Allan Weiss, Founder/CEO of Weiss Residential Research, creator of an innovative new residential real estate indexes and forecasts technology. Before founding Weiss Residential Research, Mr. Weiss was the co-founder and former CEO of Case Shiller Weiss, producer of the S&P … [Read more...]
5-16-16 INDUSTRY UPDATE with Alice Alvey, Andy Schell & Joe Farr.
Today's "Hot Topic" segment will be a 'round-table' discussion about where the mortgage industry is at and what we can anticipate as we move forward into the hopefully busier part of the year for our industry. Hosting today's progam will be Alice Alvey and she will be joined by Andy Schell and Joe Farr for today's 'round-table' discussion. I will … [Read more...]
5-9-16 Existing Home Sales update w/ Mark Fleming-Chief Economist First American
Existing Home Sales, which are published monthly by the National Association of Realtors, are up from a year ago but had their worst 1st quarter month-over-month decline since 1991. How can this be with rates so low? Where are home sales headed? To explain these latest trends, we have invited MARK FLEMING, the Chief Economist for First American … [Read more...]
5-2-16 INNOVATION: Digital Disruption & Mobile Apps w/Special Guest JOE DAHLEEN
Ever since we started hearing about Rocket Mortgage, everyone seems to be launching their latest and greatest mobile app. Today, we will be focusing on digital disruption via mobile apps and specifically about transforming the customer experience. Joe will be answering the following questions and more: How important is Mobile when dealing … [Read more...]
4-25-16 FHA UPDATE w/ EDWARD GOLDING, FHA’s Principal Deputy Asst. Secretary
We are honored today to have as our special guest, Edward L. Golding, FHA's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Housing. On today's program, we will receive an update on what is new at FHA as well as talk about what we can expect between now and the post-election transition. We will be talking about FHA premiums, FHA's programs and if … [Read more...]
4-18-16 Discussing the PHH v. CFPB case w/ Special Guest MITCH KIDER
This past week, oral arguments were made on the first ever lawsuit that effectively challenges the constitutinoality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) authority. These arguments were made in the case of PHH Corp. v. CFPB that was heard in the U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia. The outcome of this case could have far … [Read more...]
4-11-16 Facing the Treat of Digital Disruption w/Special Guest PETER FROBERG
With the increasing digitalization, a great many businesses and industries are being disrupted not just from the technology itself, but more significantly from new business models made possible through the Internet. Quicken's "Rocket Mortgage" is just one example. For almost a decade Peter Froberg has helped both startups and incumbents relate to … [Read more...]
4-4-16 Broadcasting “LIVE” from the MBA Mortgage Technology Conference & Expo
We will be broadcasting "LIVE" from D+H's Booth at the MBA's National Mortgage Technology Conference and Expo in Los Angeles with special guest Diane Bili, Vice Presiden of Lending for D+H. In addition, we will be interviewing other technology executives and getting their insights on the following topics: Reviewing some of announcements being … [Read more...]
3-28-16 “How to Close More Loans Faster & More Efficiently” w/ KEITH POLASKI
Have you ever wonder how some companies are able to close more loans "better, faster and cheaper" than you can? There's no question that with all the new rules and regulations, it is taking most companies longer to close loans AND it is costing them a lot more money to do so. Yet, in spite of all this, some companies are finding ways to out … [Read more...]
3-21-16 REGULATION UPDATE with Special Guest DON LAMPE of Morrison & Foerster
Our guest today is DON LAMPE of the law firm Morrison & Foerster. Don is a leading mortgage industry attorney with a special focus of advising the industries top technology companies in the mortgage lending space. Don will be sharing what he sees as CFPB's priorities in 2016 and beyond for mortgage lending and mortgage servicing. Here are … [Read more...]
Rebroadcast of the 3/21/16 “Hot Topic” w/guest DON LAMPE of Morrison & Foerster
Our guest on on the March 21, 2016 "Hot Topic" segment was DON LAMPE of the law firm Morrison & Foerster. Don is a leading mortgage industry attorney with a special focus of advising the industries top technology companies in the mortgage lending space. Don will be sharing what he sees as CFPB's priorities in 2016 and beyond for mortgage … [Read more...]
3-14-16 SPECIAL GUEST: Phil Bracken regarding America’s Homeownership Alliance
The key to our economy, as well as to our industry, is having sustainable and long-term healthy homeownership in America. For most Americans, owning a home is thee American Dream. But until now, there hasn't been an organization who's sole purpose was to be an advocate for America's homeowners. Our special guest, Phil Bracken, recognized this … [Read more...]