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Lykken on Lending — 170 episodes
The AI-Powered Loan Officer: How to 10X Production Without 10Xing the Work with Garrett Locklear of Candid
Mortgage Reality Check: Rising Rates, FHA Headlines & What Comes Next
Rates, Risk & Recruiting: Navigating Mortgage Banking’s New Reality - 08/25/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary
AI Is Easy. Integration Is Hard: The New Reality of Mortgage Technology - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
AI Underwriting Under Scrutiny: Colorado’s Push for Human Review - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
Oil, Treasuries & Mortgage Rates: What’s Really Moving the Bond Market - Market Update by Matt Graham
The Bond Market Is On "Fire" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
Breaking Barriers: Expanding Affordable Housing Through Manufactured Home Innovation - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Weekly AI Update: The AI Agent Revolution: Your Personal AI Workforce Has Arrived
The Mortgage Industry’s Next Chapter: AI, Integration & Consolidation with Coby Hakalir of T3 Sixty
Mortgage Banking Under Pressure: Rates, Regulation, AI & the Recruiting Wars
Appraisal Modernization Is Coming: Are Lenders and Appraisers Ready? - 08/18/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary
Shadow AI Is Here: Can Mortgage Lenders Govern What They Can’t See? - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
"Hello Goodbye" Say Bulls - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
MBA Pushes for TILA, RESPA & TRID Reform to Reduce Mortgage Compliance Burdens - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
The Housing Market’s Hidden Demand: Shadow Homeowners, the Silver Glacier & What Comes Next with Odeta Kushi of First American
Mortgage Markets Meet AI: Rates, Risk, and the Rise of Shadow AI
UWM Fallout: What It Could Mean for Mortgage Brokers and Wholesale Lending - 08/11/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update Commentary
AI Is Rewriting the Mortgage Tech Stack: From SaaS and CRM to Agentic AI - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Mortgage Rates Retreat, But Oil and Inflation Keep Markets on Edge - Market Update by Matt Graham
Is It Time to End the Three-Day Right of Rescission? - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
"Little Red Riding Hood" and The Warsh Wolf - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
MBA Warns FTC: AI Rules Could Create a Compliance Double Bind - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
The Death of Software? How AI Agents Are Rewriting the Mortgage Industry
Rocket Science Meets Mortgage Banking: Lessons in Innovation Risk & AI with Granger Whitelaw of Faithstone Capital
Mortgage Markets in Transition: Rising Rates, UWM Fallout, and AI Disruption
BREAKING: UWM’s $409M Hedging Loss Raises Big Questions
The Bond Market Challenges the Fed: Why Mortgage Rates Could Stay Higher - 08/04/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update Commentary
The AI Strategy Mortgage Lenders Need: Flexibility Over a Single Platform - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Higher Mortgage Rates, Resilient Pipelines: Why Buyers Are Still Moving - Originations Update by David Kittle
CFPB Could Rewrite the Rules on Mortgage Refinance Disclosures - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
Why Mortgage Rates Rose After the Fed Held Steady - Market Update by Matt Graham
The Fed Takes a "Magical Mystery Tour" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
FHA Removes a Key Barrier to Financing Existing Homes - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Weekly AI Update: The AI Gold Rush: Why Most Companies Are Digging in the Wrong Place
TRUE Releases Industry Guide to Help Mortgage Lenders Prepare for Fannie Mae AI Governance Requirements
The Market Just Challenged the Fed: What It Means for Mortgage Rates
Stop Waiting for Lower Rates: How Mortgage Lenders Can Win in Today’s Market - 07/28/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update Commentary
Shadow AI in Mortgage Lending: Innovate Now or Wait for the Rules? - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Is It Time to Retire the Three-Day Right of Rescission? - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
Mortgage Rates Hit a One-Year High as Oil and Fed Uncertainty Drive Volatility - Market Update by Matt Graham
"Song Sung Blue" But Not for Bonds - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
MBA Urges FHFA to Modernize Duty to Serve Without Disrupting Affordable Housing - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Weekly AI Update - Why Most AI Strategies Fail—and What Real AI Looks Like
Fire the Loan Officer, Hire the Mortgage Operator with Dustin Owen of The Loan Officer Podcast
Mortgage Markets Under Pressure: Winning Business While Rates Stay Higher
The Eye of the Storm: Why Mortgage Leaders Must Prepare for a Higher-Rate Future - 07/21/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary
AI Governance Is the New Competitive Advantage in Mortgage Lending - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
FHFA Rule Changes and TRID Reform: Why Mortgage Lenders Should Speak Up Now - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
Cooling Inflation Calms Rates Despite Middle East Tensions - Market Update by Matt Graham
"Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" Bonds Don't Care - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
FHFA Shifts to Objective Risk: What the Proposed Counterparty Rule Means for Mortgage Lenders - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
The AI Blueprint: How MISMO Is Shaping the Future of Mortgage Lending of Brian Vieaux of MISMO
Mortgage Markets at a Crossroads: Inflation Cools, AI Evolves, and the New Normal Takes Shape
AI Innovation Comes with New Risks for Mortgage Lenders - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Stop Waiting for Lower Rates—Build Business Now - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
When Oil Moves, Mortgage Rates Listen - Market Update by Matt Graham
Bonds Watch "Radar Love" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
CFPB Opens the Door to Mortgage Reform - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Weekly AI Update - Why 88% of AI Strategies Fail — And What the Winning 12% Do Differently
Beyond the Headlines: James Kleimann on Truth, Trust, and the Future of Mortgage Journalism
The New Rules of Mortgage Lending: CFPB Reform, AI Risks & Market Reality
AI Is Rewriting Mortgage Lending Faster Than Anyone Expected - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Peace Talks Lift Markets as Mortgage Rates Show Signs of Relief - Market Update by Matt Graham
“A Mistake” The Apple of a Modeler's Eye - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
MBA Sets the Ground Rules for AI in Mortgage Lending - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
A Simple FHA Fix That Could Transform Home Affordability - 07/07/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary
AI's Biggest Risk Isn't the Technology—It's How We Use It - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Regulatory Independence at a Crossroads: What the Supreme Court's Decision Means for Mortgage Lending - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
When Market Mechanics Move Mortgage Rates - Market Update by Matt Graham
Spinning in "Circles" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
A New Era for Mortgage Credit Scoring Begins - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Strong Economy, Stubborn Rates: What Mortgage Leaders Should Watch Next - 06/09/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary
AI Is Your Co-Pilot, Not Your Replacement - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Helping Veterans Stay Home: Why Borrowers Should Call Their Servicer First - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
Is Elon Musk The "Starman" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
New VA Relief Tools: A Stronger Safety Net for Veteran Homeowners - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Don't Let Market Volatility Derail Your Mortgage Business - 06/02/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary
AI Is No Longer Coming—It's Already Transforming Mortgage Lending - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Purchase Demand Is Holding Strong—But Affordability Pressures Are Rising - Origination Update by David Kittle
FHA Reform Is Here—Now It's Time for the Industry to Speak Up - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
Markets Held Hostage by Iran Peace Deal Headlines - Market Update by Matt Graham
The "Mad World" of Oil - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
FHA's Property Standards Are Finally Getting a Fresh Look - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Protecting Your Brand in the Era of AI with John Seroka of Seroka Marketing & PR
Running in Circles? AI, Credit Scores, and the Mortgage Market's Next Move
AI Governance or AI Chaos? The Hidden Risks Lenders Can't Ignore - 06/30/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary
AI Governance or AI Chaos? The Hidden Risks Lenders Can't Ignore - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
"Changes" on Tap for Oil, Bonds, and the Fed - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
What Really Drove Mortgage Rates Lower Last Week? - Market Update by Matt Graham
FHA's Biggest Streamlining Push in Years: What Lenders Need to Know - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Weekly AI Update: The Next Frontier of AI: Eliminating Uncertainty in Mortgage Decision Intelligence
Bitcoin Beyond the Hype: What Every Mortgage Professional Needs to Know with Manny Alicandro of The Alicandro Law Firm
The Mortgage Market Is Changing: Will Your Strategy Keep Up?
A New Fed, A New Playbook: Preparing for the Next Era of Mortgage Markets - 06/23/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary
The Future of Credit Scoring: Can Mortgage Lenders Afford the Change? - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
From Rate Cuts to Rate Hikes: How the Fed's New Direction Shook Mortgage Markets - Market Update by Matt Graham
Stagflation Needs a "Wonderwall" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
Basel III Moves Forward: What the Latest Proposal Means for Mortgage Lenders - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
"War of Change" or Peace - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
Bipartisan Housing Victory: MBA Scores Major Legislative Win - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Weekly AI Update: The Patent That Changes AI Forever: From Probabilistic to Warranted Intelligence
The Future of Housing Finance: What the Data Reveals About Homeownership, Affordability, and Mortgage Reform
The New Fed Era: Volatility, Inflation, and the Future of Mortgage Lending
AI Innovation Meets Data Risk: The Mortgage Industry’s Shadow IT Challenge - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Housing Reform Faces Hurdles: Why Lenders Are Fighting New Counseling and Compliance Mandates - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
Mortgage Rates Under Pressure: Inflation, Oil Prices, and the Iran War - Market Update by Matt Graham
"Time Is Running Out" For The Bear Trend - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
The Chrisman Legacy: Three Generations of Leadership, Consistency, and Service in Mortgage Banking
MBA Pushes Housing Reform Forward as Congress Revises Key Mortgage Bill - MBA Mortrgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
AI, Interest Rates, and Industry Transformation: Mortgage Lending at a Turning Point
Weekly AI Update: The Difference Between AI Theater and Real Mortgage Intelligence
Putting Shoes on Kids’ Feet: The Heart Behind High-Performance Mortgage Lending with Molly Dean of LeaderOne Financial
Mortgage Markets at a Crossroads: Strong Jobs, Higher Rate Risks, and Industry Optimism
Your Haters Will Build Your Brand: Why Authenticity Wins in the AI Era with Shanda Sumpter of Heartcore Business
Mortgage Markets, AI Disruption, and FHA Reform: Navigating Uncertainty and Opportunity
Who’s Liable When AI Gets Mortgage Underwriting Wrong? with Arthur Prieston and David Kittle
The Mortgage Industry’s AI Inflection Point
The Imperfect CEO: Why Vulnerability Builds Stronger Organizations with Jim Brown of OrgHealth
Weekly AI Update: The $5 Refi That Cost a Veteran $37,000 with Pavan Agarwal
From Co-Op to Competitive Edge: Rick Seehausen’s Vision for the Future of Mortgage Lending
Mortgage Markets, AI Disruption, and the Battle Over Borrower Ownership
Mortgage Markets on Edge: War, Oil Prices and the Fight Over Inflation - 5/12/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary
Credit Score Chaos: Industry Frustration Builds Over FHFA Rollout - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey
The Longevity Economy: Reverse Mortgages, Retirement Planning & the New Down Payment Advantage with Michael Banner
Mortgage Rates React to Iran Peace Talks and Falling Oil Prices - Market Update by Matt Graham
"War of Change" or Peace - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
MBA Sounds the Alarm: Why Mortgage Professionals Must Act Now - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Weekly AI Update: Self-Driving Mortgages - The AI Revolution Reshaping Banking with Pavan Agarwal
AI Agents, Smarter Mortgage Marketing, and the End of Data Silos with Garrett Locklear of Candid
Will Rates Finally Drop? War Headlines, Inflation Pressure & the Mortgage Market Reset
Mortgage Markets on Edge: Rates, War, and Industry Optimism Collide - 5/5/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary
AI as Your Second Brain: The Power and Risk of Machine Intelligence - Marc's Rant by Marc Helm
AI, Automation, and Mortgage Innovation: What Lenders Need to Get Right - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Episode 3: What happens to Loan Officers when busy work disappears
Oil, War, and Treasury Yields: What’s Driving Mortgage Rates Higher - Market Update by Matt Graham
Running in "Circles" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
Basel III and Mortgage Lending: What’s at Stake for Borrowers and Banks - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Policy Chaos, AI Disruption, and the Mortgage Market Reset with Tim Rood of Impact Capitol
Mortgage Markets in Turmoil: War, Oil, and the Fight Against Rising Rates
Rates, War, and the Fed: Navigating Uncertainty in a Changing Market - 04/28/2025 Weekly Mortgage Update Commentary
AI Overload: Mortgage Tech Innovation Outpaces Strategy - Tech Update by Allen Pollack
Credit Score Chaos: Industry Frustration Builds Over FHFA Rollout - Legislative Update by Alive Alvey
Markets in Limbo: Bonds and Rates Wait on Iran War Clarity - Market Update by Matt Graham
Europe’s Growth "Headed For A Heartbreak" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker
Credit Scoring Overhaul: FHFA Pushes VantageScore & FICO 10T Into the Spotlight - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis
Episode 2: When AI Becomes the Workflow: Rebuilding Mortgage from the Inside Out
Built to Last in Mortgage: The Culture, Discipline, and Debate Behind Alcova’s Success
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