Lykken on Lending

Lykken on Lending

A Weekly Podcast by Mortgage Professionals

Security, Safety and Trust at the Speed of Innovation with Eric Hussey of Finastra

In this episode of Lykken on Lending, host David Lykken sits down with Eric Hussey, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Finastra, the world’s largest FinTech company, to discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Eric shares his journey in the industry, highlighting how technological advancements, such as AI and … [Read more...]

Portfolio NonQM Lending in Today’s Market with James Hooper of Quontic

In this episode, David Lykken interviews James Hooper from Quontic Bank, a CDFI that has fully embraced Angel AI to streamline its lending operations. James discusses how adopting Angel AI has significantly reduced costs, improved efficiency, and allowed loan officers to focus more on relationship-building while automating routine tasks. Quontic … [Read more...]

The Power of Angel AI in Scaling Up Your Mortgage Operation with Pavan Agarwal of SunWest Mortgage

In this insightful episode, David Lykken welcomes back Pavan Agarwal of SunWest Mortgage for a deep dive into the evolving role of AI in the mortgage industry. As they explore Mustafa Suleyman’s book The Coming Wave, the discussion emphasizes how AI is set to disrupt and transform the sector, bringing unprecedented efficiencies while reducing … [Read more...]

Elements For Success with Steve Majerus of Synergy One Lending

In this episode, David Lykken interviews Steve Majerus, CEO of Synergy One Lending, who shares his journey of leading a management buyout during the pandemic and how he has navigated the challenges of the mortgage industry with a focus on strategic vision, innovation, and authentic leadership. Steve discusses the importance of adaptability, … [Read more...]

AI in Action: Tackling Bias and Enhancing Fairness in Mortgage Lending with Pavan Agarwal of SunWest Mortgage

In this episode, David Lykken sits down with Pavan Agarwal, Founder and CEO of SunWest Mortgage. He is also the visionary behind Angel AI. A pioneer in AI-driven mortgage solutions, they discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence and its impact on the mortgage industry. They delve into a newly published article that highlights the … [Read more...]

Unlocking Home Equity: Revolutionizing Real Estate with ValShares and ValPro with Allan Weiss of Weiss Analytics

In this episode, David Lykken interviews Allan Weiss, founder and CEO of Weiss Analytics, about his pioneering work in real estate analytics, including the development of the Case-Shiller Index. Allan discusses his latest innovations, ValShare and ValPro, which allow homeowners to sell portions of their home equity and provide AI-driven property … [Read more...]

Redefining Mortgage Brokering with Dino Katsiametis of Ethos Lending

In this podcast episode, Dino Katsiametis shared insights into Ethos Mortgage Company's innovative hybrid business model, which combines the flexibility of a mortgage broker with the control of a delegated lender. He explained the advantages of this model, such as lower costs, scalability, and the ability to choose from multiple lenders to ensure … [Read more...]

Helping Realtors Navigate the Post-Commission Settlement World with Ashley Terrell-Kayiran of Rayse

In this podcast episode, we discuss significant changes in the real estate industry stemming from a major lawsuit involving accusations of brokerages fixing commissions. Expert Ashley Terrell-Kayiran explains the upcoming implementation of these changes, notably the removal of commission fields from MLSs by August 17th and the new requirement for … [Read more...]

Empowering Finance: The Evolution of Angel AI with Pavan Agarwal of SunWest Mortgage

Angel AI, a groundbreaking innovation from Celligence, is revolutionizing the mortgage and financial services industry with its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. Founded on visionary thinking by Pavan Agarwal, Angel AI leverages state-of-the-art technology to offer unparalleled solutions in financial planning, credit repair, and even … [Read more...]

Web3 And Crypto Basics For Mortgage Professionals with David Levine of Liquid Hearts Club

Today, we dive into the fascinating world of technology, finance, and real estate with a special guest, David Levine of Liquid Hearts Club, affectionately known as Moto. David shares his remarkable journey from pioneering online mortgage trading platforms in the late 90s to his current ventures at the intersection of real estate, finance, and … [Read more...]

Lenders One®: L1 Insurance Solution, 25th Anniversary with Justin Demola of Lenders One

Lenders One, under the leadership of Justin Demola, CMB, is a national cooperative dedicated to empowering its members—comprising independent mortgage bankers, banks, and credit unions—through innovative solutions that reduce costs and improve efficiencies. Building on the success of its credit reporting service, Lenders One has also launched L1 … [Read more...]

How Technology is Shaping the Future of Mortgage Industry with Spencer Dusebout of Aidium

In our latest podcast episode, Spencer Dusebout, co-founder and CEO of Aidium, shared how technology is revolutionizing the mortgage industry. Aidium's innovative business intelligence and CRM platform integrates data warehousing to consolidate information from various sources, enabling comprehensive insights and optimized decision-making. … [Read more...]

The Future of Mortgage Tech: Insights from Total Expert Accelerate 2024 with Dan Catinella of Total Expert

In this episode, Dan Catinella of Total Expert joins us to discuss the highlights and key takeaways from the Total Expert Accelerate 2024 conference. We delve into the evolving landscape of mortgage technology, emphasizing the shift from information to intelligence and the critical role of AI. Dan shares insights from various impactful sessions, … [Read more...]