The Mortgage Note Podcast

The founder and president of Blue Sage Solutions says efficiency is the key to success in today’s mortgage industry. Carmine Cacciavillani has over 40 years of experience in the creation of complex software-based business solutions, with over three decades spent in the mortgage industry as a solutions provider. In 2011, he founded Blue Sage Solutions. Blue Sage Solutions, headquartered in Englewoo...

The Mortgage Note’s Scott Kimbler sat down for a conversation with LaTrease Price-Gistard. She is a licensed broker-owner and managing member at ACI Mortgage, based in Sugar Land, Texas, a suburb of Houston.  Price-Gistard said when it comes to her job, she gets excited about the prospect of helping people. “I do get a lot of gratification from helping people,” she said. “For a lot of people, this...

Welcome to The Mortgage Note’s latest podcast series. We’re sitting down one-on-one with industry leaders to learn more about their careers and to find out their perspectives on lending and housing. Our first guest is Ed Pinto, Co-Director and Senior Fellow at AEI Housing Center in Washington, DC. Scott Kimbler recently spoke with him about what they do and how the federal government could approac...

Generative AI is helping lenders drive down origination costs while increasing borrower confidence. New products can coach and assist loan officers while offering tools to educate homebuyers. Sundeep Mathur, vice president of fintech AI and business consulting services at Tavant, spoke with Editor Kimberley Haas about LO.ai, which augments the company’s Touchless Lending product, as well as their...

As lenders work to stay on top of advances in artificial intelligence, companies are hiring the top minds in mortgage technology. Mortgage technology expert Dan Sogorka recently joined Rocket Pro TPO as its general manager. He has been running mortgage tech companies for the last 25 years.  Editor Kimberley Haas sat down with Sogorka to learn more about how generative AI will benefit brokers.

As mortgage lenders work to improve efficiencies using artificial intelligence, the concept that large language models could lead to discrimination against Black borrowers is concerning. But researchers say preventing bias is surprisingly easy. Editor Kimberley Haas spoke with Donald Bowen, an assistant professor of finance at the College of Business at Lehigh University. He talked about a recent...

People with limited English proficiency can get access to mortgage documents in their native language with advancements in technology. Talk’uments is a digital language technology provider that empowers borrowers with interactive loan information. Company leaders recently announced an integration with nCino, a provider of cloud banking for the financial services industry. Editor Kimberley Haas sat...

The $418 million settlement that has rocked the real estate industry since it was announced by the National Association of Realtors continues to be a hot topic, and as the dust begins to settle, industry professionals are creating a strategy for what to do once the changes go into effect . Writer Nicole Murray sat down to talk about the agreement with Jules Zaphire , a real estate professional at...

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every aspect of the mortgage industry and as companies create systems that can help from origination to servicing, leaders speak highly of the possibilities ahead when it comes to accuracy, efficiency, and enhanced customer service.  Editor Kimberley Haas spoke to leaders at Rocket Companies, mortgage servicers, and people who provide technology to the in...

As the spring selling season continues, there are growing concerns about the state of the housing market. Mortgage rates remain high, inventory is low, and a new Gallup poll shows 76% of Americans they surveyed think it’s a bad time to buy a home.   Writer Nicole Murray spoke with Patrick Gourley, an associate professor of economics at the University of New Haven. He explained how the government’s...

Spring is here and the home selling season is getting underway. Writer Nicole Murray spoke with real estate professionals and recent buyers to see what they think about the current market. If you would like to participate in future episodes, please email us at info@themortgagenote.org.

It's time to shake off 2023 and move into 2024 with a new perspective. Editor Kimberley Haas spoke with industry leaders who have tips for finding success in the new year and insights into the latest technology. If you would like to participate in future episodes, please email us at info@themortgagenote.org.

The Mortgage Note’s team has been tracking the housing crunch as low inventory, coupled with high interest rates, creates challenges for homebuyers and mortgage professionals. Editor Kimberley Haas interviewed industry leaders to learn more about what they are seeing and what products are being offered for this podcast. If you would like to participate in future episodes, please email us at info@t...

Christy Moss, chief customer officer at FormFree, sat down to talk with Editor Kimberley Haas about the limitations of FICO scores and their solutions for lenders.

The executive vice president of Rocket Pro TPO says a lack of housing inventory has been hurting mortgage professionals, but he is confident broker partners and loan officers have the tools to help homebuyers achieve their goals. Mike Fawaz recently sat down with Editor Kimberley Haas to talk about this year’s successes and challenges.

The Mortgage Note’s team has been tracking national trends and the ways companies are working to attract buyers and sellers to the market this spring. Editor Kimberley Haas interviewed industry leaders to learn more about what they are seeing and what products are being offered for this podcast.

The Mortgage Note’s Editor Kimberley Haas has been interviewing some of the leaders in the country over the past year. This podcast highlights the successes and innovations taking place in the mortgage industry. If you would like to participate in future episodes, please email us at info@themortgagenote.org.