In this insightful episode of Divorce Conversations for Women, Rhonda Noordyk welcomes mortgage expert and CDLP® trailblazer Jody Bruns for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about a critical—but often overlooked—component of divorce: mortgage planning.

Together, they unpack the unique financial, legal, and emotional challenges women face when trying to keep, refinance, or buy a home during divorce. Jody shares cautionary tales, real-life case studies, and empowering advice designed to help women avoid common missteps and build a more stable financial future.

This episode is more than just numbers—it's about protecting your future, understanding your options, and ensuring your divorce settlement truly supports your next chapter.

🔑 Key Discussion Points:

🏠 Why mortgage planning should be part of every divorce conversation ⚠️ Common risks: unrealistic affordability expectations and denied loans 📑 How one poorly written settlement tanked a mortgage deal 🔍 Understanding the two types of loan assumptions (and their divorce implications) 💡 Why cash flow matters more than just chasing low interest rates 📉 The emotional and financial realities of post-divorce downsizing 👩‍💼 What a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP) actually does 🤝 How to build a powerful, multi-disciplinary divorce support team 🛡️ Why proactive mortgage strategy protects both spouses in divorce

👤 Meet Our Guest:

Jody Bruns, CDLP® Founder of the Divorce Lending Association | Host of Beyond the House | Mortgage & Divorce Strategy Expert

Jody Bruns is a nationally recognized leader in the divorce mortgage planning space. As the founder of the Divorce Lending Association and creator of the CDLP® certification, she's spent years helping professionals and clients navigate the complex intersection of divorce and home financing.

Her mission? To provide clarity, education, and strategic solutions so divorcing individuals—especially women—can make smart housing decisions that support long-term stability.

🎙️ Host of: Beyond the House 🌐 Website: divorcelendingassociation 🌐 IG: jodybrunsofficial

🎙️ Your Host: Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA® CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center

Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.

For Rhonda and her company, the Women's Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn't just about running the numbers. It's about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.

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