Fintech Hunting

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...

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast with your host, Michael Hammond! In this episode, we dive deep into the future of mortgage automation, AI, and digital transformation with Rajan Nair, CEO of Indecomm. 💡 Rajan shares groundbreaking insights on: ✅ Intelligent document automation and mortgage technology ✅ The real impact of AI on lenders and operational efficiency ✅ F...

Market Insights & Loan Options: Eloise Schmitz on Tech in Lending Description: Join Michael Hammond in this episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast as he chats with Eloise Schmitz, CEO of LoanNEX about the current market and the tech helping lenders. What's discussed:     •    Market Overview (2025): Eloise gives her take on the market, rates, and what to expect in the coming year.     •    Tech's...

The Future of Mortgage Tech: AI, Efficiency, and Market Trends with Tim Nguyen | Fintech Hunting Podcast Join Michael Hammond as he talks with Tim Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of BeSmartee and Ask Bob, about the current mortgage market and tech trends for 2025. In this eye-opening episode, Tim shares his thoughts on:     •    The "new normal" in the mortgage industry and how lenders can adapt     • ...

Fintech Hunting: Revolutionizing Mortgage Tech with Sasha Stair, CMO at Xactus In this episode of Fintech Hunting, host Michael Hammond welcomes Sasha Stair, Chief Marketing Officer at Xactus for an in-depth discussion on the future of mortgage technology. Sasha shares her journey in the industry and offers valuable insights on:     •    Leveraging AI and technology for improved efficiency     •  ...

Mortgage Industry Insights 2025: Automation, Cost Reduction, and Market Trends with Neil Armstrong. In this episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with Neil Armstrong, Executive Vice President of Strategic Growth at Indecomm, to discuss the current state of the mortgage industry in 2025. Neil shares valuable insights on market trends, cost reduction strategies, and...

🔥 Fintech Hunting Podcast: Revolutionizing Insurance in the Mortgage Industry Join Michael Hammond as he sits down with Ross Diedrich, founder and CEO of Covered, for an eye-opening discussion on the future of insurance in the mortgage industry. In this must-watch episode, Ross shares invaluable insights on:   Market Trends and Challenges     •    The current state of the mortgage and insurance m...

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 1 of the Fintech Hunting podcast! 🎙️ Join host Michael Hammond as he sits down with Mike Vough, Head of Corporate Strategy at Optimal Blue, for an exciting discussion about the future of mortgage technology in 2025.   In this episode, you'll learn about: *The importance of partnerships in the fintech ecosystem *Optimal Blue's groundbreaking collaboration with the Chica...

I recently had the pleasure of hosting Dawar Alimi, CEO of LenderPrice, on the FinTech Hunting Podcast. Our chat was filled with great insights about the mortgage tech world! Here are some highlights:     1    LenderPrice's new offerings: • Core X: A fresh correspondent portal • ALA: An AI-powered loan assistant • Bulk Price: A tool for spotting refinance chances     2    AI in mortgages: Dawar st...

In this episode of the FinTech Hunting podcast, host Michael Hammond talks with Erin Wester, Optimal Blue's new Chief Product Officer. Erin shares how Optimal Blue uses AI to help mortgage lenders make better decisions and increase profits. Key points from the episode: *Optimal Blue's tools help lenders compare their pricing to competitors and understand their profitability better. *The company's...

Join Michael Hammond as he talks with Ed Kourany, Chief Business Officer at Candor, about the latest trends in mortgage technology. Ed shares insights from the MBA Annual conference and discusses how AI is changing the mortgage industry. Learn about Candor's new automated pre-approval system and how it's helping lenders improve efficiency and customer experience. Ed also explains why now is the pe...

🎙️ FinTech Hunting Podcast: Revolutionizing Mortgage Lending with AI and Automation In this exciting episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with Tim Nguyen, founder and CEO of BeSmartee, to discuss the latest innovations in mortgage lending technology. Episode Highlights: • BeSmartee's 2024 focus: Combining automation, mobile apps, and enhanced consumer experience •...

From Debt Collection to Legal Tech: Jack Gordon's Journey with WebRecon Join Michael Hammond and Dalila Ramos as they chat with Jack Gordon, CEO of WebRecon, on the FinTech Hunting Podcast. Jack shares his story of moving from debt collection to creating a game-changing legal tech company. Learn how WebRecon helps businesses spot risky customers and avoid costly lawsuits. Discover the fun side of...

In this episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast, host Michael Hammond welcomes Eloise Schmitz, CEO of LoanNEX, to discuss the latest trends and innovations in mortgage lending technology. Key topics covered: • Current market trends in mortgage products, including non-QM and HELOC options • How LoanNEX simplifies product discovery and pricing for lenders and brokers • The importance of accessible to...

In this eye-opening episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond brings together three industry powerhouses to discuss the latest mortgage technology trends, focusing on Product and Pricing Engines (PPE). John Hedlund, founder of Adanac Advisory Group, shares his 37 years of banking and mortgage experience, offering valuable insights on how lenders are reevaluating their tech inves...