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Lykken on Lending — 116 episodes

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1

AI Innovation Comes with New Risks for Mortgage Lenders - Tech Update by Allen Pollack

2

Stop Waiting for Lower Rates—Build Business Now - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey

3

When Oil Moves, Mortgage Rates Listen - Market Update by Matt Graham

4

Bonds Watch "Radar Love" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

5

CFPB Opens the Door to Mortgage Reform - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

6

Weekly AI Update - Why 88% of AI Strategies Fail — And What the Winning 12% Do Differently

7

Beyond the Headlines: James Kleimann on Truth, Trust, and the Future of Mortgage Journalism

8

The New Rules of Mortgage Lending: CFPB Reform, AI Risks & Market Reality

9

AI Is Rewriting Mortgage Lending Faster Than Anyone Expected - Tech Update by Allen Pollack

10

Peace Talks Lift Markets as Mortgage Rates Show Signs of Relief - Market Update by Matt Graham

11

“A Mistake” The Apple of a Modeler's Eye - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

12

MBA Sets the Ground Rules for AI in Mortgage Lending - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

13

A Simple FHA Fix That Could Transform Home Affordability - 07/07/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary

14

AI's Biggest Risk Isn't the Technology—It's How We Use It - Tech Update by Allen Pollack

15

Regulatory Independence at a Crossroads: What the Supreme Court's Decision Means for Mortgage Lending - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey

16

When Market Mechanics Move Mortgage Rates - Market Update by Matt Graham

17

Spinning in "Circles" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

18

A New Era for Mortgage Credit Scoring Begins - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

19

Strong Economy, Stubborn Rates: What Mortgage Leaders Should Watch Next - 06/09/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary

20

AI Is Your Co-Pilot, Not Your Replacement - Tech Update by Allen Pollack

21

Helping Veterans Stay Home: Why Borrowers Should Call Their Servicer First - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey

22

Is Elon Musk The "Starman" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

23

New VA Relief Tools: A Stronger Safety Net for Veteran Homeowners - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

24

Don't Let Market Volatility Derail Your Mortgage Business - 06/02/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary

25

AI Is No Longer Coming—It's Already Transforming Mortgage Lending - Tech Update by Allen Pollack

26

Purchase Demand Is Holding Strong—But Affordability Pressures Are Rising - Origination Update by David Kittle

27

FHA Reform Is Here—Now It's Time for the Industry to Speak Up - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey

28

Markets Held Hostage by Iran Peace Deal Headlines - Market Update by Matt Graham

29

The "Mad World" of Oil - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

30

FHA's Property Standards Are Finally Getting a Fresh Look - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

31

Protecting Your Brand in the Era of AI with John Seroka of Seroka Marketing & PR

32

Running in Circles? AI, Credit Scores, and the Mortgage Market's Next Move

33

AI Governance or AI Chaos? The Hidden Risks Lenders Can't Ignore - 06/30/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary

34

AI Governance or AI Chaos? The Hidden Risks Lenders Can't Ignore - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey

35

"Changes" on Tap for Oil, Bonds, and the Fed - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

36

What Really Drove Mortgage Rates Lower Last Week? - Market Update by Matt Graham

37

FHA's Biggest Streamlining Push in Years: What Lenders Need to Know - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

38

Weekly AI Update: The Next Frontier of AI: Eliminating Uncertainty in Mortgage Decision Intelligence

39

Bitcoin Beyond the Hype: What Every Mortgage Professional Needs to Know with Manny Alicandro of The Alicandro Law Firm

40

The Mortgage Market Is Changing: Will Your Strategy Keep Up?

41

A New Fed, A New Playbook: Preparing for the Next Era of Mortgage Markets - 06/23/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary

42

The Future of Credit Scoring: Can Mortgage Lenders Afford the Change? - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey

43

From Rate Cuts to Rate Hikes: How the Fed's New Direction Shook Mortgage Markets - Market Update by Matt Graham

44

Stagflation Needs a "Wonderwall" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

45

Basel III Moves Forward: What the Latest Proposal Means for Mortgage Lenders - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

46

"War of Change" or Peace - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

47

Bipartisan Housing Victory: MBA Scores Major Legislative Win - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

48

Weekly AI Update: The Patent That Changes AI Forever: From Probabilistic to Warranted Intelligence

49

The Future of Housing Finance: What the Data Reveals About Homeownership, Affordability, and Mortgage Reform

50

The New Fed Era: Volatility, Inflation, and the Future of Mortgage Lending

51

AI Innovation Meets Data Risk: The Mortgage Industry’s Shadow IT Challenge - Tech Update by Allen Pollack

52

Housing Reform Faces Hurdles: Why Lenders Are Fighting New Counseling and Compliance Mandates - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey

53

Mortgage Rates Under Pressure: Inflation, Oil Prices, and the Iran War - Market Update by Matt Graham

54

"Time Is Running Out" For The Bear Trend - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

55

The Chrisman Legacy: Three Generations of Leadership, Consistency, and Service in Mortgage Banking

56

MBA Pushes Housing Reform Forward as Congress Revises Key Mortgage Bill - MBA Mortrgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

57

AI, Interest Rates, and Industry Transformation: Mortgage Lending at a Turning Point

58

Weekly AI Update: The Difference Between AI Theater and Real Mortgage Intelligence

59

Putting Shoes on Kids’ Feet: The Heart Behind High-Performance Mortgage Lending with Molly Dean of LeaderOne Financial

60

Mortgage Markets at a Crossroads: Strong Jobs, Higher Rate Risks, and Industry Optimism

61

Your Haters Will Build Your Brand: Why Authenticity Wins in the AI Era with Shanda Sumpter of Heartcore Business

62

Mortgage Markets, AI Disruption, and FHA Reform: Navigating Uncertainty and Opportunity

63

Who’s Liable When AI Gets Mortgage Underwriting Wrong? with Arthur Prieston and David Kittle

64

The Mortgage Industry’s AI Inflection Point

65

The Imperfect CEO: Why Vulnerability Builds Stronger Organizations with Jim Brown of OrgHealth

66

Weekly AI Update: The $5 Refi That Cost a Veteran $37,000 with Pavan Agarwal

67

From Co-Op to Competitive Edge: Rick Seehausen’s Vision for the Future of Mortgage Lending

68

Mortgage Markets, AI Disruption, and the Battle Over Borrower Ownership

69

Mortgage Markets on Edge: War, Oil Prices and the Fight Over Inflation - 5/12/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary

70

Credit Score Chaos: Industry Frustration Builds Over FHFA Rollout - Legislative Update by Alice Alvey

71

The Longevity Economy: Reverse Mortgages, Retirement Planning & the New Down Payment Advantage with Michael Banner

72

Mortgage Rates React to Iran Peace Talks and Falling Oil Prices - Market Update by Matt Graham

73

"War of Change" or Peace - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

74

MBA Sounds the Alarm: Why Mortgage Professionals Must Act Now - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

75

Weekly AI Update: Self-Driving Mortgages - The AI Revolution Reshaping Banking with Pavan Agarwal

76

AI Agents, Smarter Mortgage Marketing, and the End of Data Silos with Garrett Locklear of Candid

77

Will Rates Finally Drop? War Headlines, Inflation Pressure & the Mortgage Market Reset

78

Mortgage Markets on Edge: Rates, War, and Industry Optimism Collide - 5/5/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update commentary

79

AI as Your Second Brain: The Power and Risk of Machine Intelligence - Marc's Rant by Marc Helm

80

AI, Automation, and Mortgage Innovation: What Lenders Need to Get Right - Tech Update by Allen Pollack

81

Episode 3: What happens to Loan Officers when busy work disappears

82

Oil, War, and Treasury Yields: What’s Driving Mortgage Rates Higher - Market Update by Matt Graham

83

Running in "Circles" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

84

Basel III and Mortgage Lending: What’s at Stake for Borrowers and Banks - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

85

Policy Chaos, AI Disruption, and the Mortgage Market Reset with Tim Rood of Impact Capitol

86

Mortgage Markets in Turmoil: War, Oil, and the Fight Against Rising Rates

87

Rates, War, and the Fed: Navigating Uncertainty in a Changing Market - 04/28/2025 Weekly Mortgage Update Commentary

88

AI Overload: Mortgage Tech Innovation Outpaces Strategy - Tech Update by Allen Pollack

89

Credit Score Chaos: Industry Frustration Builds Over FHFA Rollout - Legislative Update by Alive Alvey

90

Markets in Limbo: Bonds and Rates Wait on Iran War Clarity - Market Update by Matt Graham

91

Europe’s Growth "Headed For A Heartbreak" - Macro Market Update by Les Parker

92

Credit Scoring Overhaul: FHFA Pushes VantageScore & FICO 10T Into the Spotlight - MBA Mortgage Minute by Adam DeSanctis

93

Episode 2: When AI Becomes the Workflow: Rebuilding Mortgage from the Inside Out

94

Built to Last in Mortgage: The Culture, Discipline, and Debate Behind Alcova’s Success

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Weekly Mortgage Market Update

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