Season 4

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...

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Tannenbaum, the new CEO of Figure Technology Solutions, for a conversation about career growth, smart leadership, and how new ideas are changing the way lending and finance work today...

In this powerful episode titled Thrive & Lead , we sit down with one of the mortgage industry’s most influential voices— Patty Arvielo , CEO and Co-Founder of New American Funding , and a beacon of leadership, resilience, and...

In this episode of The MikedUp Show, we dive deep into what it truly means to build lasting relationships in the mortgage world—one call at a time. Featuring Alec Hanson, CMO at loanDepot and one of the most outspoken voices ...

In this powerhouse episode of The MikedUp Show, we dive deep into the evolving world of capital markets with none other than Jennifer McGuinness-Lubbert — a 25+ year mortgage banking veteran and the CEO of Pivot Financial. Je...

Warehouse lines aren't just financing—they’re a foundation. In this compelling episode of The MikedUp Show, hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Chris Avery, Vice President and Relationship Manager at First Horizon Bank, to unpack the crucial intersection of warehouse lines of credi…

In today's fast-changing mortgage world, opportunity is shifting—and smart lenders are paying attention. On this episode of The MikedUp Show, hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau are joined by Ben Fertig, President of Constructive Loans, to explore the rise of residential real estate investment p…

What does it really take to launch a mortgage company in today’s market? In this episode of The MikedUp Show, hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Jim Carroll, a seasoned mortgage professional and builder of operations from the ground up. With over two decades of experience across e…

In this powerful episode of The MikedUp Show, hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau are joined by Nikki Bialka, an unstoppable advocate for financial inclusion and the force behind Fifth Third Bank’s community lending initiatives. With a career rooted in mortgage, pipeline management, and operatio…

What does it take to not only survive but thrive for over 45 years in mortgage banking? On this week’s episode of The MikedUp Show, hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with industry legend Steven A. Milner, the Founder & CEO of US Mortgage Corporation—a company that’s been going strong …

In this episode of The MikedUp Show, hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau are joined by none other than David Lykken, CEO of Transformational Mortgage Solutions—a true industry legend, thought leader, and master of change. Together, they dive deep into what it means to not just talk about transfo…