Renovation Radio Podcast

Rebecca Lorenz has a passion for helping people achieve their maximum potential. She is a 24-year mortgage industry veteran and founder of Infinite Success Strategies. While working as a top producer, Rebecca yearned for balance in life—a way to maintain relationships while showing up as the best version of herself each day. She is focused on more than just “surviving” this industry and being spread so thin there was no time left for family; She wanted to thrive at work and at home. She believes that there are no easy roads, no series of quick steps, no shortcuts; it is all hard work, long nights, overcoming challenges, dedication to the end goal, and designing an intentional plan for success. A good coach increases production. A great coach changes lives. Contact Rebecca at: Rebecca@infinitesuccessstrategies.com More information on Infinite Success Strategies at: https://infinitesuccessstrategies.com/

Ali Schmidt is a Mortgage Broker Connoisseur for Future Home Loans in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Ali specializes in business development. She says her job is building relationships. Not in a you scratch my back, I scratch yours- as in…I want to get to know you. I want to know your goals, what your company is passionate about and how I can help build your clientele. Future Home Loans is a Veteran-owned business with HQ in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Future’s corporate culture is a group of industry-leading experts who have come together to fix the mortgage experience. With a customer-first driven process, we turn what can be a stressful experience into a walk in the park. We believe that buying a home is one of the biggest decisions someone can make in their lifetime, so let’s make this process the best it can be. More information at: https://future.loans/ Company NMLS: 1621953, www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org , Future Financial LLC, DBA Future Home Loans 315 11th Ave N Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, supports Equal Housing Opportunity. Interest rates and products are subject to change without notice and may or may not be available at the time of mortgage commitment or at the time of rate lock.

In this episode we talk all things HELOC with Symmetry's Caleb Riso. Caleb provides great insight into the HELOC world and how HELOCs work. He also gives us some creative uses of HELOCs from the marketplace. Symmetry Lending is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) founded in partnership and collaboration with credit unions across the country. Symmetry is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices in Anaheim, CA; Eden Prairie, MN; and Orlando, FL. Symmetry’s dedicated focus on HELOCs, combined with a leadership team of seasoned industry experts, is the backbone of our commitment to Service, Speed, and Simplicity. More information on Symmetry here: https://symmetrylending.com/

In this episode, we join Doug Dean from Shafritz & Dean to talk about purchasing a home with cash and how Agents, Loan Officers, and Homebuyers can take advantage of the "delayed financing exception." Shafritz & Dean is a real estate law firm based in Atlanta, GA. At Shafritz & Dean "Everyone Walks Away Happy." After conducting over 20,000 successful closings over the years, we have implemented the best practices to ensure that each closing is executed at a level that exceeds your expectations, so you leave the closing table happy. Our Attorneys understand the possible obstacles during the closing process. That is why we utilize cutting-edge technology to ensure smooth, error-free closings for the residential and small commercial real estate market in Georgia and Florida. More information on Shafritz & Dean here: https://www.shafritz-dean.com/

Claire serves as the Founder and Principal Attorney at Barber Law. Claire has devoted the entirety of her career to real estate, mortgage lending, and consumer finance law. Throughout her time in practice, Claire has advised clients in the financial services industry on issues affecting mortgage lending, including state and federal regulatory compliance. Claire also regularly advises clients in the real estate finance industry on day-to-day operations as well as corporate formation and internal governance. Claire has many professional memberships, appointments, affiliations, and certifications. She was recently appointed by the Texas State Legislature to the Texas Work Group on Blockchain Matters. In her free time, Claire enjoys gardening, exploring Houston’s food scene with her husband, and taking walks with her dog, Buzz. More information about Barber Law at: https://www.barberlawpllc.com/

Claire serves as the Founder and Principal Attorney at Barber Law. Claire has devoted the entirety of her career to real estate, mortgage lending, and consumer finance law. Throughout her time in practice, Claire has advised clients in the financial services industry on issues affecting mortgage lending, including state and federal regulatory compliance. Claire also regularly advises clients in the real estate finance industry on day-to-day operations as well as corporate formation and...

In this episode we welcome back Rich Hart to take a deeper dive on how Real Estate Agents are helping military families become homeowners using their Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification. The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification is for real estate professionals who want to work with current and former military service members. The MRP certification program educates REALTORS® about working with U.S. servicemembers and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take full advantage of available benefits and support. Rich Hart is a prominent speaker, business dynamics coach, international real estate broker and finance/wealth consultant. He specializes in entrepreneurial and corporate business structuring as a F.O.C.U.S. (First Opportunity to Create Unlimited Success) strategy developer. Prior to his speaking career, he spent over 35 years as a business executive and entrepreneur in corporate America developing and integrating operating practices for national and international corporations. Rich is an accomplished instructor for the National Association of REALTORS®, REBAC (Real Estate Buyers Accredited Council) and REBI (Real Estate Business Institute). Rich is also a certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Trainer. More information about Rich Hart at: https://richhart.com/ More information about MPR at: https://www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/military-relocation-professional-mrp Tags: Military Relocation ProfessionalMRP

Renovation Radio talks all things builder with Zonda’s Nicollette Chapman. Nicolette has an extensive background building relationships and adding value for home builders. She shares her knowledge from a career of working with builders and her current role as VP, National Sales for Zonda. Zonda is a national housing data platform built for today's mobile-first world with access over 500+ housing metrics to stay ahead of local, regional and national housing market trends. More information on Zonda here: https://zondahome.com/

This week, we talk all things CRM with Dru Brents from PreApp1003. Dru is the Founder and CEO of PreApp1003. PreApp1003 is a mobile friendly point of sale and CRM system (and more) designed by and designed for Mortgage Professionals. PreApp 1003 continues to make life easier with the new Broker Plus System: the most comprehensive, cloud-based, mobile-friendly mortgage platform in the industry. More information on PreApp1003 here: https://preapp1003.com/ Register for a Demo here (Wednesdays at 1:00 CT): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3EHT3faPQnmzq03bdKqsZA Dru’s e-mail address: dru@preapp1003.com

Dr. Christie McMullen makes work fun, and she can help you do the same. Fun doesn’t mean silly, though it could. Fun means putting people in positions where their talents flourish. Fun means knowing people’s strengths and capitalizing on them. Fun means music in the break room. Dr. McMullen has a passion for learning. Growth pushes her to be the best she I can be, so she can provide quality learning for adults. Her book, Learning Can Stick, serves as a guide to make every human interaction safe, logical, fun, and memorable. Dr. McMullen can help you reimagine your interactions to get people to remember what you said. Dr. McMullen’s is called called AIM: Analyze, Improve, Move. We help you with employee satisfaction, productivity, engagement, accountability, and retention. If employees feel equipped to do their jobs well they are more likely to stay and produce well. We make work fun! More information about AIM at: https://aimwithus.com/

Rich Hart is a prominent speaker, business dynamics coach, international real estate broker and finance/wealth consultant. He specializes in entrepreneurial and corporate business structuring as a F.O.C.U.S. (First Opportunity to Create Unlimited Success) strategy developer. Prior to his speaking career, he spent over 35 years as a business executive and entrepreneur in corporate America developing and integrating operating practices for national and international corporations. Rich is an accomplished instructor for the National Association of REALTORS®, REBAC (Real Estate Buyers Accredited Council) and REBI (Real Estate Business Institute). Rich is also a certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Trainer. The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification is for real estate professionals who want to work with current and former military service members. The MRP certification program educates REALTORS® about working with U.S. servicemembers and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take full advantage of available benefits and support. More information about Rich Hart at: https://richhart.com/ More information about MPR at: https://www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/military-relocation-professional-mrp

Paul Simon is a Partner at Hedgepeth Heredia in Atlanta, GA and has been named as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in the area of family law. Paul has exclusively practiced family law for the entirety of his legal career. The nuance and complexity found in every family law case informs Paul’s approach towards all of his clients to develop and craft a specific strategy to achieve optimal outcomes. Paul understands the difficulty family law issues can present and enjoys working with his clients towards bright, sustainable futures. Why Hedgepeth Heredia Family Law? A strategic approach for the best possible outcome. The attorneys at Hedgepeth Heredia are committed to guide you to the best possible outcome, with an honest accounting of the costs—emotional, personal and financial. We begin with a clear understanding of your goals, and develop an agreed-upon strategy to achieve them. With constant vision of those goals and strategy, we take a realistic, cost-benefit assessment of every decision, every step of the way. More information on Hedgepeth Hereida at: https://www.hhfamilylaw.com/

In this episode. we speak with Bankrate’s Greg McBride, CFA. Greg is Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Analyst, for Bankrate.com. He leads a team responsible for researching financial products, providing analysis, and advice on personal finance to a vast consumer audience. Bankrate guides savers and spenders through the next steps of their financial journey. Whether you’re buying a home, paying off a loan or saving up for college, we offer free tools and resources to help you reach your goals. Learn more about Greg McBride at: https://www.bankrate.com/authors/greg-mcbride/?page=1#latest_articles Learn more about Bankrate at: https://www.bankrate.com/

This week, we speak with freelance Marketing guru Kris-Ann Carduff from yaregroup. Kris-Ann has a unique marketing and sales perspective having worked both front-line B2B Sales and Corporate Marketing for start-up companies and large Fortune 500 companies. She believes whether it’s a sales call or a marketing campaign, it only works if it’s authentic. Kris-Ann is the founder of yaregroup. Yaregroup is known for marketing strategies that are “OUTSIDE THE BOX.” At Yare, they get to know you, your brand and your industry to create an unrivaled experience. Timely, cost-effective, creative and, most importantly, profitable. More information on yaregroup here: https://yaregroup.com/

In this episode of the Renovation Radio podcast, we speak with Brian Huddleston from Fidelity Bank. Brian has carved out a niche in the housing finance industry by advising mortgage brokers on a safe and sound transition from broker to banker. Fidelity Bank is an independent, privately-owned business bank that is proud to call Minnesota home. The bank was initially chartered in September 1970 as Southwest Fidelity State Bank of Edina, and in 1986, was renamed Fidelity Bank. Since the mid-80’s and without pause, the bank has provided mortgage bankers with warehouse funding, and it remains committed to the mortgage industry and the clients it serves. More information on Fidelity Bank here: https://fidelitybankmn.com/

Deanna Reich is a master recruiter, sunshine provider, talent igniter, and multipotentialite. We learn how to not be a Negatron, how to be a break instead of a burden, and how to be a break instead of a burden. Deanna is active on all social media and can be found by googling “Deanna Reich.” Deanna’s company DroneUp is About People. Our teams are pioneers, creating surprising access to drone solutions by making the complex simple. We make business stronger by breaking barriers and we invent new solutions by finding a new direction. DroneUp empowers teams to innovate the best, most efficient solutions for our clients. We obsess over [sometimes crazy] new ideas in solving difficult problems. We make drones an exciting solution for more people. Our Mission To make drone services good for everyone, our mission is to be the most open and flexible flight services partner in the industry — an integrated platform that makes drones the most simple, efficient way for businesses to reach their communities. More information on DroneUp at: https://www.droneup.com/

We welcome back Jennifer Brown. Jennifer is a Certified Veteran’s Lending Specialist. We learn about the nuances and benefits of the VA guarantee. We debunk many of the myths around VA financing and learn that an offer with VA financing is usually superior to offers with other types of financing. We also talk about Mark’s F3 Nation workout group. Neighborhood Mortgage Inc. is an Atlanta, GA based Mortgage Lender and is licensed in 4 states (Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina). More information can be found at: www.nloans.net More information on MMM – Military Month Motivation, Freedom Alliance, and F3 Nation https://support.freedomalliance.org/campaign/military-month-motivation/c408821 Freedom Alliance is one of America’s leading supporters of wounded troops and military families. The organization has awarded more than $20 million in college scholarships to children of heroes killed or disabled in military service. Freedom Alliance also helps combat veterans overcome the wounds of war with retreats, recreational therapy, customized wheelchairs and much more. www.f3nation.com

Steve Richman is a nationally renowned speaker who has been described as energizing, passionate, practical, fun, creative and smart. Steve has spoken to more than 350,000 individuals in every state in America. As a testament to the power of his presentations, over 85% percent of Steve’s presentations are re-bookings from those who have previously seen him. Steve says Why You? Why Your Company? In this constantly evolving market, people and companies are getting caught up in the commodity conundrum - not knowing how to differentiate yourself. I am an expert in differentiation for companies, leaders and sales people with recent concentration in the mortgage and real estate industries. Steve is active on LinkedIn and Facebook and can be reached at 919.368.4301 and steverichman1@gmail.com

Hayley Duhon is one of the hardest working salespeople in the housing finance industry. Hayley is a second-generation Mortgage Banker and covers Central Texas for Arch MI. We discuss how to use private mortgage insurance to help keep deals in process on track for closing in today’s modern lending environment. Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Arch Capital or ACGL), a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company, writes insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis with a focus on specialty lines. The combination of our underwriting platform, our experienced management team and our strong capital base have enabled us to establish a prominent presence in the global insurance and reinsurance markets. We seek to increase shareholder value through three main strategic principles: More information on Arch MI here: https://mortgage.archgroup.com/us/

In this episode of the Renovation Radio podcast, we talk to Christie Buff from MGIC and learn how 15 is greater than 20. MGIC Investment Corporation is the parent company of Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC). MGIC provides products and services that protect mortgage investors from credit losses. This critical component of the nation's residential mortgage finance system helps families achieve homeownership sooner by making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality. For more information, please visit: www.mgic.com