EPISODE · Mar 31, 2025 · 41 MIN
Real Talk Mortgage Pros Need for 2025 with Diego Sanchez
from Laugh, Lend and Eat · host Fobby Naghmi
This isn’t your average mortgage industry chat.In this high-impact episode, Diego Sanchez, President of HousingWire, joins Fobby for a raw, unfiltered conversation on the real forces shaping the mortgage business in 2025. From AI and servicing dominance to the truth about signing bonuses, nothing is off-limits.Whether you’re a loan officer looking for your edge or a leader planning next year’s strategy—this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.Why servicers are positioned to dominate refis —and what that means for retailHow to actually use AI to free up time and drive better borrower engagementWhat top executives are privately saying (and doing) that’s shaping the industryWhy signing bonuses are alive and well—even when leaders publicly denounce themHow to leverage local market knowledge as your competitive advantage"One guy told me he’s got an ice cube (servicing pool)—and he’s going to do everything he can to not let it melt. That’s the mindset servicers have now with their portfolios."– Fobby Naghmi“Know your local market better than anyone else. Don’t just repeat national headlines—be the expert your clients and agents trust.”– Diego Sanchez📍 The Gathering by HousingWire🗓️ June 8, 2025📍 The Broadmoor, Colorado SpringsA premier event for mortgage + real estate executives. Details →
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This isn’t your average mortgage industry chat.In this high-impact episode, Diego Sanchez, President of HousingWire, joins Fobby for a raw, unfiltered conversation on the real forces shaping the mortgage business in 2025. From AI and servicing dominance to the truth about signing bonuses, nothing is off-limits.Whether you’re a loan officer looking for your edge or a leader planning next year’s strategy—this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.Why servicers are positioned to dominate refis —and what that means for retailHow to actually use AI to free up time and drive better borrower engagementWhat top executives are privately saying (and doing) that’s shaping the industryWhy signing bonuses are alive and well—even when leaders publicly denounce themHow to leverage local market knowledge as your competitive advantage"One guy told me he’s got an ice cube (servicing pool)—and he’s going to do everything he can to not let it melt. That’s the mindset servicers have now with their portfolios."– Fobby Naghmi“Know your local market better than anyone else. Don’t just repeat national headlines—be the expert your clients and agents trust.”– Diego Sanchez📍 The Gathering by HousingWire🗓️ June 8, 2025📍 The Broadmoor, Colorado SpringsA premier event for mortgage + real estate executives. Details →
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