The Principal
Business & Economics Podcasts
Great conversations start with great stories. Tune into The Principal podcast daily for your deep dive into the big issue of the day. Editors, reporters and sources involved in the days top news take on topics with vigor and valor, unafraid to speak openly and honestly so you get the truth about what’s changing the mortgage market. You’ll get a great payback for your time when you listen to The Principal. Find this and more at mortgagenewsnetwork.com
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Great conversations start with great stories. Tune into The Principal podcast daily for your deep dive into the big issue of the day. Editors, reporters and sources involved in the days top news take on topics with vigor and valor, unafraid to speak openly and honestly so you get the truth about what’s changing the mortgage market. You’ll get a great payback for your time when you listen to The Principal. Find this and more at mortgagenewsnetwork.com
Language:
English
Episodes
What To Expect From The Spring Buying Season
4/25/2023
The housing market remained volatile to start 2023, but things seem to have calmed down. So what can we expect during what are typically some of the busiest months of the year for homebuying? Veros Chief Economist Eric Fox gives us a look.
Duration:00:17:47
Where Will Tech Take Us Next?
4/18/2023
We’re all trying to catch up with technology. But developers aren’t waiting for us. ServiceLink Vice President of Product Sandeepa Sasimohan tells us where tech is going and where it will take the mortgage industry.
Duration:00:20:13
Using A Recession To Your Advantage
4/11/2023
Not all recessions are created equal. Other originators may be dreading an economic downturn, but MBS Highway Founder and CEO Barry Habib tells us how you can use a recession to close more loans.
Duration:00:18:44
Kind Hires Back Employees After Layoffs
4/4/2023
When Kind Lending laid off 150 employees in 2022, founder and CEO Glenn Stearns promised he’d bring them back. Now he’s making good on that promise.
Duration:00:25:13
Working With High Net Worth Borrowers
3/28/2023
Want to build up a base of wealthier borrowers? Stratmor Group Principal Jennifer Smith shares tips on how to build referrals from wealth advisors.
Duration:00:17:04
Rolling With The Punches In A Down Market
3/21/2023
Many in the mortgage industry are facing rejection, whether it's from customers or potential employers. Creative Mindset Founder and CEO Nir Bashan tells us how we can make that rejection part of our routine and grow from it.
Duration:00:17:01
What Would A Revamped CFPB Mean For The Mortgage Industry?
3/13/2023
Congressional Republicans say the CFPB is "ripe for reform." Polunsky, Bietel Green Principal Jay Bietel talks about their proposed reforms and what those changes would mean for the mortgage industry
Duration:00:12:05
Inspiring More Women Into The Mortgage Industry
3/7/2023
Women are leveling the playing field when it comes to origination jobs, but the top positions are still largely held by men. Arrive Home Co-Founder and Chief Diversity Officer Tai Christensen talks about how we change that.
Duration:00:16:25
Get Your Borrowers To Help You Fight Fraud
2/28/2023
Most borrowers want their mortgage application to be strong. Help them put together the best application they can. Enact Director of Customer Education Mary Kay Scully says this will also deter borrowers who will take advantage of a mistake that can lead to fraud.
Duration:00:14:22
The Loan Products You Need To Offer
2/21/2023
Lenders are finding creative products that they claim can help your clients. Mortgage Cadence VP of Sales and Strategy Joe Camelieri helps us figure out which ones we need to offer.
Duration:00:14:48
Let Others Help You With Diversity
2/13/2023
Howard Hanna Mortgage Services is one of NMP Magazine’s 2023 Diversity Leaders. A top executive talks about how the company has grown its staff, including looking to other organizations for help.
Duration:00:16:15
What’s The Next Step For Tech?
2/9/2023
Technology can help make our jobs easier. But if you really want to unlock tech’s power, you need your products to work together. AppraisalVision Director of Product Management Sidney Bocik tells us how to remove the silos in our tech stacks.
Duration:00:22:19
Getting More Women To Work In Mortgage Tech
2/8/2023
Companies developing technology are trying to recruit more women. So how do we make sure some of them are drawn to mortgage technology and, more generally, Fintech. Huringa founder and CEO Melody Wright talks about her journey and offers some ideas.
Duration:00:19:42
Immigrants Find Success In The Mortgage Industry
2/7/2023
Immigrants come to the U.S. for a better life, and many are finding it thanks to careers in the mortgage industry. And their success stories show us all how to find more business in a down market.
Duration:00:23:25
Don’t Just Quiet Quit
2/6/2023
Feeling overwhelmed at work? Don’t check out and let your performance suffer. Resume Genius Lead Researcher Rebecca Tay tells us how to make work easier and avoid burnout without quiet quitting.
Duration:00:17:08
Optimism Abounds
2/3/2023
Dan Catinella, chief lending officer for Total Expert, says originators are optimistic about the market but need marketing to give them an edge.
Duration:00:12:47
Improve Your Defense Against Fraud
2/2/2023
We’re already seeing signs mortgage fraud is on the rise. Is your business doing everything it can to protect itself? Texas attorney Kip Mendrygal tells us how to be spot fraud as it’s happening. You can read about his tips in NMP’s newest magazine, Lone Star LO, which launches today.
Duration:00:25:05
Does The Mortgage Industry Still Have An Inclusivity Problem?
2/1/2023
The industry has made strides in diversity, but that doesn’t automatically make offices more inclusive. So how do you make sure all of your employees feel valued? RCN Capital Chief Marketing Officer and NMP Insider Erica LaCentra shares some tips.
Duration:00:11:15
How Much Work Does The Fed Still Have To Do?
1/31/2023
Is the Fed ready to pump the breaks on rate hikes? Or will ease into things will lower rate hikes? Duke University economics professor Connel Fullenkamp tells us what he expects, and how the Fed’s actions will impact mortgage rates and home buying.
Duration:00:14:38
Crafting An Inclusive Culture
1/30/2023
Kristy Fercho graduated college with aspirations to work on Wall Street. But she’s taken a different route, and using her life experiences to run diverse segments at Wells Fargo.
Duration:00:28:08