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Ep 026: How to Capitalize on 2022’s Market with New Loan Products (with Jeff Shearer, Team Manager at Optimal Blue)
With interest rates continuing to rise and the MBA’s revised forecast predicting lower origination volume than expected, the question on every lender’s mind is: How can I find opportunity in 2022’s market to bolster profitability? To dig into the creative strategies today’s lenders are using to fill lost volume, we chatted with Jeff Shearer, Team Manager at Optimal Blue, an industry-leading product and pricing engine. Channeling boots-on-the-ground insight, Jeff speaks to the new loan product offerings he sees lenders launching in today’s environment and how he’s advising those lenders to mitigate risk and ensure success. For actionable advice on launching products to meet market demand, don’t miss this timely episode.
June 2, 2022
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Ep 025: How to Prepare for Rising Mortgage Rates and Economic Volatility
Global unrest, Fed rate hikes, and economic volatility: There’s no shortage of topics to discuss in our latest episode, where we’re joined again by Maxwell Solutions Director Anthony Ianni. Learn how to prepare for coming volatility and what you can do to stay a step ahead of market challenges in this timely, actionable conversation.
March 31, 2022
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Ep 024: How to Drive a Profitable 2022 in Today’s Challenging Market (w/ Anthony Ianni, Solutions Director at Maxwell)
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Anthony Ianni, a capital markets industry veteran and team member at Maxwell who works in our Maxwell Capital business. We talk through current market conditions, challenges and opportunities lenders have this year, and three recommended focus areas to drive profitability in 2022.
February 28, 2022
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Ep 023: Using Processor Insight to Innovate Back-Office Technology (w/ Alex McEvans, Director of Product Management at Maxwell)
In today’s episode, we sit down with Alex McEvans, Sr. Product Manager at Maxwell, to discuss how technology can enhance back-office efficiency and create better margins for lenders.
January 26, 2022
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Ep 022: Reinventing the Secondary Market for Local Lenders (w/ Sadie Gurley, GM Maxwell)
Now more than ever, capital markets represent a vital area for local lenders to pursue better accuracy, improved economics, and more competitive rates. In this special episode, we sit down with Sadie Gurley, VP & GM of Maxwell Diligence and the newly launched Maxwell Capital solution, to discuss what local lenders need to compete in today's market, including streamlined processes, decreased trading time, and a better secondary market experience for lending teams and borrowers.
September 27, 2021
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Ep 021: Leading a Team to Generate Amazing Results (w/ Sarah Gonzalez)
On this episode of Clear to Close, we sit down with Sarah Gonzalez, COO of First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation (FGMC) and recent HW Vanguard winner, to discuss how leadership practices... Read more »
August 31, 2021
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Ep 020: Career Variety in the Mortgage Industry
On this episode of Clear to Close, we put down our margaritas and end our summer break early to have a discussion around job potential and career pathing in the... Read more »
August 3, 2021
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Ep 019: How to become the go-to lender for a top real estate agent (w/ Mindy Jensen)
Today’s purchase-heavy market is here to stay for the foreseeable future. For lenders, that means real estate agents hold the keys to prospective borrowers. In our latest episode, we sit... Read more »
May 1, 2021
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Ep 018: Building a More Inclusive Industry One Event At a Time (w/ Jeri Yoshida & Molly Dowdy)
On today’s episode, we sit down with NEXT Mortgage Events Co-founders Jeri Yoshida and Molly Dowdy to discuss the changing role of women in the industry. Learn why Jeri and... Read more »
April 1, 2021
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Ep 017: Intro to Capital Markets (w/ Rob Chrisman)
Capital markets are a critical part of the mortgage industry. You’re probably generally familiar with the term and likely know it’s a department in your company. At the same time,... Read more »
March 1, 2021