Lykken on Lending

Lykken on Lending is pleased to have Jim Parrott join us to discuss his perspective on the GSE reform, Jim is senior fellow at the Urban Institute and owner of Falling Creek Advisors, which provides financial institutions with strategic advice on housing finance issues. Jim spent several years in the Obama White House as a senior advisor on the National Economic Council, where he led the team of a...

How should your business approach the GSE reform?  Join David Stevens, President and CEO of the MBA, as he discusses the MBA's recommended approach to GSE reform, the last piece of unfinished business from the 2008 financial crisis. David outlines key principles and guardrails that should guide the reform effort and provides a detailed picture of a new secondary-market end state. Learn important i...

Why is GSE reform important and why should small lenders support it?  Bill Cosgrove, President and CEO of Union Home Mortgage and former Chairman of the MBA, gives listeners inside thoughts from a small-to-midsize lender. Bill was recently published in Housing Wire and he will take you on an important path to understanding GSE reform and what it can mean for your business.  As normal, the first ha...

Are you looking for ways to build overall customer loyalty and product penetration?  One of your most important and potentially neglected company assets is your current client database. Today's recorded interview with Brent Emler, VP of Sales at Velma.com, and Dan Sullivan, VP of Production at CAPED, discuss simple but innovative ways to leverage your current customer relationships to drive mortga...

In this SPECIAL PROGRAM, David Lykken sits downs with JONATHAN CORR, President & CEO of Ellie Mae. In this interview, you will hear Jonathan talk about the keys to their consistent and successful growth.  Jonathan talks about the importance of a positive corporate culture, having a clear mission and vision of what they want to accomplish and much much more.  As you listen to this important and tim...

The key to success of any business is to monitor and manage to achieve the results you desire.  On today’s show we have our industry roundtable along with a vibrant discussion about new ways to monitor and measure RISK with our good friend Jack Nunnery, Executive VP of Texas Capital Bank. We will cover the following topics: Current and projected conditionsKey risk indicators (KRI’s)Technology adva...

Have you been looking for the secret to both a successful business and marriage?  David Luna joins David Lykken today to reveal that simple but effective secret: great communication!  Just as communication is important in your personal life to grow in relationship, it can be a successful tool as a CEO.  From public speaking to interpersonal skills, David Luna lays out tips for success and growth t...

Have you been searching for ways to improve the relationship between lender and borrower?  Join David as he discusses some new and innovative ideas with Co-Founder and CEO of Sales Boomerang, Alex Kutsishin.  This is the first time in history that the lender/originator can be the one to deliver good news to his/her turndowns. Mortgage companies can recover tens or hundreds of millions of dollars i...

The challenge today is no longer getting your message out. There are more channels than ever: Blogs, Twitter, Instagram - the list goes on. The real challenge for all of us is getting your message in—getting your hyper-distracted audiences to take time to engage with you. So what works?  During this segment, Founder and CEO of Mindset Digital, Dr. Debra Jasper, will discuss: why now, more than eve...

In this volatile environment, has your business created a sound Emergency Operations Plan?  David Lykken is joined by Jeff Sellers of Emergency Management Solutions as they discuss how to effectively prepare for emergencies.  Emergency Management Solutions provides security audits, NIMS compliant emergency operations plans, consulting and staff training.  When it comes to security, experience matt...

How willing are your employees to go above and beyond the call of duty?  Join David as he has an interesting conversation about employee engagement with Earl Ameen and Sara Russell of Beyond Ten.  Learn how you can impact both sides of the work force. For employees, they can feel more fulfilled at work, like what you do actually matters in the big scheme of things. For employers and business owner...

Join David and Ari Karen as they discuss some important developments related to Dodd Frank and the CFPB. As normal, the first half of the program will feature, Joe Farr of MBSQuoteline providing a rate & market update, Alice Alvey of Indecomm Global Services providing a regulatory & legislative update as well as Paul Muolo of IMF News & Sam Garcia of Mortgage Daily giving us a quick overview of th...

Are you looking for a new, untapped opportunity as a mortgage lender?  This week’s hot topic will feature the Inspiring success story of Jason Madiedo, the largest Hispanic mortgage lender in the nation.  The Hispanic demographic is the only one in the U.S. that saw its homeownership rate increase in 2015, according to the State Of Hispanic Homeownership Report, published annually by the Hispanic...

As the housing economy continues its transition to a purchase market, working efficiently with settlement agents will become an increasingly urgent priority for lenders. How efficient are your closing and post-closing processes? Nancy Alley, VP of Strategic Planning for Simplifile, explores how automating settlement agent collaboration throughout the origination process — from the start all the wa...

If you are looking to sharpen your leadership skills or are new to leadership, this podcast is for you!  Gary Ort, of Texas Capital Bank, shares personal insight into how to become a more effective leader and build leadership skills within the mortgage banking industry. Gary Ort joined Texas Capital Bank in 2008 and today serves as the President of Mortgage Finance. His leadership has been a one o...

What’s ahead for mortgage insurance and the lenders who rely on this important mortgage finance tool? With interest rates rising, a new Administration in place and many changes underway, the MI industry is also undergoing a major restructuring that will impact the housing industry for years to come. For April 17’s “Hot Topic” segment, I’m joined by David Gansberg, President and CEO of Arch MI, whi...

When it comes to Correspondent Lending, not much has changed in decades... that is until NOW!  Our guest on today's broadcast is JACK NUNNERY, Executive Vice President of Texas Capital Bank (TCB).  Last week, TCB announced that they are launching a new correspondent lending "Mortgage Correspondent Aggregation" (MCA) business.  Jack along with Gary Ort has been responsible for TCB's Warehouse Lendi...

Spring Season demand is here, but how is it looking so far year over year and how have rates impacted the demand?  Why is quarter one GDP so low again and how are Trumps economic policies affecting our industry?  Learn more about these issues in today's Hot Topic as David talks with Logan Mohtashami, senior loan manager at AMC Lending Group.  Logan has been called a social media star by National M...

Join David as he broadcasts LIVE from the D+H booth at the National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo in Chicago, IL.  David will be joined by Steve Megson, Sales Management, Global Lending Solutions.  Don't miss the exciting technological announcements and discussions. We will be joined by our regular guests: Joe Farr of MBSQuoteline providing a rate & market update, Alice Alvey of...

Don't miss this special legislative announcement from guest Ari Karen, a Principal at Offit Kurman and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group.  Ari is an experienced litigator who represents financial institutions in both government investigations and litigation before state and federal trial and appellate courts nationwide. His practice is diverse, representing clients on matt...

In real estate, the coffee and bagels sales approach is no longer effective. Technology is not where the industry is headed, but where the industry is. Join Michael Kelleher as he reveales how your company can have the ultimate lending ecosystem for transparent borrower, realtor, loan officer and title agent communication and transaction access. And it’s all at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere....

Are you letting technology keep your business relevant in today's changing market? Join Kyle McCray, Innovations Manager at American Pacific Mortgage, to learn about exciting new trends in technology, building innovative solutions, reaching millennials and attracting new business professionals into the industry plus much more.  This podcast will help you stay relevant and fresh in today's market a...

What does the Urban Institute's move to change servicer compensation mean for you and your business?  Austin Tilghman and David Stephens of United Capital Markets in Denver, Colorado will provide insight into this issue along with the Mortgage Servicing Collaborative focus.  Austin and David are a couple of the nations foremost authorities on Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR's). This is one of those...

Mitch Kider leads us down the path toward the Mergers & Acquisitions Conference, discussing important updates in the industry and things to consider for your company. As normal, the first half of the program will feature, Joe Farr of MBSQuoteline providing a rate & market update, Alice Alvey of Indecomm Global Services providing a regulatory & legislative update as well as Paul Muolo of IMF News &...

Have you considered membership in the MBA?  If you are a member, are you taking advantage of all it has to offer?  Tricia Migliazzo, Vice President of Membership at Mortgage Bankers Association, joins us to discuss the many amazing services offered to members and give us a look into the history of the association. As normal, the first half of the program will feature, Joe Farr of MBSQuoteline prov...