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DEL Talk
by Kind Lending, LLC
Join host, Delfino Aguilar, Chief Production Officer - TPO at Kind Lending as he engages with lively discussions with the mortgage and real estate industry's top professionals! With a 100% "About the Mortgage Broker" attitude, you will benefit from adding the Wholesale Lending's top podcast to your library! Subscribe today!Delfino Aguilar is a seasoned mortgage industry professional with over 22 years of experience and has established himself as a leader in the Wholesale Lending space. His remarkable career trajectory and tenure is a testament to his expertise and adaptability.
Episodes
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Del Talk - Season 7 Episode 5 - Marina B. Walsh, CMB
Season 7, Episode 5 of Del Talk is now live! What is the data really telling us about the road ahead? In this episode, Chief Production Officer Delfino Aguilar sits down with Marina Walsh, CMB, VP of Industry Analysis at the Mortgage Bankers Association, for a clear-eyed look at where the market…
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Del Talk - Season 7 Episode 4 - Mindy Stearns
What does it mean to have a Chief Kindness Officer? In Season 7, Episode 4 of Del Talk, Chief Production Officer, Delfino Aguilar sits down with Mindy Stearns to explore why Kind Lending chose to lead differently. From servant leadership and emotional intelligence to empowering women in…
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Del Talk Season 7 Episode 3 with Paul Gigliotti, CEO of the California MBA
Gain actionable insights on upcoming regulatory changes and why staying up-to-date and proactive on policy can help you not just avoid issues but also solidify your position as the go-to mortgage expert for your clients. Learn from Paul Gigliotti, CEO of the California MBA, who shares from his...
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Del Talk Season 7 Episode 2 with Jenn Stears
What drives real growth in today’s market? It comes down to production, scalable systems, and strong referral relationships, backed by the right leadership approach. This episode of Del Talk, featuring Jenn Stears, breaks it all down, from originator growth to building a branch that performs.
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Del Talk S7E1: Leveling Up in 2026 With Barry Habib, CEO of MBS Highway
Season 7 of Del Talk is here, and we’re kicking it off with Barry Habib, CEO of MBS Highway.If you’re a mortgage pro looking ahead to 2026 and wondering how to win in this market, this episode is a must-watch. Barry and Delfino Aguilar break down what is really happening with rates, housing, and...
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Del Talk S6E4: Jide Buckley on Breaking In, Building Success & Making an Impact
In this episode of Del Talk, Delfino Aguilar sits down with Jide Buckley, Vice President of West Capital Lending and owner of Buckley and Brokers, to dive into what it really takes to make it in the mortgage industry. Jide shares his journey from the ground up, the defining moments that shaped…
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Del Talk S6E3: Thriving Through Change with Samir Dedhia, CEO of One Real Mortgage
The mortgage industry is ever-changing, and success belongs to those who can adapt, build strong relationships, and learn from challenges. In Season 6, Episode 3 of Del Talk, Delfino Aguilar (Chief Production Officer – Kind TPO) sits down with Samir Dedhia, CEO of One Real Mortgage, for a…
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Del Talk - 2025 Mortgage Market with Amy Hulett, Director of Enterprise Sales at ARIVE
Join Delfino Aguilar as he sits down with Amy Hulett, Director of Enterprise Sales at ARIVE, to dive into the 2025 mortgage market, the power of relationships, and why being personal in the industry is key to success. As proud partners with ARIVE, we’re committed to empowering brokers with the...
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Del Talk - Season 6 Intro - Happy Thanksgiving
Welcome to Season 6 of Del Talk! We're thrilled to kick off this season with a special message from host, Delfino Aguilar. To our valued partners and all of our Kind Ambassadors, Happy Thanksgiving! We are deeply grateful for your collaboration, commitment, and partnership with Kind TPO…
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Del Talk - Mastering Mindset and Adaptability in the Mortgage Industry with Tim Braheem - S5 E9
Join us with an extraordinary guest, Tim Braheem, CEO of Performance Experts and a renowned educator in the mortgage industry. Hosted by Delfino Aguilar, Chief Production Officer-TPO at Kind Lending, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in the mortgage field. Embracing Change and Building...
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Del Talk with Barry Habib & Kriss Rico - S5 E9
Season 5 is ending with a bang! Tune into episode 9 with special guests Barry Habib, CEO of MBS Highway, and Kind Account Executive Rockstar, Kriss Rico, coming soon! Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Kind Lending's YouTube channel (@KindLending) and follow us on Spotify (@Kind Lending, LLC),...
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Del Talk with Marty Medve, President of Trident Home Loans - S5 E8
Another episode of Del Talk is here! In season 5, episode 8, welcome special guest Marty Medve, a mortgage professional who shares a vast background in military service and finance, and current President of Trident Home Loans, a Broker partner with Kind Lending. Subscribe to Kind Lending's…
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Del Talk with Rich Hunt and Sean Lee - S5 E7
Welcome to season 5, episode 7 of Del Talk! Featuring special guests Rich Hunt, President, and Sean Lee, Vice President of Home Trust | Adcom Group Inc.! Subscribe to Kind Lending's YouTube channel (@KindLending) and follow us on Spotify (@Kind Lending, LLC), where you can catch up on past…
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Del Talk with Krish Dhokia, Chief Marketing Officer at Kind Lending - S5 E6
Welcome to season 5, episode 5 of Del Talk! Delfino Aguilar, Senior Vice President of TPO Sales here at Kind Lending sits down with our special guest, Kind Lending's Chief Marketing Officer, Krish Dhokia. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Kind Lending's YouTube channel (@KindLending) and follow...
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Del Talk with Marc Bui, Producing Branch Manager at Arbor Financial Group - S5 E5
Welcome to season 5, episode 5 of Del Talk! Delfino Aguilar, Senior Vice President of TPO Sales here at Kind Lending sits down with our guest mortgage broker, Marc Bui and Kind Lending CEO/Founder, Glenn Stearns for a lively conversation! Marc is a producing Branch Manager at Arbor Financial and...
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Del Talk with Mark Russell, CTO at Kind Lending - S5 E4
Welcome to episode 3 of season 4. This new episode features our very own, Mark Russell, Chief Technology Officer at Kind Lending. Mark leads the charge on all things technology and the broker portal "Kwikie," which has been dubbed the most magical and game changing portal in the Wholesale Lending...
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Del Talk with Al Hensling, President of United American Mortgage Company - S5 E3
Welcome to episode 3 of season 5. Today we are excited to be speaking with Al Hensling, President and Founder of United American Mortgage Company. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to Kind Lending's YouTube channel (@KindLending) and follow us on Spotify (@Kind Lending, LLC), where you can catch…
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Del Talk with Mortgage Broker, Rich Lane S5E2
Welcome to episode 2 of season 5. Today are excited to be speaking with our special guest, hard money expert, and video digital media renegade, Rich Lane! Rich is a seasoned veteran in the residential, commercial, and private-money mortgage space who shares more than 23 years of experience, where...
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Del Talk with Glenn Stearns and the broker event of the year, "VIBE 2023" - Season 5: Episode 1
Join us for the launch of Season 5 of Del Talk, a popular video podcast with your experienced and knowledgeable host, Delfino Aguilar. On this episode hear CEO and Founder of Kind Lending, Glenn Stearns as he drops the Kind bombs with broker partners as well as his thoughts on the importance of...
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Del Talk with Glenn Stearns, CEO & Founder of Kind Lending - Season 4: Episode 3
Success doesn't happen overnight! Take it from Glenn Stearns, CEO & Founder of Kind Lending, star of Undercover Billionaire show and Grit Happens podcast. He's here to share tips & tricks for making it in the mortgage industry, all while #crushingit with a positive mindset. Learn more about Kind...
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Del Talk with Krish Dhokia, SVP of Marketing & Business Development - Season 4: Episode 2
In this episode, get to know Krish Dhokia, SVP of Marketing & Business Development here at Kind Lending. Learn more about Kind's brand and company culture, and most importantly, Kind Marketing & how we're sharking things up in the mortgage world! Learn more about Kind Lending today by visiting us...
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Del Talk with Mary Malloy, Chief Revenue Officer at Kind Lending - Season 4: Episode 1
We're kicking off Season 4 of Del Talk with Mary Malloy, Kind Lending's Chief Revenue Officer. Get to know Mary, Kind's Capital Market initiatives, Non-QM offerings, and hear about the current market status and future predictions for the remainder of the year. Enjoy! Learn more about Kind Lending...
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Del Talk with Mortgage Educator David Luna - Season 3: Episode 7
Ready to plan 2022? Take advice from David Luna, mortgage industry veteran and highly sought-after educator who has trained 90,000 loan officers in 2021 alone. In today's Del Talk, David's dropping tips for preparing your business for the new year, plus his in-depth forecast for the markets.…
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Del Talk with VA Loan Subject Matter Expert Chuck La Flair - Season 3: Episode 6
Your marching orders: support your veteran borrowers. On today’s Del Talk with Delfino Aguilar, we’re bringing on VA subject matter expert Chuck La Flair of WCF 24/7 to discuss ways to market to veteran borrowers. If it's your mission to increase your VA book of business, you won't want to miss...
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Del Talk with Christine Beckwith - Season 3: Episode 5
What is driving you to success? Tune into Del Talk today with Christine Beckwith, a leading mortgage executive, award-winning & best-selling author, celebrity speaker, and success consultant. Set the stage for success. From time management to the importance of pairing professional and personal...
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Del Talk: Quick Bites from Mortgage Industry Professionals - Season 3: Episode 4
Serving up quick bites of must-know mortgage tips from industry professionals. Want to grow your business and stay connected with mortgage industry news? Check out tips from Dave Stevens, Suzy Lindblom, Andrew Berman, Josh Pitts, and Glenn Stearns on this Del Talk with SVP Wholesale Production,...
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Del Talk with Molly Dowdy of NEXT Mortgage News - Season 3: Episode 3
Moving the careers of women in the mortgage industry forward. Meet Molly Dowdy, Co-Founder of NEXT Mortgage News and Events. Her team building a network of women and empowering them at women-focused events like #NEXTSummer21 coming up August 18-20. Find out more about the free virtual event in...
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Del Talk with Rich Browne, CIO of Kind Lending - Season 3: Episode 2
If you can't do this one thing, you can't exist as a company. Find out the essential component for all businesses, including yours, from Kind Lending's CIO Rich Browne on Del Talk. Tune in as Rich shares easy solutions to make your company and your customers safer. For more about Kind Lending,...
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Del Talk with Vernon Miles and Craig Snell of Milestone Mortgage - Season 3: Episode 1
Market yourself to untapped borrowers. In the kick-off for Del Talk Season 3 we're bringing on mortgage professionals Vernon Miles and Craig Snell of Milestone Mortgage to hear how they market themselves to first-time homebuyers. If you're looking to expand your business (and who isn't??), you...
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Del Talk with Glenn Stearns, CEO/Founder of Kind Lending - Season 2: Episode 17 - Season Finale
What separates Kind from the rest? Hear CEO Glenn Stearns himself on our very Del Talk, Season 2 finale. Glenn drops the Kind bombs with broker partners as well as his thoughts on the importance of relationships with brokers, early feedback from our new portal, and the family reunion at Kind...
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Del Talk with John Shrewsberry, former CFO of Wells Fargo - Season 2: Episode 16
Times, they are a-changin'. Get a look at what's ahead with former CFO of Wells Fargo, John Shrewsberry, on today's Del Talk with Delfino Aguilar. John's insight on affordability trends, rates, and inflation make this a must listen for all mortgage professionals. For more information on Kind...
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Del Talk with David Stevens, former CEO of the MBA (Pt.2) - Season 2: Episode 15
We’re checking in with Dave Stevens, former CEO of the MBA, for Part 2 of Del Talk to hear his thoughts on the direction of the industry. Brokers tune in to find out where you can go for the best industry resources and how to get your voice heard. Keep learning, keep hustling. For more on Kind...
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Del Talk with David Stevens, former CEO of the MBA (Pt.1) - Season 2: Episode 14
Mortgage Hall of Fame? Today's guest would be the first inductee. On today's Del Talk, we welcome David Stevens, former CEO of the MBA, Former FHA Commissioner, and current consulting CEO of Mountain Lake Consulting, INC. His impressive career history has made him a pivotal part of the mortgage...
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Del Talk with Michael Ray of Smile Project Louisville - Season 2: Episode 13
How do you spread kindness? One smile at a time. On today's Del Talk, Michael Ray from Smile Project Louisville joins Delfino Aguilar for a talk on spreading joy to strangers. It's the feel-good chat you need to inspire your interactions with customers and everyone you meet. For more on Kind...
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Del Talk with Laura Contreras from Crosswalk Mortgage - Season 2: Episode 12
Share your "Why?" with us. On today's Del Talk with Laura Contreras from Crosswalk Mortgage, Laura is sharing why she joined the mortgage industry and her commitment to her borrowers. Hear how she safely guides her borrowers and how social media is boosting her book of business. For more...
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Del Talk with Rob Chrisman - Season 2: Episode 11
We are excited to welcome a trusted source of information for mortgage professionals, Rob Chrisman, to today’s Del Talk with Delfino Aguilar. Mortgage professionals depend on his daily insight in the industry. Your business depends on knowing what’s happening, so you won’t want to miss this one.
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Del Talk with Glenn & Mindy Stearns - Season 2: Episode 10
"We Won't Stop You" from choosing what's best for borrowers...or from tuning into this week's Del Talk with Delfino Aguilar. Glenn and Mindy Stearns are back for Part 2 to discuss broker ultimatums and what's happening in the mortgage industry. Get exclusive insight from the Founders of Kind...
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Del Talk with Glenn & Mindy Stearns (Pt.1) - Season 2: Episode 9
Today we kick off a 2-part series with Kind Lending’s Delfino Aguilar on his Del Talk podcast. Glenn Stearns and Mindy Stearns share what they’re most proud of at Kind and how our mission to spread kindness allows our Kind Ambassadors to bring home so much more than a paycheck. The culture of...
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Del Talk with Mortgage Broker, Jessica Bennett - Season 2: Episode 8
It's more than a mortgage; it's a life-changing decision for borrowers. On today's Del Talk, Delfino Aguilar interviews Vice President of More Than a Mortgage, Jessica Bennett. How does this amazing broker select her lender? "It's all about the people. It's all about the service." Hear more about...
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Del Talk with Operations (Pt.3) - Season 2: Episode 7
Are you the Triple Threat?! Find out in today's Del Talk with Operations leaders Chrissy Murphy and Natalie Cooke. Kind Lending is looking for the next Kind Ambassador. Check out our open positions at KindLending.com/Careers.
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Del Talk with Operations - Season 2: Episode 6
In Part 2 of our Operations series on Del Talk, Delfino Aguilar, Chrissy Murphy, and Natalie Cooke are digging into what an Account Executive can expect when becoming a Kind Ambassador. We've got the tech to enhance the broker experience, so our AEs are freed to give their broker partners the…
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Del Talk with Jon Talinger for Class Valuation - Season 2: Episode 5
The future of appraisal is here! Tune in today as Delfino Aguilar, SVP Wholesale Production, chats with Jon Tallinger from Class Valuation about the high-tech future for appraisals that's cutting back on turn times and decreasing jams in the mortgage process. For more information on Kind Lending,...
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Del Talk with Andrew Berman (Pt.2) - Season 2: Episode 4
What does pizza have in common with mortgage marketing? When you talk about either, there's an app for that. Tune in for Part 2 of Del Talk with Andrew Berman from National Mortgage Professional. Together with host Delfino Aguilar, they're digging into Clubhouse and other hot trends, plus the...
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Del Talk with Andrew Berman (Pt.1) - Season 2: Episode 3
Is in-person marketing DEAD?!?! How can you harness the power of networking in the mortgage industry to help build your brand. Hear insights on both from NMP's Andrew Berman on today's Del Talk with Delfino Aguilar.
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Del Talk with Mindy Stearns - Season 2: Episode 2
It's a Del Talk Takeover! We're putting our own Delfino Aguilar in the hot seat while Mindy Stearns, Founder and Chief Kindness Officer, is asking the questions on today's Del Talk. Get to know the man behind the mega watt smile, plus insight on how company culture is paying off (literally).…
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Del Talk with Barry Habib - Season 2: Episode 1
Barry Habib in da {virtual} house! Mortgage superstar, Barry Habib, takes a moment to chat with Delfino Aguilar and give the low down on 2020 plus what to expect from 2021 on today's Del Talk. Barry shares his mortgage markets insights that every originator needs to know and an inside look at his...
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Del Talk with Glenn Stearns - Season 1: Episode 6 (Season Finale)
For the Season 1 finale, Delfino is bringing back his first guest, Kind Lending's Founder/CEO Glenn Stearns. Together they're talking about the incredible progress Kind has made in the past few months, ideal candidates for the growing team, and what Glenn's been up to with Discovery Channel's...
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Del Talk with Gregg Phillipson - Season 1: Episode 5
Truth bombs dropped in today's episode of Del Talk! Find out why a top producing real estate agent wakes up at 4:50 AM (it get's REAL here) and what his lender relationships mean to him. Delfino Aguilar dives in with Gregg Phillipson, one of Keller Williams' top Realtors who is locally…
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Del Talk with Yvonne Ketchum, President of Kind Lending - Season 1: Episode 4
Get to know the people behind Kind Lending, including our fearless leader Yvonne Ketchum. She brings extensive operational knowledge and a great sense of humor. As President of Kind Lending, she's got a unique perspective of what's on the horizon. Watch this week's Del Talk for insight on the...
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Del Talk with Josh Pitts - Season 1: Episode 3
Josh Pitts from Shred Media joins Delfino Aguilar for another installment of Del Talk. Together they share how to impact your business through the use of social media. For more information on Kind Lending, head to https://kindtpo.com. For more on impacting the market with social media, make sure…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join host, Delfino Aguilar, Chief Production Officer - TPO at Kind Lending as he engages with lively discussions with the mortgage and real estate industry's top professionals! With a 100% "About the Mortgage Broker" attitude, you will benefit from adding the Wholesale Lending's top podcast to your library! Subscribe today!Delfino Aguilar is a seasoned mortgage industry professional with over 22 years of experience and has established himself as a leader in the Wholesale Lending space. His remarkable career trajectory and tenure is a testament to his expertise and adaptability.
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How many episodes does DEL Talk have?
DEL Talk currently has 52 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is DEL Talk about?
Join host, Delfino Aguilar, Chief Production Officer - TPO at Kind Lending as he engages with lively discussions with the mortgage and real estate industry's top professionals! With a 100% "About the Mortgage Broker" attitude, you will benefit from adding the Wholesale Lending's top podcast to your...
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DEL Talk is created and hosted by Kind Lending, LLC.
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