Fintech Hunting

Inside Loyalty Tech, M&A Strategy & Global Growth with Denis Brosnan | FinTech Hunting SpecialIn this Special Episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with returning guest Denis Brosnan, Portfolio CEO at CORA Group (a division of Jonas Software under Constellation). Denis leads one of the largest software groups you’ve never heard of—and in this conversation,...

What happens when a fourth-generation mortgage pro, mom, mentor, and now published author decides to rethink everything she knows about networking, technology, and building trust in financial services? In this episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with Lindsay Meyer—a trailblazer in the mortgage space who’s redefining what it means to lead with heart and innovate w...

Welcome to a  game-changing  episode of  The FinTech Hunting Podcast  — filmed LIVE with  Josh Friend , CEO and Founder of  Insellerate , one of the mortgage industry’s true AI pioneers. 🏆  Named an AI Innovator by Progress in Lending  and winner of  Top Demo at the Digital Mortgage Conference , Josh joins host  Michael Hammond  to unveil how  AI is transforming loan officer performance, predicta...

In this powerful episode of the  Fintech Hunting Podcast , host  Michael Hammond  welcomes back  Eloise Schmitz , CEO and Co-Founder of  LoanNEX , for a must-listen conversation on the critical role  non-QM and non-agency lending  plays in today’s mortgage market. 🎙️  What you’ll learn in this episode: Why  non-QM lending  has shifted from optional to essential for lenders seeking growth in 2025 H...

Is your mortgage business leaving money on the table? In this powerful episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, tech innovator and AI evangelist Tim Nguyen, Founder & CEO of BeSmartee, returns with a game-changing conversation on application abandonment—the overlooked metric that could be silently draining your profits. Hosted by industry expert Michael Hammond, this episode unpacks: Why the “c...

Is the mortgage industry ready to break free from the status quo? In this episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, Michael Hammond sits down with Raveen Phifer, founder and CEO of She Mortgage Consultants, to unpack the real challenges—and opportunities—facing lenders today. From rising rates to the myth vs. reality of AI, Raveen brings an unfiltered perspective on: Why lenders must think beyond sh...

In this energizing episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with the unstoppable Dalila Ramos — industry-leading recruiter, founder of Love & Tacos Media, and social media powerhouse — for a candid conversation on the real state of recruiting, branding, and marketing in mortgage and fintech.🎤 What’s inside this episode? How NAMMBA felt like a “family reunion” and...

In this no-holds-barred episode of the  FinTech Hunting Podcast , host Michael Hammond sits down with the unstoppable  Lady Jen Du Plessis —a billion-dollar producer, 3x podcast host, speaker, and coach—to challenge the status quo in the mortgage and lending industry. 🔥 From the “blame game” and the dangers of being  casual  in your business, to leveraging AI, mastering your voice, and standing o...

The mortgage and financial services industries are at a crossroads—caught between the pull of tradition and the push of AI-driven innovation. In this  FinTech Hunting  episode, host Michael Hammond sits down with marketing powerhouse  Kelly Yale , Fractional CMO and innovation leader at Octo Strategies, to unpack the seismic shifts redefining mortgage marketing. From the  myth of social media as a...

What if one of the biggest threats to your mortgage pipeline isn’t rates—but insurance? In this powerful episode of the FinTech Hunting podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with Ross Diedrich , Founder & CEO of Covered Insurance, for a must-hear conversation about the growing insurance affordability crisis —and why it's no longer just a side note, but a full-blown mortgage disruptor. 🛑...

In this powerful episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with Greg Sher, Managing Director at NFM Lending and founder of the #AllOfUs movement. Greg is a tireless advocate for housing fairness, a social media trailblazer, and one of the industry’s most forward-thinking voices. We dive into: 👉 Greg's takeaways from  The Gathering  and the rise of new voices in th...

Welcome to a powerful new episode of the FinTech Hunting podcast, hosted by Michael Hammond. In this insightful conversation, we’re joined by Nick Rutherford, mortgage tech expert and VP of Sales & Product at Milo—a cutting-edge customer retention platform for mortgage professionals. This episode was recorded following the NJMBA Conference in New Jersey, where industry leaders gathered to disc...

In this must-watch episode of the  FinTech Hunting Podcast , host Michael Hammond welcomes back Eloise Schmitz, Co-Founder and CEO of LoanNEX. Eloise dives deep into the 2025 lending landscape, sharing insights from the conference circuit, the increasing demand for non-agency products, and how lenders can diversify without the tech headaches. 🚀 Discover why non-agency lending is no longer optiona...

Welcome to a game-changing episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast! Host Michael Hammond sits down with  AI pioneer and borrower engagement expert  Josh Friend, Founder & CEO of  Insellerate , to unpack the explosive growth of their AI-powered Athena platform and the CRM that’s transforming how mortgage lenders operate. Key Highlights from this episode: 13 new enterprise clients signed in H1 20...

Modernizing Appraisals & Leading with Purpose in Mortgage | FinTech Hunting w/ Cindi Harris In this episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast , host Michael Hammond welcomes appraisal innovator and leadership advocate Cindi Harris , owner of Harris Real Estate Valuation and Consulting and founder of People Move Mountains. 🚀 Inside the Episode: How UAD 3.6 is streamlining the appraisal process Th...

Welcome to another power-packed episode of the  FinTech Hunting Podcast , hosted by Michael Hammond! In this episode, we’re joined by  Nick Belenky , Managing Director of Solution Sales, and  Matt Dowd , VP of Product Management at  ICE Mortgage Technology , two of the brightest minds reshaping the mortgage tech space. If you're a lender, LO, or fintech leader navigating today's volatile m...

Website traffic is plummeting—and it’s not your fault. But there  is  something you can do about it. In this eye-opening episode of the  FinTech Hunting Podcast , host Michael Hammond sits down with digital marketing powerhouse and Rank Writers co-founder  Alizabeth “Allie” Leng-Barton  to tackle the elephant in the room:  AI search is fundamentally changing how people find your website—and it’s k...

Consolidation, Tech Innovation & AI in Lending: Roy George on the Future of Mortgage Banking | FinTech Hunting 📝 YouTube Description: 🚀 Welcome back to another exciting episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast! 🚀 In this powerful conversation, Michael Hammond sits down with Roy George, President at More Lending, Certified Mortgage Banker, and industry thought leader, to dive deep into the cur...

Housing Market Mayhem, AI Disruption & The Future of Homeownership: Diego Sanchez on Fintech In this episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with Diego Sanchez, President of HousingWire Media, to unpack the chaos in the current housing market and what it means for lenders, agents, and homebuyers. From Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs to the volatility in mortgage rates...

In this inspiring episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with two powerhouse women in financial services — Brooke Lapides, Director of Business Partner Development at MeridianLink, and Dana Georgiou, Chief Everything Officer and passionate financial literacy advocate. Together, they co-authored "Rethink Everything You Know About Financial Literacy: Teen Edition", a...

From Pitch to Partnership: Jason Smith on Authentic Video, Fintech Sales, and AI in Mortgage.  In this powerful episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, Michael Hammond sits down with returning guest Jason Smith, Director of Partnership Development at Figure, host of One Take, and a well-known voice in fintech sales and relationship marketing. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why authentic v...

Welcome to another power-packed episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast! 💥 In this episode, host Michael Hammond sits down with Paul J. Loftus, CEO of Loan Vision and a true industry visionary, to discuss how lenders can navigate today's turbulent market by focusing on process improvement, AI-driven innovation, and technology that actually moves the needle. 🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Wh...

The FinTech Hunting Podcast | Featuring Christine Beckwith: The Truth About Today’s Market, Coaching, and Rising Again 🔥 In this jam-packed episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond welcomes back a true industry legend—Christine Beckwith, Founder & CEO of 20/20 Vision for Success. From breaking down current market conditions to sharing game-changing strategies for loan officers...

Unlocking the Power of Data in Mortgage Lending | FinTech Hunting Podcast with Richard Lombardi In this episode of FinTech Hunting, host Michael Hammond sits down with Richard Lombardi, EVP of Property Data Solutions & Data Strategy at ICE Mortgage Technology, to explore how data is transforming the mortgage industry. 🏡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How data integration is driving efficie...

inTech M&A Shakeup: How to Survive & Thrive in 2024 | Fintech Hunting Podcast.   In this must-listen episode, host Michael Hammond sits down with Julia Brown, an industry thought leader, process efficiency evangelist, and &A expert. They dive into the state of the FinTech, PropTech, InsurTech, and MortgageTech markets, the consolidation trend shaping the industry, and how companies can achieve pro...