Mortgage Connects an MGIC Podcast
On Mortgage Connects, we explore the minds and experiences of mortgage industry and lending innovators to bring our audience candid viewpoints on critical mortgage industry developments and influential insights about the unique challenges that lie ahead. Our hosts interview top mortgage professionals and thought leaders across the industry – from proven LOs to established CEOs – who have wide-ranging expertise to provide the best insights into market trends, best practices, marketing and referral strategies, training opportunities, and the future of the mortgage industry.
Episodes
42 episodes
Highlights of the 2024 Loan Originators Survey
In this episode, MGIC's Stephanie Budnik and Liz Keuler reveal key highlights from the fourth annual Loan Originators Survey by MGIC and Loan Officer Hub, including:How recent trends affect LOs' business activitiesHow origi...
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16:58
The untapped referral opportunity of financial advisors
Unlock the secrets to expanding your referral network by harnessing an often-overlooked partnership! Stephanie Budnik interviews Gibran Nicholas, founder of Momentifi and creator of the CMPS designation, on the untapped potential of financial a...
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19:07
How to prepare borrowers for sustainable homeownership
We sit down with Heather Bowman, the manager of Education and Housing Counseling for Finally Home!, to discuss the power of education for homebuyers and homeowners throughout the purchase process and beyond. Heather unpacks the advantages of tr...
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25:47
How to educate your way to a full pipeline
How can you ensure your mortgage pipeline remains full in today's unpredictable market? Join us for an insightful discussion with mortgage experts Heather Bauman, Tay Oliver, and Dustin Owens as they share their innovative strategies for educat...
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50:30
Building a financial legacy through smart real estate investment
MGIC Connects Podcast interviews Marc Williams, Senior Loan Officer at Paramount Residential Mortgage Group. Marc is responsible for developing and providing mortgage loans, training and business consultations to consumers and industry p...
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27:41
Charting the course for increased homeownership in the Black community with NAREB
In honor of Women's history month, we interview Dr. Courtney Johnson-Rose, current president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). She shares insights gleaned over the course of her imp...
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23:56
Mastering self-employed borrower income analysis for tax year 2023
Sandra Sweeney, MGIC senior customer trainer, walks through self-employed borrower income analysis in our latest Mortgage Connects podcast episode. Sandra details what income calculation tools and resources are available to assist you in...
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8:03
Surviving market flux: Kevin Peranio's guide to navigating the mortgage terrain in 2024
Special guest Kevin Peranio, chief lending officer at PRMG, reveals top strategies to thrive in the current interest rate environment amidst the challenges of the mortgage industry. He shares success stories and insights on how staying c...
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31:47
Turning social media into a mortgage marketing powerhouse
We decode the art of social media for mortgage professionals with First International Bank & Trust’s Kayla Kallander, a.k.a. the "mortgage meteorologist," as she navigates LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. Kayla’s experience and deep u...
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25:54
2023 Loan Originator Survey Report: Mortgage industry trends revealed
Uncover vital mortgage industry insights with Loan Officer Hub Editor Liz Keuler as we dissect the findings from MGIC's 2023 Loan Originator Survey Report. Learn how loan officers are capitalizing on opportunities and tackling challenges in tod...
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13:09
Bridging cultures and building trust with Hispanic homebuyers
Ever wondered how cultural knowledge can skyrocket your success in the mortgage industry? Well, you're about to find out! Join us for this episode as we sit down with Daniel Gomez, a rising star at DHI Mortgage in Florida. Daniel takes us throu...
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21:44
Connecting mortgage pros and homebuyers with down payment assistance programs
On this episode we cover the topic of down payment assistance (DPA) with Down Payment Resource’s EVP of Product and Operations, Sean Moss. With over 18 years of housing finance industry experience, Sean leads Down Payment Resource’s product str...
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31:00
A sneak peek at insights from MGIC's latest Loan Originators Survey Report
We take a look at the findings from MGIC's soon-to-be-released 2022 Loan Originators Survey Report with MGIC Senior Business Partner Stephanie Budnik.We surveyed loan originators to learn:Where LOs focus their outreach effor...
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United Way’s efforts to improve housing and financial security, including ending family homelessness
Mortgage Connects podcast host Stephanie Budnik sits down for a conversation with Krystina Kohler from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. Krystina is the Fina...
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20:18
Cultural nuance and how to speak the same language as Asian American borrowers
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we interviewed Karen Chiu, Builder Development Manager at New American Funding, to learn from her experience and gain insight into the challenges many Asian Americans fac...
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“We are more alike than we are different”: Creating an inclusive workplace
This week on Mortgage Connects, we sit down for a conversation with Amber Lawrence, Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Mortgage Bankers Association or the MBA. Amber develops organizational-wide diversit...
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19:00
Finding opportunity in adversity: A conversation with top originator and content creator Ryan Hills
Dean Dardzinski, Vice President Managing Director of the Pacific region for MGIC, joins us as guest host on this special episode of Mortgage Connects. Dean interviews Ryan Hills, Regional Director of Movement Mortgage and host & CEO of RE S...
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52:00
Looking at self-employed borrower income for tax year 2021
Every year mortgage professionals work with self-employed borrowers to determine their taxable income. MGIC Customer Trainer Jeff Platfoot joins us to discuss 2021 tax returns and what’s changed for this year, including mileage and meal deducti...
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