The Ohio MBA Podcast Network

Hosted by Rich Swerbinsky and Heidi Belnay, Lending Leaders is a monthly conversation with some of the most prominent voices in mortgage. Today's episode features Carolyn Gorman, SVP & Mortgage Director at Huntington National Bank.  Originally aired live on 4/23/2026

Another fast-paced, tactical session showing how to: Grow an engaged LinkedIn audience Post content that consistently generates responses Convert engagement into booked meetings Rich, the Executive Director of the OMBA, has over 31,000 LinkedIn followers. He walks through live examples, simple scripts, and a weekly routine that you can immediately implement into your own schedule to build your bra...

AI has officially entered the mortgage universe, and most of us are still trying to figure out where it’s actually taking us. There’s a lot of noise, a lot of bold claims, and not a lot of clarity on what’s genuinely useful versus what just sounds impressive. LenderLogix CEO Patrick O'Brien provides a practical field guide, breaking down what AI actually looks like inside mortgage tech today,...

Raising the Bar: Women Leading the Mortgage Industry is a monthly OMBA conversation series hosted by Director of Engagement Heidi G. Belnay. Today's episode features LaDonna Lockard, CEO of MaxClass, an NMLS-approved company that makes mortgage education feel less like a checkbox and more like something worth doing. She is an instructor, podcast host, national speaker, and licensed realtor wh...

Raising the Bar: Women Leading the Mortgage Industry is a monthly OMBA conversation series hosted by Director of Engagement Heidi G. Belnay. Today's episode features Amanda Padd, Chief Revenue Officer at Secure Insight and 2026 MBA mPact Award recipient. Together, they discuss leadership lessons, professional growth, and what it means to support and elevate other women in the mortgage industr...

Led by Andrew Liput, President, CEO & Founder of Secure Insight, this webinar defines the problem of phishing and hacking and their impact on mortgage lenders and their partners. Andrew reviews current statistics and case studies of business email compromise losses and explains how they could have been prevented. Lastly it offers 5 key steps you should take immediately to help prevent becoming...

OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky welcomes Jeremy Sopko, Co-Founder and CEO of Nations Lending Corporation, and Eric Roman, COO and EVP, for a candid conversation on building and scaling a mortgage business in today's market. From Nations Lending's early days to its current position as an industry leader, Jeremy and Eric share the leadership principles, operational strategies, and...

Join us for OMBA’s bi-monthly advocacy update, From the Statehouse to Your House, where we bring legislative insights straight to you. In this interactive 30-minute session, OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky sits down with OMBA’s lobbyist Matt Redfield to talk through the latest policy and regulatory developments impacting Ohio’s mortgage industry.  This is your opportunity to stay ahead of...

OMBA President Adam Rose & Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky provide an overview of the current and exciting future state of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association.  Originally aired live on March 3, 2026. 

Raising the Bar: Women Leading the Mortgage Industry is a monthly OMBA conversation series hosted by Director of Engagement Heidi G. Belnay. Today's episode features none other than Dawn Carpenter, Vice President and President-Elect of OMBA and Mortgage Origination Manager at KEMBA Financial Credit Union. Together, they discuss leadership lessons, professional growth, and what it means to sup...

Borrowers expect instant answers—and AI can now deliver a fully verified, underwriter-ready file in minutes, not days. In this session, Tidalwave shows how lenders are deploying AI-powered POS experiences, conversational data collection, automated document review, and instant scenario building to dramatically increase speed and conversion. You’ll walk away with a blueprint for modernizing your fro...

Ohio property tax reform is evolving quickly, and lenders need to stay ahead of what’s coming next. In this live OMBA discussion, Representative David Thomas shares updates on recent legislative activity and walks through how proposed changes may impact homeowners, escrow accounts, and mortgage operations across the state. We focus on what lenders should be preparing for now, how to communicate ch...

Join us for OMBA’s bi-monthly advocacy update, From the Statehouse to Your House, where we bring legislative insights straight to you. In this interactive 30-minute session, OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky sits down with OMBA’s lobbyist Adam Hewit to talk through the latest policy and regulatory developments impacting Ohio’s mortgage industry.  This is your opportunity to stay ahead of the...

Teresa Rose, CEO, President, and Founder of Western Ohio Mortgage Corp. and former President of OMBA, joins this episode of Lending Leaders.  Hosted by OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky and OMBA Engagement Director Heidi Belnay, Lending Leaders: Voices of the Industry is a monthly conversation with some of the most prominent and forward-thinking leaders in mortgage lending. Each episode dive...

A fast-paced, tactical session showing how to: Grow an engaged LinkedIn audience Post content that consistently generates responses Convert engagement into booked meetings Rich, the Executive Director of the OMBA who has over 31,000 LinkedIn followers, walks through live examples, simple scripts, and a weekly routine that you can immediately implement into your own schedule.

Rates are finally moving. Volumes are shifting. Competition is heating back up. But WHO is winning in Ohio, WHERE are they winning, and WHY? Join iEmergent COO Bernard Nossuli for a data-driven look at Ohio's mortgage market heading into 2025-2026. You'll see: Which Ohio markets are poised for growth (and which aren't) Where your competitors are gaining share (and how to respond) Th...

Hosted by Rich Swerbinsky and Heidi Belnay, our monthly Lending Leaders series features conversations with some of the most influential voices in mortgage lending. We’re excited to welcome Dan Snyder, CEO of Lower, for a discussion on market trends, innovation, leadership, and what’s ahead for the housing and finance industry. You’ll hear firsthand perspectives from one of the leaders driving mean...

Join OMBA President Adam Rose & Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky for this overview of the current and exciting future state of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association, including a look at everything we are building for 2026 and beyond.

In this installment of From the Statehouse to Your House, OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky sits down with OMBA lobbyist Adam Hewit for a fast-moving update on the latest policy developments shaping Ohio’s mortgage landscape. From new bills introduced in the General Assembly to emerging regulatory discussions, this conversation breaks down what’s happening, why it matters, and how these chan...

Success in today's market isn’t about doing more of what used to work, it’s about combining timeless principles with modern strategies. Nationally recognized coach, speaker, and industry strategist Phil Treadwell offers a high-impact session that will give mortgage professionals a roadmap to thrive by mastering mindset, leveraging technology, and building future-proof business models that thr...

In the inaugural episode of Lending Leaders: Voices of the Industry, OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky and Engagement Director Heidi Belnay sit down with Jay Plum, Executive Vice President of Fifth Third Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping today’s lending environment. Whether you're leading a lending team, managing operations, or simply looking to stay ahead of t...

In this episode of The Ohio MBA Podcast Network, Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky sit down with Ohio State Representative David Thomas for a deep dive into property tax reform and what it means for lenders, homeowners, and communities across the state. From legislative proposals and local impacts to how valuation and tax shifts could affect housing affordability, Rep. Thomas offers a clear, info...

In this episode of The Ohio MBA Podcast Network, OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky explores how mortgage professionals can use LinkedIn to build their personal brands, strengthen relationships, and drive real business growth. From optimizing your profile and content strategy to leveraging analytics and engagement tools, this conversation breaks down what works, and what doesn’t, in today’s d...

In this episode of The Ohio MBA Podcast Network, OMBA Executive Director Rich Swerbinsky is joined by Chris Bennett of Vice Capital Markets for a real-time look at the economy, interest rates, and the Fed’s latest moves. From inflation data and bond yields to housing market trends and lender sentiment, they break down what’s driving today’s market, and what might come next. It’s a candid, data-dri...

National speaker Steve Richman explores why mortgage professionals need a "split personality" - focusing on relationships today while preparing for AI and tech integration tomorrow.