CONNECT by California MBA

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Elizabeth Burnett, Managing Director, Loan Servicing, Slatt Capital Episode discussion timestamps: 1:41 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business. 3:25 - You have earned your CCMS...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Adam Chaudhary President, FundingShield Questions: How did you get into the mortgage industry? It seems like the more we do to protect ourselves and our companies from fraud, there is always a new scheme out there. Tell us about what FundingShield doe...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Nicollette Chapman, SVP, Mortgage Division, Zonda. 1:31 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business. 4:07 - Zonda focuses on developing builder business for residential lenders, how’s the...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Skye Laudari, CEO, Crib Equity 1:43 - Skye, welcome, I always like to get started with a little background on my guests.  Tell us how you got into the mortgage industry.   4:36 - I am fascinated by the concept of Crib Equity.  Tell us about the compan...

Connect with Daniel Ceniceros, CEO, Connect Media and Gary Bechtel, CEO, Red Oak Capital Holding by The California MBA

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Greg Vacura, President, Agile Trading Technologies. 1:36 - Greg, you’ve been a guest on Connect in the past, welcome back. How has the first half of 2024 gone for Agile? 5:44 - What are the priority initiatives for Agile this year? 9:46 - I see Agile...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Serene Vernon, President and Greg Armstrong, Chief Operating Officer, LoanStream Mortgage. 1. I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you each got into the mortgage business. 2. Recently LoanStream was recognized as a top...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Kim Nichols, Chief TPO Production Officer, PennyMac and Nick Pabarcus, Sales Director, Logan Finance You two are Co-Chairs for this year’s big Western Secondary Market Conference happening at our new location, Terranea in Rancho Palos Verdes. What can...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Tom Wight, VP Mortgage Banking, KeyBank.   1:42 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the commercial mortgage business. 3:17 - You moved from a mortgage bank, Northmarq, to a depository bank last year. Ho...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Michelle Richardson, CMB, AMP, CTP // SVP, Chief Financial Officer, Plaza Home Mortgage. 1:24 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business. 3:40 - I am so impressed with the number o...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Valerie Ausband, SVP, National Field Sales & Strategic Accounts, Arch MI   1:29 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry.  Tell us how you got into this business. 3:08 - You were named Women of Influence by HousingWire...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer, Deephaven Mortgage.   1:24 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business. 3:54 - Why is Non-QM important in today’s market? What are the opportunities with No...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Sal Miosi, President and COO, MGIC. 1:49 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business. 2:40 - It is not common to see someone at one company for as long as you’ve been with MGIC – wh...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Tai Christensen, President, Arrive Home 1:32 - Tai welcome, I always like to get started with a little background on my guests. Tell us how you got into the mortgage industry. 4:47 - Congratulations on moving to the role of President last year at Arri...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Chris Hilliard, CEO and Founder, Winnow   1:38 - Chris welcome, I always like to start with a little background, how did you get into the mortgage industry?   2:43 - Tell us about starting Winnow Solutions with my good friend Clint Rockwell.   5:57 -...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Kevin Peranio, Chief Lending Officer, PRMG 1:39 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business. 3:20 - You’ve had a long history in the mortgage industry, 2023 was a tough year for ori...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Jeff Flory, CMB, AMP, CEO, QC Ally 1:26 - Jeff, thank you for being back on Connect – always a pleasure to catch up with you. We’re about halfway through 2024, what’s the word you’re hearing from your clients about how they’re feeling about the balanc...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Michael Pearson, SVP Business Development, A&D Mortgage 1:41 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business. 3:05 - How does A&D Technologies help individuals who prefer traditional methods t...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Joe Dahleen, Managing Director of Strategy and Sales, Silverwork Solutions 1:48 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business. 4:14 - Artificial intelligence is used in an ever-increasing ca...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Adam Carmel, Founder & CEO, Polly 1:48 - I always like to get started with our journeys into the industry. I also love a great entrepreneurial story. Can you share how you got into mortgage and why you decided to start Polly? 5:08 - You've had a great...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Phil Rasori, Chief Operating Officer, Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT) 1:30 - You’ve had a long history in the mortgage industry, We’re coming off a tough year for originators. How can a company be competitive in a purchase market? 5:01 - I hear from my...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Aaron Samples, Chief Revenue Officer, Logan Finance Corporation 1:22 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry.  Tell us how you got into this business. 2:52 - You’ve had a long history in the mortgage industry, We’re c...

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Boaz Reisman, AI and Machine Learning Expert, Dark Matter Technologies 1:24 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business. 4:13 - Artificial intelligence is used in an ever-increasing capaci...

This is a special episode with the two hosts of California MBA's 2024 Mortgage Innovators Conference. Join Susan as she is joined by Kevin Peranio, PRMG and Paul Gigliotti, PJ Operations to talk about the exciting event in May. To learn more about the conference and to register, visit mortgageinnovators.com/conference

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Erin Wester, VP, Product Management, Optimal Blue 1:35 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business. 3:21 - As lenders are coming off an incredibly challenging year, 2023, what are the top...