MISMO Mic'd Up: Beyond the Standards

This week on MISMO MIC'd Up , Brian Vieaux sits down with Justin Demola, CMB, Vice President of Mortgage Solutions at Equifax , for a timely conversation about the future of mortgage credit and the changes every lender should be preparing for. Fresh off his first six months at Equifax, Justin shares how his experience as both a mortgage executive and technology leader gives him a unique perspe...

As the mortgage industry nears the go-live date for UAD 3.6, uncertainty and preparedness are top concerns. This episode dives into the current state of readiness, the importance of industry-wide coordination, and the powerful role of initiatives designed to facilitate a smooth transition. In this episode: Chris Williams shares insights on the industry’s readiness as the UAD 3.6 launch approaches....

The mortgage industry is no stranger to new technology. But every once in a while, a company comes along that doesn't just automate an existing process—it challenges how we think about the work itself. On this episode of MISMO Mic'd Up, I sit down with Copperlane co-founders Athan Zhang and Brianna Lin , two young entrepreneurs who are bringing a fresh perspective to one of the industry&#3...

In this episode of MISMO MIC’d Up, I sit down with Jagjit Singh from JazzX AI to discuss one of the most important questions facing mortgage lenders today: What will separate the lenders who merely experiment with AI from those who successfully operationalize it? While much of the industry remains focused on pilots, proofs of concept, and isolated use cases, Jagjit argues that the real opportunity...

The mortgage industry is rapidly approaching one of the most significant valuation transformations in decades. With the UAD 3.6 mandate on the horizon, lenders, appraisers, AMCs, and technology providers are preparing for a future built on structured data, greater automation, and new approaches to property valuation. On this episode of MISMO MIC'D UP, Brian Vieaux sits down with Brian Zitin, F...

On this episode of MISMO MIC’d Up, I sit down with Amy Creason for a conversation that blends mortgage innovation, industry collaboration, and leadership. We start with an important but often underappreciated topic inside the mortgage ecosystem: the Commitment File. Amy helps unpack why this work matters, the operational friction it aims to solve, and why standardization in this area has the poten...

On this special edition of MISMO MIC’d UP, Rick Hill joins Brian Vieaux for an important industry conversation introducing MISMO FRAME — the Framework for Responsible AI in the Mortgage Ecosystem. Built by the industry, for the industry, FRAME is designed to help lenders, servicers, technology providers, and other mortgage stakeholders confidently navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial...

In this episode of MISMO MIC’d Up, Dustin Owen joins Brian Vieaux for whatstarts as a conversation about the upcoming TLOP Unite Caribbean TakeoverCruise… and quickly evolves into a wide-ranging discussion on the future of themortgage industry, the power of advocacy, and why every Loan Officer shouldunderstand the role MISMO plays in their daily business. Dustin shares the inspiration behind launc...

This week on MISMO MIC’D UP, Brian Vieaux sits down with Rick Seehausen, newly appointed President of Lenders One, for a candid and forward-looking conversation about the evolving role of collaboration, scale, and innovation in mortgage lending. Just ten weeks into his tenure, Rick shares his early impressions of the Lenders One culture, the power of the cooperative model, and why the organization...

🎙️ Detailed Show Description In this episode of MISMO MIC’D Up , Brian Vieaux sits down with Samantha Markwood to explore the often misunderstood—but absolutely critical—role of credit reporting agencies in the mortgage ecosystem. Fresh into her new role as Chief Strategy & Brand Officer at Birchwood Credit Services, Samantha shares her perspective on why now is the right time for organization...

In this powerful and deeply human episode of MISMO MIC’d Up, I sit down with Mike Eising—Chief Compliance & Risk Officer at Ruoff Mortgage and author of Rethink Everything You “Know” About Mortgage Risk and Compliance —for a conversation that goes far beyond policies, procedures, and checklists. This isn’t your typical compliance discussion. We start where the industry conversation is today: A...

As Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) continue to gain traction across the mortgage industry, one critical question sits just beneath the surface: How confident should we be in the values they produce? In this episode of MISMO MIC’D Up, I sit down with Eric Fox, Chief Economist and SVP of Analytics at Veros Real Estate Solutions, to unpack the concept of confidence scoring —what it is, why it matte...

What does “reliable at scale” actually mean in mortgage—and why does it matter more now than ever? In this episode of MISMO MIC’D UP, Brian Vieaux sits down with Brian Pannell, Chief eServices Executive, and David Garrett, Director of Integration & Technical Services at DocMagic, to unpack one of the most critical—and misunderstood—concepts in digital mortgage transformation. From the infrastr...

Show Description What if the mortgage industry’s biggest problem isn’t technology—butcoordination? In this episode of MISMO Mic’d Up , Brian Vieaux sits down withDavid Rogove, Founder & CEO of Maestro, to unpack a bold idea: the futureof mortgage origination won’t be built on more tools—it will be built onexecution. David’s journey from loan officer at 18 to scaling and exiting Wemlogives him...

Tokenization, Blockchain, and the Real Future of Mortgage Infrastructure In this special episode of MISMO MIC’d Up, Brian Vieaux hands the mic to guest co-host Eric Lapin for a deep, practical conversation with blockchain expert Courtney Brown. The goal? Cut through the noise and answer a question the mortgage industry is finally starting to take seriously: 👉 What role does blockchain actually pl...

Show Description AI is moving fast in mortgage. Maybe faster than we’re ready for. In this episode of MISMO Mic’d Up , Brian Vieaux sits down with Erik Rowan, CEO of Crittora, to explore a critical—and often overlooked—question: 👉 Who’s controlling what AI agents actually do? Because while the industry is racing to deploy AI across origination, fulfillment, and customer engagement… there’s a grow...

Show Description In this episode of MISMO Mic’d Up , Brian Vieaux sits down with Josh Weinberg, President of Firstline Compliance, for a candid, high-impact conversation on the evolution of mortgage compliance—and why the Mortgage Compliance Dataset (MCD) may be the most important industry development you’re not fully paying attention to yet. Josh brings a rare combination of deep regulatory exper...

Episode Description In this episode of MISMO Mic’d Up , host Brian Vieaux sits down with Ike Suri, Founder & CEO of FundingShield and MISMO Board Member , to explore how technology, data standards, and real-time verification are transforming one of the most critical moments in the mortgage process — the closing table. Drawing on experience from industries like NASDAQ trading systems, airline t...

🎙 MISMO Mic’d Up Guest: Andrew Liput Founder & CEO, Secure Insight Episode Overview Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the mortgageindustry—but are lenders ready? In this episode of MISMO Mic’d Up, Brian Vieaux sits downwith Andrew Liput to unpack where the mortgage industry truly stands in the AIjourney, the regulatory realities emerging at the state level, and whygovernance—not spe...

Episode Description: Is the mortgage industry built on solid data foundations or shiftingsands? In this episode of MISMO Mic’d Up , MISMO President Brian Vieauxsits down with Mark Dangelo , Co-Founder of AXTent, Professor at CaseWestern Reserve University, and regular contributor to MBA Newslink and ThomsonReuters, for a deep dive into the evolving architecture of regulatory data inmortgage bankin...

In this episode of MISMO Mic’d Up , Brian Vieaux sits down with Paul Gigliotti , CEO of the California MBA , for a wide-ranging conversation on advocacy, innovation, and why being in the room early can fundamentally change how mortgage businesses compete and grow. Brian and Paul begin by reflecting on their parallel journeys—both stepping into leadership roles at major industry organizations withi...

🎙 Show Description If mortgage banking were Major League Baseball in 2001… are we the Yankees with a big payroll — or the Oakland A’s about to disrupt the industry? That’s how this special episode of MISMO Mic’d Up opens, and from that moment forward, Jim Deitch doesn’t let up. Jim — CPA, CMB, CEO of Terra Verde, five-time author, and now writing his next book, Disruptive AI – It’s Coming to You…...

The mortgage industry is racing toward an AI-powered future — but as every builder knows, innovation only scales when the foundation is solid. In this episode of MISMO Mic’d Up, Brian Vieaux sits down with Ben Sherman, CEO of Viant Eye, and Chris Trujillo, Director of Product Strategy, to unpack the launch of MISMO Link — a major new capability designed to transform how the industry creates, explo...

What happens when the mortgage industry rushes headlong into AI… without first agreeing on what things actually mean? In this episode of MISMO Mic’d Up, I’m joined by Greg Alvord for a conversation that goes well beyond buzzwords and vendor decks. We dig into the foundational question most AI discussions skip entirely: How do we know what we’re measuring, and why should we trust the conclusions? G...

🎙️ MISMO Mic’d Up — Episode Description Guest: Chris Hazen, Chief Revenue Officer, FinLocker Most lenders don’t meet a first-time homebuyer until they’re already stressed, confused, or half-disqualified. That’s not a marketing problem. It’s not a technology problem. It’s a mindset problem. In this episode of MISMO Mic’d Up, Brian Vieaux sits down with Chris Hazen, Chief Revenue Officer at FinLocke...