On the latest podcast episode of Actualizing Success, Actualize Consulting's Partner Matt Seu, Manager Nina Fiore, and Manager Jon Cooper explore the intersection of technology and innovation within the Affordable Housing and Housing Counselor industry. As they delve into the historical context and benefits of Housing Counseling, our experts examine the heightened significance of this service in light of prevailing economic conditions and housing costs, particularly for low-income borrowers, and the involvement of Actualize Consulting in this field. They dive into the potential applications of technology, the significance of industry standards, and the prospective impact of AI within the affordable housing sector.  

Listen to learn more about:  

• The escalating significance of Housing Counseling  
• The implications of technology and industry standards  
• The potential influence of AI in the realm of affordable housing 
• Actualize's contributions to the affordable housing and housing counselor space
   

About Matt Seu 

• Matt is a Partner at Actualize Consulting, managing the Mortgage & Fixed Income practice. With three decades of experience in the mortgage industry, Matt is a wealth of information and a true thought leader committed to moving the industry forward through digital transformation and standardizing how the mortgage industry communicates. Before his time at Actualize, he served as a Vice President for Freddie Mac, focusing on large-scale business and technology change efforts. Matt is a two-time winner of MISMO's prestigious Outstanding Contribution Award and the 2023 Industry Titans Award.  
• Email: [email protected] 

About Nina Fiore:  

• Nina is a Manager at Actualize Consulting with a collaborative and creative business analyst with a technical mindset. She has experience in analyzing complex business requirements, drawing insights from data, and identifying opportunities for innovation. Nina specializes in project management, requirements gathering, testing, data analysis and visualization, and metric and report development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. 
• Email: [email protected]  

About Jon Cooper: 

• Jon is a Senior Manager at Actualize Consulting with extensive experience in requirements analysis, project management, process modeling / redesign, and systems conversions. He has in-depth knowledge of the mortgage industry from originations through Servicing, Securitization, and REO/default management.  
• Email: [email protected]  
  
  

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