Lykken on Lending

Lykken on Lending

A Weekly Podcast by Mortgage Professionals

1-7-19 Hot Topic – A Look at 2019 with Barry Habib and the MBS Highway

If you're in the mortgage industry, you know that there's a lot going on and that 2019 will have many opportunities. In today's Hot Topic, David interviews Barry Habib about his forecasts for 2019... you won't want to miss this episode! Barry Habib is an American Entrepreneur and frequent Media resource for his Mortgage and Housing expertise. … [Read more...]

12-17-18 Hot Topic Strategies to Maintain Profitability in 2019 with Seth Sprague

In this episode of Lykken on Lending, our guest in the Hot Topic segment is Seth Sprague, Executive Vice President at PHOENIX. Seth has over 25 years of mortgage banking experience, with emphasis on the mortgage servicing right (MSR) asset and an in-depth knowledge of MSR modeling techniques, MSR accounting and capital issues and MSR transaction … [Read more...]

12-10-18 Hot Topic Discover Your Foundation to Sustainable Success and Your ‘Big Voice’ in 2019

On today's show we have a very motivating interview in our Hot Topic segment! Kelly Resendez, EVP at Paramount Partners Group and founder at BigVoicesRise.com, is our guest this week and is here to help you increase your joy, reduce suffering and think differently! Kelly Resendez is a writer, speaker, EVP of Paramount Partners Group and … [Read more...]

12-3-18 Hot Topic – Mortgage Origination Sales Strategies for Success in 2019

In this episode of Lykken on Lending, we have Pat Sherlock, a mortgage sales expert for our hot topic section and we will be looking at sales strategies for 2019 in retail mortgage origination. Pat is founder and President of QFS Sales Solutions, a sales improvement consulting and training firm. Her firm delivers what actually works in today’s … [Read more...]

2018-11-26 Hot Topic – Setting up your own Mortgage Brokerage and Finding Success

In this episode of Lykken on Lending, David interviews Mat Ishbia, President & CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage/United Shore about key ingredients to finding success as a mortgage broker. From having an idea to create a more-perfect mortgage world to being the number one wholesale mortgage lender in the nation, Mat built United Shore and UWM … [Read more...]

11-12-18 Hot Topic – A Look at the Mortgage Industry with Michael Huff of Ginnie Mae

In this episode of Lykken on Lending, we have Michael Huff, Head of Government and Stakeholder Relations of Ginnie Mae with us to discuss the current climate of the mortgage industry from his perspective. Michael Huff is a senior level strategic advisor and relationship manager experienced in government relations and corporate communications. … [Read more...]

11-5-18 Hot Topic – Social Media Marketing – Making a Great First Impression with VidYard Videos

In this episode of Lykken on Lending, we have Nico (Nicholas de Ridder) from VidYard in our Hot Topic and we’re looking at what is possible when it comes to making a first impression with video! What kind of impression are you making? Is your first impression something that makes you stand out? How can you help your customers connect with … [Read more...]

10-29-18 Hot Topic – The Social Media Marketing Mindset that’s Getting Results at Movement Mortgage

In this episode of Lykken on Lending, David interviews Jake Fehling and Adam Constantine in the Hot Topic segment about their ideas on Social Media Marketing and the impact it's making at Movement Mortgage. Jake Fehling Jake is the Vice President of Marketing for Movement Mortgage. A perennial member of the Inc. 5000 list, Movement is one of the … [Read more...]

10-22-18 Hot Topic – Marketing Your Expertise with the Mortgage Marketing Expert

What is your area of expertise? How are you positioning yourself so that your customers, employers, or co-workers can understand the value that you provide? In this episode of Lykken On Lending, David has Phil Treadwell as a guest for the Hot Topic segment. Phil Treadwell is a 15-year veteran of the mortgage industry, with knowledge … [Read more...]

8-15-18 Hot Topic – Mortgage Industry Leadership: An Interview with Bob Broeksmit, President of the MBA

In this episode of Lykken on Lending David interviews Robert (Bob) Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Robert (Bob) Broeksmit is President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).  Bob is a senior finance executive and corporate officer with a 33-year career in the mortgage sector. He has directed all … [Read more...]

10-8-2018 Hot Topic: An Interview with Bill Cosgrove of Union Home Mortgage on mPower

In this episode of Lykken on Lending, David interviews Bill Cosgrove of Union Home Mortgage about his support for the MBA's mPower, Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach. In 2015, Bill served as MBA Chairman. Mr. Cosgrove has testified on behalf of the industry in Washington D. C before the House Financial Services Sub … [Read more...]

10-1-18 Hot Topic – Actionable Intelligence: The Next Stage in the Evolution of Data

When it comes to data and analytics, the mortgage industry faces many challenges. We are up to our ears in data, but making sense of it and using it to drive action is another matter entirely. Our guest in this episode's Hot Topic segment says we’re facing three main issues on the data and analytics front: accessibility, affordability and … [Read more...]

9-24-18 Hot Topic – Coming Changes to GSE and Regulatory Leadership / Future of Non-QM Lending

On today’s show, we’ve got one of the most influential names in the mortgage industry, Faith Schwartz. We’ll be talking about the changes coming to GSE and regulatory leadership, the future of non-QM lending and more. Faith Schwartz is president of FormFree and principal and founder of Housing Finance System Strategies, a housing finance strategic … [Read more...]

9-17-18 – Hot Topic – LO Compensation and How Lenders Can Thrive in Today’s Market

On today’s show, we’ve got LBA Ware founder and CEO, Lori Brewer. We’re going to be talking about what’s new in the world of LO compensation and how lenders can adjust their compensation strategy to thrive in a sometimes-challenging market. Lori Brewer, Founder & CEO LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer is an accomplished entrepreneur … [Read more...]