Podcasts

Latest Podcasts

Building the Future of Housing

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Mitch Kider is joined by Ed Brady, President and CEO of the Home Builders Institute (HBI), to discuss the policy landscape, industry developments, and the forces shaping the future of mortgage banking and housing. (November 12, 2026)

Why Mortgage Lenders Need to Secure Their AI Before It’s Too Late

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider are joined by Doug Long, founder of Crittora, to discuss the growing need for AI security in mortgage banking. (November 5, 2026)

Risk Management in Mortgage Banking

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Mitch Kider and Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure, are joined by James Sias of Fifth Third Bank to discuss how to effectively manage risk in this evolving mortgage landscape. (October 29, 2026)

Total Expert’s Growth and the Changing Mortgage Landscape

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider are joined by Joe Welu of Total Expert to discuss the company’s growth, how it is helping clients navigate today’s market, and the trends shaping the mortgage industry. (October 22, 2026)

AI, Automation and the Future of Mortgage Lending

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman, Mitch Kider, and Michael Vandi of Addy AI explore how lenders can apply AI and what they should consider as the industry evolves. (October 15, 2026)

The Future of Title, Housing, and Mortgage Finance

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Robbie Chrisman and Mitch Kider discuss the changing housing finance landscape and how to navigate what comes next, with Steve Ozonian, President and CEO of Williston Financial Group. (October 8, 2026)

Rethinking Mortgage Technology and Innovation

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider discuss the next phase of mortgage tech with Henson Orser of TwoDots. (October 1, 2026)

Mortgage Innovation Meets the Next Generation of Tech

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider’s conversation with Ellen Duncan of mLoop addresses how mortgage technology is moving from simply automating tasks to fundamentally changing how lenders operate. (September 24, 2026)

Higher Rates, Lower Prices: The Mortgage Outlook

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider examine the outlook for housing finance with Chris Whalen of The Institutional Risk Analyst. (September 17, 2026)

The Big Picture – Leading Through the Next Mortgage Cycle

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider are joined by Ryan Grant, President of NEO Home Loans, for a conversation on leadership, growth, and how lenders are adapting to changing market conditions while positioning their organizations for future opportunities. (September 3, 2026)

The Big Picture – The Future of Appraisals

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider are joined by John Dingeman, Chief Appraiser at Class Valuation, to talk about how valuation modernization, emerging technology, and regulatory changes are reshaping how lenders asses collateral risk and improve efficiency. (August 27, 2026)

The Big Picture – Building the Future of Mortgage Technology

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider speak with Athan Zhang of Copperlane and Naren Krishna of Balerion AI about mortgage technology, innovation, and the emerging opportunities reshaping how lenders operate. (August 20, 2026)

The Big Picture – AI’s Next Frontier

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman, Mitch Kider, and Mike Yu are joined by Samir Sen, CEO of Flair Labs, to discuss AI strategy, enterprise innovation, and the technologies shaping the future of financial services. (August 13, 2026)

The Big Picture – The Future of Housing Finance

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman, Mitch Kider, and Michael Tannenbaum speak with Sam Valverde, Managing Director of Falcon Capital Advisors, about housing finance policy, the evolving role of government, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the mortgage market. (August 6, 2026)

The Big Picture – Leading Through Change

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider speak with Jennifer McGuiness-Lubbert, CEO of Pivot Financial, about leadership, market strategy, and the competitive forces shaping the mortgage industry. (July 30, 2026)

The Big Picture – Washington’s Regulatory Shift and What Comes Next

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider discuss legislation, CFPB, RESPA, and the evolving climate in Washington, DC. (July 23, 2026)

The Big Picture – Growth Through Better Market Intelligence

hosted by Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider

Rob Chrisman and Mitch Kider are joined by Bernard Nossuli, Chief Operating Officer of iEmergent, and Laird Nossuli, Chief Executive Officer of iEmergent, for a conversation on market intelligence, demographic trends, and how lenders can use data to uncover growth opportunities and make smarter strategic decisions. (July 16, 2026)