Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Nicollette Chapman, SVP, Mortgage Division, Zonda.

1:31 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business.

4:07 - Zonda focuses on developing builder business for residential lenders, how’s the health of the new home sale market in CA and how does that compare nationwide?

6:18 - What type of technology does Zonda use to provide services to the industry?

8:11 - How do lenders get their foot in the door with homebuilders?

10:25 - What are some of the best CA markets for new home sales and builder business?

11:32 - Zonda recently joined the California MBA, thank you for your support. Can you share why Zonda decided to become a member?

To learn more about the California MBA, visit cmba.com

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Skye Laudari, CEO, Crib Equity

1:43 - Skye, welcome, I always like to get started with a little background on my guests.  Tell us how you got into the mortgage industry.

 

4:36 - I am fascinated by the concept of Crib Equity.  Tell us about the company?

 

8:37 - In a state like California, down payment assistant programs are so important to helping people achieve the American dream of homeownership.  Do you find that there is still a lack of understanding of all the programs that are available?

 

11:01 - You’ve had a long career, what advice would you give someone just starting out in the mortgage industry?

 

14:05 - Crib Equity has recently become a member of the California MBA, thank you for your support.  Can you share why the company chooses to support the California MBA?

To learn more about the California MBA, visit cmba.com

Connect with Daniel Ceniceros, CEO, Connect Media and Gary Bechtel, CEO, Red Oak Capital Holding by The California MBA

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Greg Vacura, President, Agile Trading Technologies.

1:36 - Greg, you’ve been a guest on Connect in the past, welcome back. How has the first half of 2024 gone for Agile?

5:44 - What are the priority initiatives for Agile this year?

9:46 - I see Agile is a sponsor of the CapitalW Collective, can you tell me how you became engaged with that organization?

11:37 - I know that no one has a crystal ball, but what are your thoughts on the rate environment going into 2025?

14:27 - Greg, Agile is a sponsor for our big CAMPAC Golf Tournament being held today, Monday, August 19th to kick off our Western Secondary Market Conference 2024! Can you share with our listeners why Agile chooses to support our organization?

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!

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Serene Vernon, President and Greg Armstrong, Chief Operating Officer, LoanStream Mortgage.

1. I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you each got into the mortgage business.

2. Recently LoanStream was recognized as a top Non-QM lender - what separates LoanStream from other Non-QM lenders?

3. The market has been difficult for many lenders, as a wholesale lender you can see clients trying to navigate the market - how does LoanStream assist them in expanding their market?

4. You’ve both had successful careers in the mortgage industry. What advice would you give someone who’s just starting out?

5. LoanStream is a member of the California MBA and a sponsor for our upcoming Western Secondary Market Conference. Can you share with our listeners why the company supports the California MBA?

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!

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Kim Nichols, Chief TPO Production Officer, PennyMac and Nick Pabarcus, Sales Director, Logan Finance

You two are Co-Chairs for this year’s big Western Secondary Market Conference happening at our new location, Terranea in Rancho Palos Verdes. What can you share with our listeners about the new venue?

What are some of the agenda highlights attendees can look forward to this year?

I think it’s important for the industry to understand that the proceeds from this and all our conferences are essentially invested right back into the industry in the form of advocacy. Do you find that many folks miss that connection?

Not only are you both putting a tremendous amount of time and effort into our signature event for residential lenders, but you’re both also on our Board of Directors. Can you share with our listeners why it’s important to support the California MBA?

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!

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Tom Wight, VP Mortgage Banking, KeyBank.

 

1:42 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the commercial mortgage business.

3:17 - You moved from a mortgage bank, Northmarq, to a depository bank last year. How was the adjustment to being at a depository bank?

6:47 - What are the top priorities for KeyBank for the balance of the year?

8:21 - You’ve had over a decade in this business now. What advice would you give someone just starting their career in commercial real estate finance?

12:10 You are not only a Board member for the California MBA, but also serving as Chair for this year’s Western States CREF Conference.  Can you share with our listeners some of the hot topics we’ll be covering this year at the Western States CREF Conference?

12:38 - As we mentioned, you’re on our Board and serve in that volunteer capacity, KeyBank is a member of our association. Can you share with our listeners why the company supports the California MBA?

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!

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Michelle Richardson, CMB, AMP, CTP // SVP, Chief Financial Officer, Plaza Home Mortgage.

1:24 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.

3:40 - I am so impressed with the number of industry designations you’ve earned, how have those classes supported your career growth?

5:03 - We’re still in the midst of a tough cycle for originators. How can a company be competitive in a purchase market like this?

5:46 - How does Plaza Home Mortgage set themselves apart from competitors?

6:34 - How is California’s Insurance crisis impacting your business?

9:06 - What advice would you give a young mortgage professional just starting out?

10:26 - Plaza Home Mortgage is a member of the California MBA, for which I’m always grateful. And Mike Fontaine currently sits on our Board of Directors. Can you share with us why Plaza chooses to support our organization?

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!

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Valerie Ausband, SVP, National Field Sales & Strategic Accounts, Arch MI

 

1:29 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry.  Tell us how you got into this business.

3:08 - You were named Women of Influence by HousingWire in 2017 and 2018. How did you react when you got that news?

5:21 - The last 12-15 months have been rough for the mortgage industry. How does Arch MI help lenders in a market such as this?

9:36 - What are the top priorities for Arch MI for the balance of this year?

10:46 - You have a successful career in this industry, what advice would you give a young mortgage professional just starting out?

13:06 - Arch MI is a member of the California MBA, and for the past several years also a President’s Council Sponsor, for which I’m always grateful.  Can you share with us why Arch chooses to support our organization?

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!

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer, Deephaven Mortgage.

 

1:24 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business.

3:54 - Why is Non-QM important in today’s market? What are the opportunities with Non-QM?

11:11 - What are the top priorities for Deephaven for the balance of the year?

14:33 - Tell me about Deephaven’s delivery options (delegated and non-delegated)?

16:34 - Deephaven is a member of the California MBA and a sponsor for our upcoming Western Secondary Market Conference. Can you share with our listeners why the company supports the California MBA?

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!