Eric Lapin of FormFree advocates for alternative credit data for mortgage lending and explains how direct source data creates inclusivity in the industry on this episode of Finside Chats. 

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The mortgage industry is known for its vast training systems but lacks formal education, which is a barrier to bringing in new talent from diverse backgrounds. Paul Gigliotti of Axis Lending Academy joins Finside Chats to talk about how his nonprofit works to close the education gap in the mortgage industry to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.

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Episode Topics and Mentions

Axis Lending Academy

Mortgage industry

Professional development

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Tai Christensen

Amy. Huchthausen

Wellness programs
 

There are few industries with greater public policy and regulatory implications than housing and lending. Innovators in the industry need more than great products and services -- they need to understand policy, understand the mechanics of regulation, and find common ground with other stakeholders in the space. Chrissi Johnson, founder and CEO of Alinement Advisors, helps organizations do just that.

As the saying goes, the proof is in the...closing. On this Finside Chats episode, title and settlement veteran Jim Milinkovich shares how his team is leveraging the Stavvy platform to streamline and expand business across the Midwest.

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Jack O’Donohue gained fame in Boston as "The Donut Guy" by hosting the popular podcast Donut Digest. But by day, Jack from Touchstone Closing is one of New England's most respected and accomplished real estate closers. On this episode of Finside Chats, Jack joins Kosta to compare notes on the industry's digital transformation in an entertaining and informative conversation.

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Mortgage industry veteran, author and advisor Jim Deitch, Founder of Teraverde Management Advisors joins Josh & Kosta for a pivotal conversation about the mortgage market, barriers to change, and what must take place for the industry to innovate.

Jeremy Potter is always "working on what's next". With that in mind, nobody is more qualified to chat about the future of fintech, and breaking the mold. In this episode, Jeremy joins Josh & Kosta to talk about what's prevented innovation in financial services, and what, and who, is forcing change in the industry. 

What is North Carolina doing to set an example for the real estate industry? In this episode Josh & Kosta welcome back Stavvy's Chief Strategy Officer Shane Hartzler to share his experience on this committee and what can be learned & shared with other industry players.

In this episode Josh & Kosta call on York IE's Mark Nolan to share his marketing playbook for startups...

In this episode Kosta & Josh welcome Clayton Collins, Founder & CEO of HW Media to get his download on the real estate fintech market, what makes founders & companies successful, and why so many fail in the unique ecosystem of the housing market.