Episodes

Welcome to an exciting new episode of The MikedUp Show , where your hosts, Mike Kelleher and Michael Zau, dive into their bold predictions and strategic insights for 2025. As we close out 2024 and prepare for a new year of op...

In this engaging episode of The MikedUp Show , hosts Mike Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Eddy Perez, CMB , CEO and co-founder of Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM), to explore powerful insights into leadership, growth, and e...

As 2024 draws to a close, hosts Mike Kelleher and Michael Zau take a moment to reflect on the remarkable conversations and transformative insights shared on The MikedUp Show this year. From the launch of Season 3 to now, ever...

The mortgage industry is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and in this episode of The MikedUp Show , we are joined by the esteemed Jim Clapp, Chief Lending Officer at Assurance Financial, to unpack the dynamic landscape of len...

In this episode of The MikedUp Show , we welcome James Dwiggins, the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of NextHome Inc., a trailblazing real estate franchise redefining the home-buying and selling experience. James shares his exte...

Dive into the fascinating world of Residential Transition Loans (commonly known as Fix and Flip Mortgage Loans) with Michael Zau in this episode of The MikedUp Show . Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor or an indep...

In this insightful episode of The MikedUp Show , we sit down with Leora Ruzin, CMB, AMP, an experienced lending executive and the Founder of Ruzin Creative, LLC. Leora’s 15-year journey in the mortgage industry has been chara...

Join us on The MikedUp Show as we dive deep with John Toohig, Managing Director at Raymond James and head of the Whole Loan Trading Group. John brings years of expertise from the forefront of mortgage trading and portfolio ma...

This week on The MikedUp Show, we sit down with Keith Canter, CEO of First Community Mortgage (FCM), a mortgage industry leader known for combining growth with a commitment to people. Keith shares invaluable insights into the...

In this in-depth audio episode, Rudy Orman, Senior Vice President at NQM Funding, LLC, joins the show to explore one of the most crucial yet often overlooked segments of the mortgage industry: Non-QM lending. Rudy has a stori...

In this insightful episode of The MikedUp Show , Mike Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Nick Pabarcus, a powerhouse in the mortgage industry with over 25 years of experience in wholesale and correspondent lending. As the...

In this episode of The MikedUp Show, we sit down with John Hedlund, a distinguished leader in the mortgage industry with a career spanning over three decades. John has played a pivotal role in shaping the financial services l...

In this insightful episode of The MikedUp Show, we sit down with James Hooper, Senior Vice President and Production Manager with extensive experience in the financial and mortgage banking industries. James brings decades of l...

In this insightful episode of The MikedUp Show , we sit down with Bill Lowman, the current Chairman and former CEO of American Pacific Mortgage (APM), to delve deep into the art of leadership, scaling a business, and fosterin...

This week’s episode of The MikedUp Show is a special live recording from the New England Mortgage Bankers Conference, held from September 11-13, 2024, in Portsmouth, NH. Hosts Mike Kelleher and Michael Zau are joined by an im...

In this episode of The MikedUp Show, we sit down with David Battany, the Executive Vice President of Capital Markets at Guild Mortgage, to unpack key trends and challenges that will define the housing industry in the years ah...

In this episode of The MikedUp Show, we delve into the essential aspects of homeownership with our special guest, Daniel Smith, the visionary founder of Keepingly. As the driving force behind this innovative platform, Daniel ...

This week on The MikedUp Show, we’re honored to host Michael Brady, the Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer of LeaderOne Financial. With a rich background in operations,...

In this week's episode of The MikedUp Show, we sit down with Jorge Campodonico, the driving force behind City Lending Inc., to uncover the secrets to his success in the mortgage industry. Jorge's journey is nothing short of r...

In this week's episode of The MikedUp Show, Michael Kelleher delivers an emotionally charged exploration of failure and resilience through his personal story. Reflecting on his journey with the mortgage tech startup Easy Mort...

The MikedUp Show takes a personal turn as hosts Michael Zau and Mike Kelleher share their inspiring journey from humble beginnings on the Clubhouse app to the evolution of their podcast, through two seasons of MoreTalk Radio ...

In this transformative episode of The MikedUp Show, we tackle one of the hottest topics in the real estate industry: Will buyers' agents become obsolete like travel agents? Our guest, Dain Ehring, a distinguished FinTech lead...

Get ready for an exciting episode of The MikedUp Show! This week, we're thrilled to welcome Chuck Iverson, a leading figure at Mason McDuffie Mortgage (Mason Mac), to share his expertise on navigating the ever-changing mortga...

In the fourth episode of The MikedUp Show, hosts Mike Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Mike Mills, the dynamic host of The Texas Real Estate and Finance Podcast, one of the industry's top podcasts. This episode is a gol...