This Girlfunds episode continues the Women of Influence podcast miniseries with 2020 Woman of Influence Crystal Sumner, who serves as head of legal, compliance, and risk at Blend, discusses the company’s recent program announcement to increase access to housing and financial services. 

Sumner shares the trends and topics that she is keeping a close eye on, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it is having on the ability to qualify for a mortgage, specifically in regard to minority homeownership.  She also touches on how more consumers feel comfortable with online transactions and the increased adoption of RON legislation