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 Holly Neber, CEO, AEI Consultants 1:35 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry.  Tell us how you got into this business. 3:35 - It is not common to see someone at one company for as long as you’ve been with AEI – what...

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 Rekha Siddani, EVP, National Credit Operations, Amerihome 1:22 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business. 3:59 - Rekha you’ve had a long history in the mortgage business, what is your ou...

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 Rajan Nair, CEO, Indecomm 1:52 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business. 4:59 - The mortgage industry seems ripe for automation, but I still talk to some lenders who are reluctan...

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 Pamela Hamrick, President, Incenter Diligence Solutions 1:27 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business. 2:36 - You’ve had a long history in the mortgage industry, We’re coming off...

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 Chad Ruggles, SVP Head of Vylla Home, brokerage arm of Carrington Mortgage Services 1:29 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business. 3:03 - You’ve had a long career in the mortgage indust...

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 Amit Tyagi, Principal, Gantry 1:24 - This year, you’ve been promoted to Principal at Gantry. What does this new role mean to you? 3:01 - How did you get your start into the mortgage industry? 4:51 - 2023 was tough market for all real estate finance. W...

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 Wes Iseley, Senior Managing Director, Carrington Mortgage Services I always like to get started with a little personal background; how did you get into the mortgage industry? We’re at the start of a new year, and interest rates seem to be stabilized. ...

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 Tony Kaufmann Principal, Gantry 1:21 - This year, you’ve been promoted to Principal at Gantry. What does this new role mean to you? 2:18 - How did you get your start into the mortgage industry? 5:22 - 2023 was tough market for all real estate finance....

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 Brian Devlin, CEO, Arc Home Loans. 1:30 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business. 2:11 - You’ve had a long history in the mortgage industry, We’re coming off of a tough year for...

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 Josh Friend, CEO, Insellerate 1:49 - Josh, you’ve been a guest on Connect before, welcome back! We’re kicking off a new year – what’s your overall take on the residential mortgage market for 2024? 2:46 - I have heard you give a fascinating presentatio...

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 Robbins and Joe Euphrat, Managing Principals, GreenRock. Topics of discussion: I always like to get started with a little personal background, how did you get into the mortgage/C-PACE industry? I love a good entrepreneurial story, tell us about...

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 David Doyle, Sales and Business Development, Sagent 1:29 - Introduce yourself and share a little about your role at Sagent? 2:31 - What initially got you into lending and financial services, and how has the space changed over the years? 7:05 - What's...

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 Ed Gill, Partner, BridgeCounsel Strategies Topics of Discussion: 1:37 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into the mortgage industry 2:57 - Describe what it was like moving from the private se...

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 Jehan Patterson, Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton Topics of Discussion: 1:44 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into legal representation for financial services. 5:35 - You have recently joined...

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, QCAlly Topics of Discussion: 1:26 - Jeff, I always like to start by finding out how people got into this industry, so tell us your story. 4:14 - Congratulations on your professional designations – both CMB and AMP, that’s im...

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 Anoush Garakani, Partner, Alston & Bird Topics of Discussion: 1:40 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry.  Tell us how you got into legal representation for financial services. 5:59 - You were recognized in 2021 and...

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 Topics of Discussion: 1:26 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business. 2:39 - 2023 is definitely a tough year for originator...

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 Melissa Grindel, EVP/Head of Compliance, ActiveComply Topics of Discussion: 1:44 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry.  Tell us how you got into compliance in the mortgage industry 3:48 - With so much pressure on l...

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 Josh Friend, CEO & Founder, Insellerate Topics of Discussion: 1:24 - Josh, welcome back to Connect! The MBA Annual Convention is this week in Philadelphia – what are you most excited about experiencing while you’re there? 2:31 - You recently presented...

Discover the fascinating dialogue between some of the most influential players in the mortgage industry as they explore the progress of affordable housing and what further steps must be taken in the future. This was all captured live at the 2023 Western Secondary Market Conference, brought to you by the California MBA. Get an inside look at this premier event and find out more about the 2024 confe...

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 Dawar Alimi Founder/CEO, Lender Price Topics of Discussion: 2:07 - How has a PPE influenced the way mortgage lenders approach pricing and product eligibility in today’s market? 4:26 - Could you share your insights on how you perceive the influence of...

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 Robin Wright, Managing Partner, Wright Finlay & Zak, LLP Topics of Discussion: 1:39 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into legal representation for financial services. 3:47 - I was very plea...

This week, Josh Friend and Insellerate are joining us on Connect to reveal their expert perspectives on the industry and market trends. Tune in to gain valuable insights and stay ahead of the curve!

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 Raymond Snytsheuvel, Partner, Garris Horn Topics of Discussion: 2:02 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into legal representation and compliance for financial services. 3:39 - You have a uniq...

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 Gilliland, Director, JLL Capital Markets Topics of Discussion: 1:36 - I always like to get started with a little personal background, how did you get into the mortgage industry? 6:07 - 2023 is a tough market for all real estate finance. What asset...