AIME Podcast Network

🎙 Episode 40: Business Losses on FHA, Webinar Strategy & Mastering Your Refi Pitch Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME’s Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME’s Marketing Manager 🔥 Broker Buzz - How FHA underwriters treat business losses and why a simple CPA letter of dissolvement can solve the issue. - Why webinars are rarely [...] The post Broker Power Up Podcast: Episode 40 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 39: Navigating FHA Challenges, Nurse Bonuses & The DEP Framework Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME’s Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME’s Marketing Manager 🔥 Broker Buzz When clients want a second FHA loan, what really qualifies as an exception and how to push back responsibly. Handling shift bonuses for new nurses and [...] The post Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 39 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 236 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Matt Oliver (Loan Originator at Lund Mortgage Team) This week’s Broker to Broker podcast features Matt Oliver from Lund Mortgage, who shares how he built a thriving direct-to-consumer model, maintained a strong referral network, and created long-term success through consistent database management and client relationships. [...] The post Broker to Broker Podcast: Matt Oliver – Ep. 236 appeared first on AIME.

In this episode, Gabi Wiartalla (Kind Lending) sits down with Kenzie Hammock, a former retail LO who recently made the leap into the wholesale channel. Together, they unpack what it feels like to step into a new professional world, the learning curve that comes with it, and the moments that helped Kenzie find her footing [...] The post Women’s Mortgage Network Podcast: Episode 11 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 38: Joining Bigger Brokerages, Extenuating Circumstances & The Power of Introductions Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME’s Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME’s Marketing Manager. 🔥 Broker Buzz - What to know before leaving your own brokerage to join a larger shop. - Why “extenuating circumstances” rarely apply after bankruptcy and how to [...] The post Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 38 appeared first on AIME.

In this heartfelt episode, Ashley Miller (Empire Home Loans) welcomes Mikaila Browning, a newly licensed mortgage professional who’s already making an impact with her openness and authenticity. Mikaila shares her journey of leaving a long-term career, facing unexpected change, and finding her calling in the mortgage industry. She opens up about the challenges of balancing [...] The post Women’s Mortgage Network Podcast: Episode 10 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 235 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Steven Carey (Owner of Hightide Mortgage) This week’s Broker to Broker podcast features Steven Carey, Owner of Hightide Mortgage, who shares how he built a thriving brokerage by blending corporate sales discipline with modern technology and a people-first mindset. From his start in banking to [...] The post Broker to Broker Podcast: Steven Carey – Ep. 235 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 37: Bank Statement Loans, Vacation Homes & Comfort Zone Confessions Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME’s Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME’s Marketing Manager. 🔥 Broker Buzz - What to charge on multi-million-dollar bank statement deals and why undervaluing yourself costs more than you think. - How to correctly classify short-term rentals versus [...] The post Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 37 appeared first on AIME.

In this inspiring episode, host Nicole Ahles (Edge Home Finance) talks with Liz Rich, a former kindergarten teacher turned powerhouse mortgage broker, about what it means to build a business rooted in faith, service, and determination. Liz shares how she went from teaching in a classroom to closing over sixty loans a year, balancing business [...] The post Women’s Mortgage Network Podcast: Episode 9 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 36: The Fuse Experience, Team Trust & Owning Your Attitude Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME’s Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME’s Marketing Manager. 🔥 Fuse Buzz Behind the scenes of AIME’s biggest event of the year, Fuse 2025. How the AIME team executes one of the mortgage industry’s top conferences with such [...] The post Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 36 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 234 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Kenneth “KT” Travis (President & CEO at Greenlight Mortgage, Lender Relations Manager at AIME) This week’s Broker to Broker Podcast features Kenneth “KT” Travis, a Marine veteran, CEO of Greenlight Mortgage, and AIME’s Lender Partnership Director. He’s here to share his inspiring journey from serving [...] The post Broker to Broker Podcast: Kenneth Travis – Ep. 234 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 35: Cash-to-Close Confusion, Jumbo DTI Caps & Embracing the Repetition Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME’s Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME’s Marketing Manager. 🔥 Broker Buzz Cash-to-close breakdowns that confuse even seasoned borrowers—and how to explain them clearly. Jumbo DTI limits: where the real investor caps are and what exceptions actually mean. [...] The post Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 35 appeared first on AIME.

In this episode of the WMN Podcast, Nike Ojo (Mortgage Broker, Sugar Land TX) and Nichole Foster (Account Executive, Kind Lending TPO) get real about mistakes. The ones they’ve made, the lessons they learned, and how they turned setbacks into stronger systems and relationships. They share why slowing down can prevent costly errors, the importance [...] The post Women’s Mortgage Network Podcast – Episode 8 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 34: Sourcing Cash Gifts, FHA Late Payments & The "Future Pace" Sales Technique Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME's Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME's Marketing Manager. 🔥 Broker Buzz - How to properly source and document cash gift funds from a wedding (even large cultural cash gifts) for a Fannie Mae loan. [...] The post Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 34 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 33: School Transcripts, Variable Income for Nurses & The 3 Types of Clients Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME's Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME's Marketing Manager. 🔥 Broker Buzz - Using school transcripts for employment when a borrower hasn't graduated yet. - Qualifying a W-2 nurse with new variable income and a [...] The post Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 33 appeared first on AIME.

In this episode, Christine Beckwith (CEO & Founder of 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching) and Molly Meeker (Edge Home Finance) dive into the best practices brokers need to succeed in today’s challenging market. They talk about the importance of mining your database, building and maintaining strong realtor relationships, and using social media as a tool [...] The post Women’s Mortgage Network Podcast: Episode 7 appeared first on AIME.

This week’s Broker to Broker podcast features Phil Stevenson, a veteran, expert broker and industry leader with nearly two decades of experience under his belt. From his early days specializing in reverse mortgages to building a thriving all-purpose shop at PS Mortgage Lending, Phil shares how adaptability, education, and authenticity drive lasting success in any [...] The post Broker to Broker Podcast: Phil Stevenson – Ep. 233 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 32: Gaps in Employment, Homebuyer Credit Programs & Building Future Leaders Hosted by Jonathon Haddad, AIME's Chairman & CEO, and Tommy Golightly, AIME's Marketing Manager. 🔥 Broker Buzz How underwriters really view employment gaps and what documentation makes the difference. A breakdown of the new $15,000 homebuyer credit program and where it stands [...] The post Broker Power-Up Podcast: Episode 32 appeared first on AIME.

🎙 Episode 232 Host: Marc Summers (AIME’s Founding President) Guest: Anthony Wheeler (Owner and CEO of AMP Mortgage) This week’s Broker to Broker podcast features Anthony Wheeler, who shares his journey from retail loan officer to the leader of AMP Mortgage. Anthony opens up about the lessons he’s learned in growth, leadership, and why over-communication [...] The post Broker to Broker Podcast: Anthony Wheeler – Ep. 232 appeared first on AIME.

Fannie Mae West and Gabi Wiartalla open up in this episode about navigating some of life’s big changes. From becoming a new mom to publishing a debut book, and all the lessons they've learned about balance, boundaries and building a supportive community. They share candid stories about juggling family and career, setting intentional priorities, and [...] The post Women’s Mortgage Network Podcast: Episode 6 appeared first on AIME.