CONNECT by California MBA

CONNECT by California MBA

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CONNECT by California MBA episodes

  • Connect Episode 10 - Robert Slatt, Principal, Gantry, Inc.
    Our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our tenth episode features Robert Slatt, Principal at Gantry, Inc.
    In this episode Robert covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
    4:12 – What’s your backstory?
    5:35 – Barry Slatt’s model to follow
    8:15 – What’s new at Gantry?
    10:06 – Maintaining core values through culture
    12:25 – Robert’s industry outlook for 2020/2021
    13:50 – Challenges on the horizon?
    16:25 – Impact of new rent control law
    19:50 – Any hidden opportunities for lenders?
    21:30 – Role of small-balance lender today
    22:23 – Tips for younger mortgage professionals
    25:20 – Building trust through digital “connection” or face-to-face networking?
    27:55 – Why support the California MBA?
    Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    31 min
  • Connect Episode 9 - Mitch Kider, Managing Partner with Weiner Brodsky Kider PC
    Our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our ninth episode features Mitch Kider, Managing Partner with Weiner Brodsky Kider PC.
    In this episode Mitch covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
    1:57-6:15: Mitch’s journey
    6:15-7:56: Hot litigation topics in 2020
    7:56-12:01: What about class action litigation?
    12:01-16:50: What does the future of the CFPB look like? A Supreme Court ruling on the way?
    16:50-21:27: What should we be looking for in the CFPB’s 2020 agenda?
    21:27-24:32: What will the fallout look like after the QM patch expires?
    24:32-26:32: Any advice for younger attorneys looking to get into the industry?
    26:32-End: What should lenders know that they don’t?
    Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    30 min
  • Connect Episode 8 - Bill Lowman - American Pacific Mortgage
    Our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our eighth episode features Bill Lowman, President/CEO, American Pacific Mortgage.
    In this episode Bill covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
    1:54 – Bill’s journey to American Pacific Mortgage
    2:56 – Biggest challenge for mortgage bankers today?
    4:11 – GSE reform on the horizon?
    5:12 – Bill’s take on industry origination volume
    6:45 – How to prepare for 2020 and beyond
    8:16 – What about opportunities for mortgage bankers?
    10:15 – Generational strengths and weaknesses?
    11:55 – What’s next in mortgage tech?
    14:10 – Secret to building a successful corporate culture
    16:35 – Supporting professional development at APM
    19:50 – What’s your ROI on promoting future leaders?
    21:15 – Why get involved with the California MBA?
    24:00 – One thing mortgage bankers should know…
    This podcast is sponsored by The Real Estate Services Trust. The Real Estate Services Trust (REST) is an exclusive employee benefits program that provides real estate services industry employers with premier health plan options at exceptional rates. To learn more visit: www.cmba.com/rest/
    Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    26 min
  • Connect Episode 7 - Mary Ludgin, PhD
    Our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our seventh episode features Mary Ludgin, PhD, Managing Director, Head of Global Research, Heitman.
    In this episode Mary covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
    1:56-4:21: Mary's backstory
    4:21-8:28: Economic check-up
    8:28-10:20: Mary’s biggest economic worry
    10:20-12:34: State of real estate market in the west
    12:34-14:30: Mary's thoughts on opportunity zones
    14:30-18:55: Mary's outlook for retail market
    18:55-20:15: Hottest product right now?
    20:15-22:10: Changing demographics in commercial real estate?
    22:10-25:04: Most under-reported story of the year is…?
    25:04-End: Mary’s tips for surviving the next 12 months
    This podcast is sponsored by The Real Estate Services Trust. The Real Estate Services Trust (REST) is an exclusive employee benefits program that provides real estate services industry employers with premier health plan options at exceptional rates. To learn more visit: www.cmba.com/rest/
    Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    27 min
  • Connect Episode 6 - Krystal Thomas
    Our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our sixth episode features Krystal Thomas, Government Program Specialist, Residential Policy and Member Engagement, Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
    In this episode Krystal covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
    2:03-4:39: Krystal's story
    4:39-7:28: Discuss the MBA’s efforts to jumpstart a youth movement in the industry
    7:28-9:55: Challenges in engaging young professionals in mortgage banking?
    9:55-12:55: Portrait of a success story
    12:55-14:40: What do Millennials want?
    14:40-17:00: Making your voice heard
    17:00–End: Next steps to get involved
    This podcast is sponsored by The Real Estate Services Trust. The Real Estate Services Trust (REST) is an exclusive employee benefits program that provides real estate services industry employers with premier health plan options at exceptional rates. To learn more visit: www.cmba.com/rest/
    Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    19 min
  • Connect Episode 5 - Abraham Park, PhD
    Our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our fifth episode features Abraham Park, PhD Associate Professor of Finance and Department Chair of Accounting, Finance, and Real Estate Graziadio Business School, Pepperdine University.
    In this episode Dr. Park covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
    3:35-5:20: Dr. Park's story
    5:20-6:25: Top headlines in economic markets
    6:25-7:25: Predictions for 2020
    7:25-9:30: Today’s business climate
    9:30-10:45: Affordability challenges
    10:45-11:45: M&A activity
    11:45-13:25: Global perspective
    13:25-16:30: Thoughts on Brexit
    16:30-21:00: Next generation of business leaders
    21:00-End: Millennials vs. Gen Z
    This podcast is sponsored by The Real Estate Services Trust. The Real Estate Services Trust (REST) is an exclusive employee benefits program that provides real estate services industry employers with premier health plan options at exceptional rates. To learn more visit: www.cmba.com/rest/
    Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    24 min
  • Connect Episode 4 - Future Leaders Program Class of 2019
    Our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our fourth episode features the class of 2019 of our Future Leaders Program:
    - JoAnn Lockard, Closing Manager, American Pacific Mortgage
    - Chelsea Johnson, Director of Operations & Human Resources, CBC Mortgage Agency
    - Benjamin Johnson, Associate, Newmark Realty Capital, Inc.
    In this episode the group covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
    2:45-6:32: What’s your story?
    6:35-9:31: Thoughts on the state of the market
    9:45-14:50: What does the future of the mortgage industry look like?
    15:01-16:53: How is tech changing your side of the business?
    17:00-25:20: What about Millennials?
    25:25-31:35: How are companies attracting younger borrowers?
    32:00-36:20: How can companies support professional development?
    This podcast is sponsored by The Real Estate Services Trust. The Real Estate Services Trust (REST) is an exclusive employee benefits program that provides real estate services industry employers with premier health plan options at exceptional rates. To learn more visit: www.cmba.com/rest/
    Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    37 min
  • Connect Episode 3 - Christopher M. George, President & CEO, CMG Financial
    Check out Episode 3 our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our third episode features Christopher M. George, President & CEO, CMG Financial (https://www.cmgfi.com/)
    In this episode Chris covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
    2:40 - 9:15: Who is Chris George?
    9:15 - 13:40: Top priority for MBA in 2019?
    13:40 - 15:50: What would Chris George’s GSE system look like?
    15:50 - 17:30: Will we see compromise and change in DC before 2020?
    17:30 - 19:45: What can we do to help?
    19:45 - 24:00: State of the CFPB
    24:00 - 27:40: Chris’ market overview
    27:40 - 30:20: What is the state of the IMBs?
    30:20 - 33:20: Where are we at with efforts to improve diversity?
    33:20 - 34:35: Inclusivity vs. Diversity
    34:35 - 40:05: Millennials…
    40:05 - 42:25: What can I get out of MBA and California MBA?
    42:25-End Of Show: Leaving on a positive note…
    This podcast is sponsored by The Real Estate Services Trust. The Real Estate Services Trust (REST) is an exclusive employee benefits program that provides real estate services industry employers with premier health plan options at exceptional rates. To learn more visit: www.cmba.com/rest/
    Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    46 min
  • Connect Episode 2 - S.A. Ibrahim, Chairman of Mortgage Media
    Check out Episode 2 our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our second episode features S.A. Ibrahim, Chairman of Mortgage Media(https://www.mortgagemedia.com/)
    In this episode S.A. covers a variety of topics around the mortgage industry including the following:
    0:00 - 1:55: Introduction to podcast
    1:55 - 6:05: S.A. shares his background and career path
    6:05 - 9:25: S.A. discusses what mortgage media is all about
    9:25 - 12:38: How can lender engage better with media?
    12:38 - 16:50: S.A. gives his insights on the economy and mortgage market
    16:50 - 23:38: Discussion on the state of industry’s effort to encourage diversity
    23:38 - 27:10: Discussion on how is the advent of the Millennial homebuyer changing the delivery of mortgage products?
    27:10 - 30:00: S.A. answers the question: If Congress could address one housing/mortgage issue, what would that be?
    30:00 - 32:46: S.A. shares what he is excited about the industry?
    32:36 - end of show: Wrapping up show
    This podcast is sponsored by The Real Estate Services Trust. The Real Estate Services Trust (REST) is an exclusive employee benefits program that provides real estate services industry employers with premier health plan options at exceptional rates. To learn more visit: http://www.cmba.com/rest/
    Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    34 min
  • Connect Episode 1 - Bill Dallas, President of Finance of America Mortgage
    Check out Episode 1 our all-new podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers-and-shakers in the mortgage industry. Our first episode features Bill Dallas, President of Finance of America Mortgage (https://www.financeofamerica.com/)
    In this episode Bill covers a variety of topics including the following:
    0:00 - 1:53: Introduction to podcast
    1:53 - 16:22: Bill’s story – from Ohio to First Franklin to Finance of America
    16:22 - 17:00: Bill shares that the industry is "Not your father’s mortgage market".
    17:00 - 21:00: Bill shares his insights on the current state of technology and innovation in the mortgage industry.
    21:00 - 22:00: Bill talks about “The End of Easy”
    22:00 - 24:18: Bill shares his view on the future of customer experience
    24:18 - 26:38: What about the LO's?
    26:38 - 35:41: Bill speaks on the “gig economy” and Non-QM
    35:41 - 45:00: Bill ends his interview with discussing about tomorrow’s mortgage bankers
    This podcast is sponsored by The Real Estate Services Trust. The Real Estate Services Trust (REST) is an exclusive employee benefits program that provides real estate services industry employers with premier health plan options at exceptional rates. To learn more visit: http://www.cmba.com/rest/
    Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!
    46 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.