Season 4

In this episode, we sit down with S. John Murray , a mortgage professional whose career spans more than four decades and reflects a rare combination of longevity, discipline, and deep commitment to people over transactions. W...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Matthew Patterson , the President of First Alliance Home Mortgage and one of the industry’s most grounded and quietly influential leaders. Matthew’s path is not the typical decades-lon...

In this episode, we sit down with one of the most respected operators in modern mortgage banking — James Hecht , the newly appointed CEO of OneTrust Home Loans . With more than 30 years of executive leadership across the larg...

In this week’s episode of MikedUp , we go inside the engine room of one of the nation’s most successful mortgage brokerages — C2 Financial — with its President, David Temko . Known for his sharp vision, leadership discipline,...

In this powerful episode of MikedUp , we sit down with Jon Prussel , the President of City First Mortgage LLC , for a candid and deeply human conversation about resilience, leadership, and second chances. Jon’s story is not j...

In this week’s episode of MikedUp , we’re getting behind the curtain of mortgage operations with Rob Jewett , the Chief Operating Officer of NewFed Mortgage Corp and one of HousingWire’s Tech Trendsetters . Known for streamli...

In this episode of MikedUp , we sit down with Gene Thompson , a mortgage leader whose story is built on loyalty, grit, and an unwavering belief in serving people— without exception . After 16 years of dedication to InterLinc ...

In this episode of MikedUp , we sit down with Paul Diamond , a leader who represents resilience, integrity, and staying power in mortgage banking. With more than three decades in the mortgage industry , Paul has built a reput...

In this episode of MikeDrop , we welcome Chris Vinson , CEO of Windsor Mortgage and head of the mortgage division at Plains Commerce Bank , for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build trust in lending —...

In this episode of MikedUp , we sit down with Lisa Lang , Executive Vice President and Head of Capital Bank Home Loans , to explore how creative technology and sustainable innovation are shaping the future of the mortgage ind...

In this episode, we dive deep into how homebuying has changed — and where it’s headed — with Dan Richards , President of Flyhomes Mortgage. Dan’s story is one of bridging tech, finance, and real estate to create more accessib...

In this powerful episode of the podcast, we sit down with Mosi Gatling , Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth and Expansion at New American Funding , to explore the future of homeownership in America and how the industry...

This week’s episode takes us through a deep, eye-opening conversation with Kevin Peranio , Chief Lending Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group (PRMG) . Kevin reflects on a career rooted in adapting, learning, and le...

What does it really take to make homeownership possible for millions of Americans—especially Gen Z, first-time buyers, and families often overlooked by the traditional system? This week, we’re joined by two of the industry’s ...

This episode welcomes an industry original— Khash Saghafi , founder and CEO of Liberty Home Mortgage —to unpack why, even after 25 years in lending, he still believes “It is always a great day.” Khash isn’t just known for his...

In this inspiring and refreshingly candid conversation, we step into the shoes of Mariana Martinez , a student-athlete turned mortgage industry insider, whose career journey began as an intern at Easy Mortgage App and evolved...

This week on the podcast, we welcome Kate Amor , Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise Products at Guaranteed Rate , to talk about leadership, trust, and building connection in an industry where relationships are every...

This week on the show, we’re diving into a conversation that connects leadership, capital markets, and representation in mortgage finance. Our guest, Deborah (Deb) Jones , Senior Vice President and Director of Mortgage Second...

This week, we sit down with Andrew Panagos, President of GO Mortgage, for a no-fluff, high-insight conversation on what it really takes to lead a modern mortgage company in today’s shifting landscape. With a career that spans...

On this episode, we sit down with Steve Thomas — a veteran mortgage executive, Navy officer, and now the visionary behind FutureWave Finance, a newly launched minority-owned national correspondent lender. With nearly 30 years...

This week on the show, we sit down with three of the most compelling voices in the mortgage industry—Rick Roque, Brock Cassidy, and Jeremy Potter—who together host the influential weekly show REALFridays . In this dynamic con...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Todd Feager , Co-Founder of Haven Home Equity , to explore how lenders and borrowers alike can harness the untapped power of home equity . With over 23 years in the mortgage in...

What does it take to lead one of America’s largest independent mortgage banks in today’s market—and still put the customer at the center of it all? In this episode of MikeDrop , we sit down with Justin Messer , the President ...

In this powerful episode of MikeDrop , we sit down with Jeremy Davis , President of Mortgage at Southern Bancorp, to explore what it really means to build legacy through lending. Jeremy doesn’t just talk housing; he lives and...