CONNECT by California MBA

CONNECT by California MBA

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CONNECT by California MBA episodes

  • Connect Episode 70 | Jarlath Curran, Member, Severson & Werson
    Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 70th episode features Jarlath Curran, Member, Severson & Werson
    Topics of discussion:
    4:06 - What’s your background and how did you end up as a litigator in the mortgage industry?
    8:46 - What was the biggest lesson you learned this past year (either personally or professionally)?
    14:27 - What is the most important litigation trend to watch this year?
    20:04 - Any big cases we should be keeping an eye on?
    22:16 - What is the most underestimated litigation threat to lenders?
    23:29 - What’s the one thing lenders can do right now to reduce risk?
    27:02 - Why is it important for the industry to support (as you do) advocacy/grassroots groups like the California MBA/MBA?
    Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646
    To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    30 min
  • Connect Episode 69 | Eric Troutman, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
    Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 69th episode features the the “Czar” of TCPA Eric Troutman, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs.
    Topics of discussion:
    4:39 - What’s your background and how did you end up as a litigator in the mortgage industry?
    9:01 - What was the biggest lesson you learned this past year (either personally or professionally)?
    10:48 – What is the most important TCPA trend to watch right now?
    14:14 - What’s the impact of the recent Facebook case?
    19:04 – What’s the latest out of Florida?
    26:21 - What’s the one thing lenders can do right now to reduce risk?
    28:35 - Why is it important for industry to support (as you do) advocacy/grassroots groups like the California MBA/MBA?
    Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646
    To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    31 min
  • Connect Episode 68 | Sanford Shatz, Of Counsel, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
    Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 68th episode features Sanford Shatz, Of Counsel, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC.
    Topics of discussion:
    3:48 - What’s your background and how did you end up as a litigator in the mortgage industry?
    8:05 - What was the biggest lesson you learned this past year (either personally or professionally)?
    11:50 - What is the most important trend to watch this year?
    16:08 - Any big cases we should be keeping an eye on?
    20:05 - What is the most underestimated litigation threat to lenders?
    22:24 – What about compliance/regulatory concerns to watch?
    24:30 - What’s the one thing lenders can do right now to reduce risk?
    25:45 - Why is it important for the industry to support (as you do) advocacy/grassroots groups like the California MBA/MBA?
    Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646
    To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    29 min
  • Connect Episode 67 | Phil Rasori, Chief Operating Officer, MCT Trading
    Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 67th episode features Phil Rasori, Chief Operating Officer, MCT Trading.
    Topics of discussion:
    3:48 - Tell us about your background, what led you to where you are in the industry and at MCT
    9:37 - What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned over the past year (professionally or personally)?
    12:18 - What’s the latest at MCT?
    16:40 - What should mortgage lenders keep in mind right now when working on their hedging strategies?
    19:42 - What will be the hottest market or product 12 months from now?
    24:41 - What’s the one thing that mortgage bankers don’t know that they should know?
    28:33 - Why is it crucial for firms like MCT to support industry groups like the MBA and California MBA?
    Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646
    To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    34 min
  • Connect Episode 66 | Carl Tyree, Chief Sales Officer, Arch MI
    Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 66th episode features Carl Tyree, Chief Sales Officer, Arch MI
    Topics of discussion:
    2:53 – Tell us about your background and how you got into the industry
    5:08 – What has been your biggest takeaway from the past year – what is the most important lesson you’ve learned (professionally or personally)?
    8:08 – How have the capital markets responded to the impact of the new administration so far?
    9:14 – What about the MI markets in particular? What’s going on in the industry that we need to know?
    10:56 – What’s the latest at Arch in particular? How is the company working with lenders to navigate the current environment?
    13:00 – With the changes underway right now (refi volume down, inflation up, etc.) how are secondary strategies shifting for the next 12-24 months?
    14:18 – What about the non-agency market? What do you see happening here over the next year or two?
    17:01 – What is one of the most underappreciated economic indicators that lenders should keep an eye on?
    18:41 – Why is it crucial for industry to support the advocacy/grassroots efforts of groups like the California MBA/MBA?
    Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646
    To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    21 min
  • Connect Episode 65 | Jeffrey Birdsell, CMB, ReverseVision and Michael McCully, New View Advisors
    Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 65th episode features Jeff Birdsell, VP, Loan Programs, ReverseVision and Michael McCully, Partner, New View Advisors.
    Topics of discussion:
    3:28 - Tell us about your backgrounds, what got you interested in the industry, and led you to where you are today? How did you end up in the RMBS space based on your traditional mortgage industry history?
    6:19 - How do reverse mortgages differ from traditional mortgage loans?
    10:25 - What is the inherent value of reverse mortgage loans and securities?
    13:57 - Is there any significance Ginnie Mae has 13 approved HMBS issuers?
    16:17 - Do lenders need specialized secondary marketing staff, resources or technology to sell HECMs and proprietary reverse mortgage loans in the secondary market?
    17:59 - Why don’t more homeowners take out reverse mortgages?
    22:31 - Some lenders offer proprietary reverse mortgage products. How does that work, what is the historical experience in this arena and what should potential investors know?
    25:46 - What’s on the horizon for the next 6-12 months?
    30:06 - Why is it crucial for lenders to support the advocacy work of groups like the California MBA/MBA/NRMLA?
    Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646
    To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    34 min
  • Connect Episode 64 | Jim Glennon Director, Secondary Services, Black Knight
    Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 64th episode features Jim Glennon Director, Secondary Services, Black Knight.
    Topics of discussion:
    2:34 - What's your background, and how did you end up at Black Knight in your current position?
    6:41 - What's the biggest lesson you learned over the past year?
    12:13 - As we move away from refi and back to purchase, what should lenders keep in mind?
    13:25 - What do think the jumbo/QM market looks like a year from now?
    16:01 - What's the latest from the Fed, and what should we be keeping our eyes on?
    20:14 - How is inflation impacting the market right now? How should that change strategies/outlook?
    22:20 - What do you think is the most underappreciated stat that lenders should pay more attention to?
    24:24 - How is technology changing secondary/capital market strategies?
    27:26 - Why is it important for lenders and solutions partners to support the advocacy work of industry groups like the California MBA/MBA?
    Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646
    To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    31 min
  • Connect Episode 63 | Laura Martell, EVP, Mountain West Financial
    Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 63rd episode features Laura Martell, EVP, Mountain West Financial.
    Topics of discussion:
    3:34 - How did you get involved in the industry, and what was it like to have your early careers happen during the boom/bust period of the 2000’s?
    7:00 - What has been your biggest challenge to overcome in your career?
    9:06 - What have you learned (professionally or personally) over the past year that has made a lasting impact on you?
    11:21 - What is the mortgage industry doing right when it comes to reaching younger borrowers?
    13:50 - What is the mortgage industry doing right when it comes to attracting a younger workforce?
    18:36 - Do you think the industry is embracing new technologies/innovations fast enough to keep up with consumer demands/expectations?
    20:43 - What does the loan process look like 10 years from now – both for the consumer and the originator?
    24:33 - Do you think the current work-from-home situation is a long-term trend, or will most people at your company be back in the office a year from now?
    28:41 - Tell us something about yourself that most of your colleagues might not know
    Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646
    To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    32 min
  • Connect Episode 62 | Ty Cieloha, Account Director, Qualia
    Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. Our 62nd episode features Ty Cieloha, Account Director, Qualia.
    Topics of discussion:
    5:19 - What’s your background, and how did you get involved in the industry? What led you to your current role at Qualia?
    7:34 - What was your biggest challenge breaking through in the industry?
    10:12 - How has your relative youth been a benefit to you in your career thus far?
    11:37 - What project(s) are keeping you busy at Qualia right now?
    13:38 - How is RON changing the mortgage process?
    17:53 - What do mortgage companies need to keep in mind when looking to attract a younger workforce?
    22:52 - Tell us one thing about you that most of your colleagues wouldn’t know?
    Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646
    To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    26 min
  • Connect Episode 61 | Maggie Mae | Director, Product Development | Top of Mind Networks
    Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. In our 61st episode, we welcome Maggie Mae, Director of Product Development at Top of Mind Networks.
    Topics of discussion:
    4:25 - What’s your background for those who don’t know you? What path did you take that has led to your current role with Top of Mind?
    6:34 - How did starting your career in the mid-to-late 2000s shape and impact your experience?
    8:13 - What has been your toughest obstacle to overcome and why?
    12:11 – How is storytelling crucial to success for lenders?
    15:13 - What has been your biggest success in the industry?
    16:49 - What’s the latest project or initiative you’re working on at Top of Mind?
    18:55 - Do you think industry firms are doing more to adapt to a more Gen X/Millennial workforce? What advice would you have to a company looking to get younger?
    25:13 - What is the biggest strength that younger folks bring to the table?
    28:18 - Fun fact about you that most colleagues wouldn’t know?
    Thank you to our sponsor, Insellerate. To learn more visit insellerate.com or call 855-973-1646
    To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    31 min

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Welcome to California MBA's podcast, Connect, our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry.