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Lykken on Lending

1,208 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

Created by mortgage professionals for mortgage professionals,


Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute podcast hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken, and co-hosted by Marc Helm.


Joining the program each week is Adam DeSanctis with his weekly MBA Mortgage Minute, Les Parker with his Macro Market Update, Matt Graham with a weekly Market Update, David Kittle with Originations Update, Alice Alvey providing a Legislative Update, Allen Pollack with his weekly Tech Update.


The weekly updates are followed by the Hot Topic segment, which is an in-depth discussion about one of the hottest topics related to the mortgage industry.


The program can be heard live each Monday at noon central or downloaded as a podcast.


Each week thousands of industry professionals have found this to be an effective way to stay up on all that is happening in the mortgage industry.


This broadcast is provided to the mortgage industry as a public service compliment of Transformational Mortgage Solutions.


We invite you to join us to listen and learn.

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Episodes

1-6-14 SPECIAL GUEST: Dave Bergstrom of United Guaranty Corp o QM/MI solution

January 06, 2014 18:00 - 59 minutes - 13.7 MB

As the new Ability to Repay (ATR) and Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules take effect this week our special guest, Dave Bergstrom with United Guaranty Corp (UGC), was on this broadcast discussing mortgage insurance solutions that comply with the new QM rules.  He outlined major elements of the QM rules as it pretains to mortgage insurance and how UGC has responded to the challenges that these new rules created for lenders and borrowers.  Dave explained MI options available including borrower-paid m...

12-30-13 Why Some Companies/LO's Succeed & Others Fail (Part 3)

December 30, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

This is Part 3 in a series where we are discussing ideas that will help you and your company succeed while others are struggling and even fail.  We explore why it is that some companies and LO's succeed and other fail.  It is adapting to the "New normal" as David Stevens, President of the Mortgage Bankers Association, puts it.  Our industry has changed.  Tune in and listen to ideas as to how you can adapt and succeed.      Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken o...

12-23-13 Why Some Companies/LO's Succeed & Others Fail (Part 2)

December 23, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

This is Part 2 in a series where we are discussing ideas that will help you and your company succeed while others are struggling and even failing.  We explore why it is that some companies and LO's succeed and other fail.  It is adapting to the "New normal" as David Stevens, President of the Mortgage Bankers Association, puts it.  Our industry has changed.  Tune in and listen to ideas as to how you can adapt and succeed.      Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykke...

12-16-14 Why Some Companies/LO's Succeed & Others Fail (Part 1)

December 16, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Ever wonder why some companies and/or loan originators succeed and others fail?  Starting with this broadcast, we will be sharing ideas that will help you and your company succeed while others are struggling and even failing.  As David Stevens, President of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, "Welcome to the new normal!"  Our industry has changed.  You must adapt or die.  Tune in and listen to ideas as to how you can adapt and succeed.      Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortg...

12-9-13 Lykken on Lending - Weekly Mortgage Market Update

December 09, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each week is Joe Farr with a MARKET UPDATE, Alice Alvey providing a LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, Paul Muolo of Inside Mortgage Finance giving a quick MTG NEWS HEADLINES update, Andy Schell (a/k/a "The Profit Doctor") providing tips on FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT and TONY GARRITANO providing a TECHNOLOGY UPDATE.  This is followed by th...

12-2-13 An Important Mortgage Industry Update

December 02, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each week is Alice Alvey providing a LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, Joe Farr with a MARKET UPDATE, Andy Schell (a/k/a "The Profit Doctor") providing valuable info on FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT and TONY GARRITANO providing a TECHNOLOGY UPDATE. Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 6...

11-25-14 MORTGAGE INDUSTRY TRENDS: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

November 25, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

With Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions are on the rise, we have invited to today's broadcast industry veteran, Chuck Klein, to answer questions such as "Who's buying, who's selling and why?" ..."How would my company be valued?"  ..."How much could I make if I were to sell my company?" ..."What business channel is worth more?" and many other questions.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortg...

11-18-13 SPECIAL GUEST: Mitch Kider on REGULATORY LEGAL RISK

November 18, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Back by popular demand, our special guest will be Mitch Kider of The WBK Firm.  Mitch will be talking about the growing REGULATORY LEGAL RISK as the industry anticipates the latest round of regulations from CFPB.  Today's discussion includes QM, LO compensation & a whole lot more. Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each week is Alice Alvey providing a ...

11-11-13 An Important Mortgage Industry Update

November 11, 2013 18:00 - 29 minutes - 6.74 MB

On this broadcast, we ran into some technical issues that resulted in a abreviated broadcast.  We apologize for this issues but were able to identify what they were so there should not be a reoccruance of that issue.  Thank you for your continued support for this broadcast.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each week is Alice Alvey providing a LEGIS...

11-4-13 Lykken on Lending - Weekly Mortgage Market Update

November 04, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each week is Joe Farr with a MARKET UPDATE, Alice Alvey providing a LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, Paul Muolo of Inside Mortgage Finance giving a quick MTG NEWS HEADLINES update, Andy Schell (a/k/a "The Profit Doctor") providing tips on FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT and TONY GARRITANO providing a TECHNOLOGY UPDATE.  This is followed by th...

10-28-13 Lykken on Lending - Weekly Mortgage Market Update

October 28, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each week is Joe Farr with a MARKET UPDATE, Alice Alvey providing a LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, Paul Muolo of Inside Mortgage Finance giving a quick MTG NEWS HEADLINES update, Andy Schell (a/k/a "The Profit Doctor") providing tips on FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT and TONY GARRITANO providing a TECHNOLOGY UPDATE.  This is followed by th...

10-21-13 ECONOMIC UPDATE by Jay Brinkmann MBA Chief Economist

October 21, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Jay Brinkman, Chief Economist of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), will be our special guest during the "Hot Topic" segment.  Jay will be sharing his thoughts on the direction of the economy as well as where interests rates might be headed and the factors driving the markets.  Don't miss this broadcast!   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each w...

10-14-13 An Important Mortgage Industry Update

October 14, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each week is Alice Alvey providing a LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, Joe Farr with a MARKET UPDATE, Andy Schell (a/k/a "The Profit Doctor") providing valuable info on FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT and TONY GARRITANO providing a TECHNOLOGY UPDATE. Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 6...

10-27-13 Special Guest Marc Reneau - Effectively Managing Change

October 07, 2013 17:00 - 59 minutes - 13.7 MB

Ever wonder how other companies are dealing with all that is going on in our industry?  Well, today's special guest, MARC RENEAU who is 1st Vice President of First State Bank and a long time listener of our radio broadcast, shared how he and his company are effectively managing the rapidly changing lending environment and prospering.  I encourage you to listen to this broadcast and learn how others are dealing with the changes facing out industry and doing so successfully.  Created BY mortg...

9-30-13 Broadcasting "LIVE" from AmeriCatalyst event in Austin TX

September 30, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

As with every AmeriCatalyst/EuroCatalyst event, some of the brightest minds and critical thinkers will once again be gathering in Austin, TX September 29th thru October 1st to discuss the direction of housing, housing finance and the economy as well as the many headwinds impacting the markets.  David Lykken will bring a "LIVE" from this event and sharing what he learns while there.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio p...

9-23-13 CFPB's 3rd Party Vendor Validation Requirement (Part 2)

September 23, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

This is Part 2 in a series of broadcasts about CFPB's "Third Party Service Provider Vendor Validation" requirement.  Many are not aware of this requirement and/or don't which vendors come under this requirement.  On TODAY's broadcast Alice Alvey and Andy Schell (The Profit Doctor) discuss CFPB's bulletin (2012-03) which requires all Mortgage Lenders to assess and validate their Third Party Service Providers.  This is an important discussion that you will not want to miss. You may want to dow...

9-16-13 SPECIAL GUEST: MBA's David Stevens - State Of The Industry

September 16, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

We were honored to have as our special guest on this broadcast DAVID STEVENS, President of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).  David shared his insights on where we are at as an industry and along with his perspective as to what the future holds for our indsutry as well as for housing and our economy.  This was a MUST LISTEN to broadcast for every mortgage professional.     Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program...

9-9-13 CFPB's 3rd Party Vendor Validation Requirement (Part 1)

September 09, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Are you familiar with CFPB's "Third Party Service Provider Validation" requirement?  Some are but many are not.  On TODAY's broadcast Alice Alvey and Andy Schell (The Profit Doctor) discuss CFPB's bulletin (2012-03) which requires all Mortgage Lenders to assess and validate their Third Party Service Providers.  This is an important discussion that you will not want to miss.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program h...

9-2-13 SPECIAL LABOR DAY BROADCAST on LEADERSHIP

September 02, 2013 17:00 - 45 minutes - 10.5 MB

On today's special Labor Day holiday broadcast, we will have as our guest Steve Wilely of The Lincoln Leadership Institute at Gettybury along with Michael Wheeden of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).   We will be discussing LEADERSHIP and lessons learned from the battle at Gettysburg can transform your business and our industry.  Once again the MBA has partnered with Steve Wiley & The Lincoln Leadership Institute at Gettybury for an amazing one day event that we will be discussing in t...

8-26-13 SPECIAL GUEST: Toni Moss of AmeriCatalyst

August 26, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Our special guest today is Toni Moss President of AmeriCatalyst/EuroCatalyst and we will be discussing the upcoming AmeriCatalyst event and touch on just some of the fasinating topics that will be discussed by industry leaders from all over the world that fiy in to attend this invitational only exclusive event.  For those listeners that are able to listen to this broadcast, we will be extending a special invitation to you to attend this event in Austin.  Don't miss this broadcast.    Creat...

8-19-13 SPECIAL GUEST: Reid Smeda on how to work with the CFPB

August 19, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

The CFPB has been the focus of recent broadcasts and on today's broadcast, we have as our special guest Reid Smeda, President of CSi.  We will be discussing how every company can develop a successful relationship with the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB).  In the July issue of Mortgage Banking magazine, Reid published an article titled "Four Keys to a Successful Relationship wiht the CFPB".  Many in our industry question if that is possible.  So on today's broadcast, you will want t...

8-12-13 IMP. ANNOUNCEMENT & UPDATE: Mortgage Action Alliance (MAA)

August 12, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

After last weeks "must listen to" broadcast, many are asking, "What can I do to make a difference?" That's exactly what this broadcast is all about... what YOU can do to MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE!  We have as our special guests AMY SWANEY, Chairperson of MAA & JAMIE KORUS, President of Alliance Financial Resources & industry leader and activist both of whom are active in the MBA's Mortgage Action Alliance.  Did you know that you don't have to be a member of the MBA to join and be active in MAA...

8-5-13 SPECIAL GUESTS Mitch Kider & Kate Berry: CFPB v. Utah Lender

August 05, 2013 17:00 - 59 minutes - 13.7 MB

Have you read these two American Banker headlines?  "CFPB: Utah Lender Steered Borrowers into High-Cost Mortgages" and "What CFPB Crackdown on Utah Lender Means for Loan Officer Compensation".  Our special guests on this broadcast discussing these two articles are Kate Berry of American Banker magazine who author both articles and Mitch Kider of Weiner, Brodsky & Kider PC one of the foremost authorities on this topic in the industry.  Mitch Kider's passion for defending our industry is unpre...

7-29-13 LOAN ORIGINATIONS (Part 8): Recruiting Top Producers

July 29, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

The focus of today's broadcast is RECRUITING the top talent and our guest is ADAM SIDLE, BranchMatch Guru of Pro Mortgage Branching Solutions.  Adam has extensive experience pairing successful branch managers with the right retail production companies.  Adam will be sharing strategies that have worked for him and his company for years.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykke...

7-22-13 Mortgage Regulatory Update

July 22, 2013 17:00 - 35 minutes - 8.11 MB

The intent of this broadcast was to provide a regulatory update to our listeners.  While David Lykken was on vacation, Alice Alvey graciously stepped in and hosted this broadcast.  Unfortunately, there were some technical difficulties that cut this broadcast short. We apologize to our listeners and will rebroadcast this content at another time.  Thank you for your continued listenership and support to this public service radio program.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage profess...

7-13-13 LOAN ORIGINATIONS (Part 7): Social Media Strategies

July 15, 2013 17:00 - 59 minutes - 13.6 MB

Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each week is Alice Alvey providing a LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, Joe Farr with a MARKET UPDATE, Andy Schell (a/k/a "The Profit Doctor") providing valuable info on FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT and TONY GARRITANO providing a TECHNOLOGY UPDATE. Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 6...

LOAN ORIGINATIONS (Part 6): Special Guest RICK RUBY

July 08, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Have you ever wondered why some achieve amazing results and others fail?  Most of the time, it is not about working harder, but working smarter, which means getting COACHED!  On this broadcast, RICK RUBY of the CORE TRAINING shares how he and his team of coaches are helping a select group of loan originators achieve amazing results all the while helping them have a balanced and fulfilled lives.  No wonder RICK RUBY was rated the #1 speaker at the MasterMind 2013 event in Las Vegas.  Download...

LOAN ORIGINATIONS (Part 5): Special Guest PAT SHERLOCK

July 01, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

As we continue our series on LOAN ORIGINATIONS, today's broadcast focuses on the all-to-familiar disconnect between the C-Suite executives and Production/Sales, and specifically what can be done to reconnect these two important components of every mortgage company.  Our special guest is PAT SHERLOCK, who has been successful at working with larger companies such as BB&T on creating successful partnerships between production and executive management.  Tune in and listen to Pat explain the keys...

LOAN ORIGINATIONS (Part 4): Special Guest DAVE SAVAGE

June 24, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Today's special guest is DAVE SAVAGE the CEO of the Mortgage Coach.  Dave has over twenty years of experience as a mortgage executive, business leader and mobile technology pioneer. As founder of SmartReply, Dave established a leading presence in mobile marketing. By launching MortgageCoach and Real Estate Radio Network, he has helped tens of thousands of loan officers help millions of homeowners make confident, informed mortgage decisions. Dave is passionate about leveraging mobile technolo...

LOAN ORIGINATIONS (Part 3): Special Guest RENE RODRIGUEZ

June 17, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

As we continue our series on LOAN ORIGINATIONS, we had RENE RODRIGUEZ as our special guest on this  broadcast.  RENE is a powerful & well known public speaker and sales trainer teaching his clients how to use "inspiration" as the most effective leadership tool to effect lasting change... a timely topic as our industry moves from a refi to a purchase market.  Rene  shared important keys to changing what holds many back from peak performance.  His recent presentation at the MasterMind 2013 eve...

LOAN ORIGINATIONS (Part 2): Special Guest GREG FROST

June 10, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

We are excited to have as our special guest, GREG FROST, the first in the industry to originate, close & fund over a BILLION DOLLARS in mortgage loans.  Rick Ruby of Core Training introduced Greg this past week at the MasterMind 2013 conference in Las Vegas as an "icon" of the mortgage industry... so true!  Greg has trained thousands of loan originators across the country and will be sharing on this broadcast a few "can't fail" tactics that have help make Greg so successful year-after-year f...

LOAN ORIGINATIONS (Part 1): What Is Changed or Changing?

June 03, 2013 17:00 - 59 minutes - 13.7 MB

This broadcast is the first in a multi-week series of broadcasts on the topic of LOAN ORIGINATIONS... "What's changed & what is yet to change!"  On today's broadcast, DAVID LYKKEN will be sharing a fasinating perspective of where mortgage loan originations is heading in the years to come.  Be sure to tune in and listen as Dave "kicks off" this thought provoting and insightful series on loan originations.  Don't miss any of these broadcasts.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage pr...

SERVICING UPDATE (Part 6): Dovenmuehle Subservicing

May 27, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

  Our special guest, DAVID ALLISON of Dovenmuehle, will be discusssing the key trends we see today in loan servicing.  Also, we will be answering questions like:  What are the obsticles for a lender considering getting into loan servicing? Why do some lenders use subservicers vs. doing servicing in-house?  What are the regulatory/compliance issues?  What are your duties/responsibilities if you choose to use a subservicer?  What is the approval process to become approved with a subservicer? ...

SERVICING UPDATE (Part 5): Austin Tilghman & David Stephens

May 20, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Special guests, AUSTIN TILGHMAN and DAVID STEPHENS with UNITED CAPITAL MARKETS share some very interesting information about how the SERVICING RELEASE PREMIUM (SRP) schedule we all see is really calculated.  It isn't what you think and today's broadcast will inform and educate you on all that you are leaving on the table.     Austin & David are two of the most qualified and knowledgeable mortgage professionals in the mortgage industry today on the economics of LOAN SERVICING.  If you are cont...

SERVICING UPDATE (Part 4): Vendor Management, the "how to"

May 13, 2013 17:00 - 58 minutes - 13.5 MB

On today's broadcast, ALICE ALVEY of Mortgage-U and ANDY SCHELL of Mortgage Banking Solutions discussing VENDOR MANAGEMENT.  Did you know that it is now a requirement that you have policies and procedures for more closely managing your vendors?  It is your responisibility to make sure that the vendors, such as subservicers, are performing their duties and responsibilities according to the agreements/contracts in place and they are doing so in  a manner that is in compliance with today's regu...

SERVICING UPDATE (Part 3): Mitch Kider - Loan Servicing Regs

May 06, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

MITCH KIDER with the law firm Weiner Brodsky Sidman Kider will be providing an update on the latest loan servicing regulations that will be in effect January 2014!  Loan servicers will be impacted by these new regulations.  Tune in listen as Mitch gives us insights to what is changing and how you can be ready for waht is coming and run a compliant LOAN SERVICING operation. Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program host...

SERVICING UPDATE (Part 2): Austin Tilghman & David Stephens

April 29, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Special guests, AUSTIN TILGHMAN and DAVID STEPHENS with UNITED CAPITAL MARKETS talk about the economics of LOAN SERVICING in today's market and if it is the right time to consider retaining loan servicing.  Austin & David are two of the most qualified and knowledgeable mortgage professionals in the mortgage industry today on this topic.  If you are contemplating getting into loan servicing ans want to learn more about current economics and risks involved, you will want to listen to this broa...

SERVICING UPDATE (Part 2): Les Parker on retaining MSR's

April 22, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Les Parker of Parker & Company will be giving us an update on the economics related to retaining servicing.     Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each week is Alice Alvey providing a LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, Joe Farr with a MARKET UPDATE, Paul Muolo of Inside Mortgage Finance giving quick MTG NEWS HEADLINES update, Andy Schell (a/k/a "The Profit Doctor")...

SERVICING UPDATE (Part 1): Frank Pallotta, Loan Value Group

April 15, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

This is the first in the series of broadcast dealing with loan servicing.  To kick off this series, we've invited FRANK PALLOTTA, EVP of the Loan Value Group to discuss his innovative strategies for predicting and preventing loan delinquencies.  Whether you're new to loan servicing or an experience servicer, you will not want to miss this broadcast. Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, ...

4-8-13 WANT TO BUY OR SELL? Chuck Klein, M&A expert, today's guest

April 08, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Today's special guest is CHUCK KLEIN.  He is a 39-year veteran of the mortgage industry and has specialized in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for the past 20-years.  There are as many banks and investment groups looking to buy mortgage companies as there are mortgage bankers considering selling their companies.  If you are considering buying or selling, you will want to listen to this broadcast.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-...

SPECIAL GUEST: Pat Sherlock on hiring top Production Staff

April 01, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

On today's broadcast, we have PAT SHERLOCK  as our special guest.  Pat will be talking about trends in recruiting and hiring new loan originators.  As one of the leading industry production consultants, she is getting really good results and will be sharing some of her thoughts and ideas on this broadcast.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each wee...

SPECIAL GUEST: Bill Killmer with the MBA

March 25, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Today's guest, BILL KILLMER, is SVP for Legislative & Political Affairs at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and is a 20+ year veteran of the housing industry.  On today's broadcast, we will be discussing GSE reform, reforms affecting FHA, the prospects of mtg interest and other housing incentives going away, a massive legislative refinance program proposal and much more.   Bill is responsible for managing the housing finance industry's legislative, political and grassroots activities ...

SPECIAL GUEST: Les Parker on Today's Markets

March 18, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

To help sort out the recent market movement, we have invited back, LES PARKER, of Parker & Company to discuss the dynamics of today's markets.  Is this market real or are we in for a big surprise?  Tune-in, listen and learn what you can expect to happen in the days, weeks and months ahead.    Mortgage industry veteran, David Lykken, along with frequent guests, Alice Alvey and Joe Farr provide up-to-the-minute information on interest rates, loan programs and "hot" industry news related to th...

SPECIAL GUEST: Steve O'Connor with the MBA

March 11, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Today's special guest is STEVE O'CONNOR, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Industry Relations at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).   Steve will be giving our listeners an update on the MBA's residential policy for legislation, regulation and other important industry issues.   Never has it been more important that YOU as a mortgage professional be INFORMED and INVOLVED on the pressing issues of the day.  Be sure to tune in and listen to this important broadcast and tell your fr...

SPECIAL GUEST: Paul Muolo of Inside Mtg Finance

March 04, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Today's special guest, PAUL MUOLO, is the Managing Editor of Inside Mortgage Finance & its web daily IMFNews.com.  For 25 years Paul was a senior editor at National Mortgage News, writing and editing stories and starting its data collection group.  He co-authored of two bestselling books, "Chain of Blame, How Wall Street Caused the Mortgage and Credit Crisis" (published in the summer of 2008), and "Inside Job, the Looting of America's Savings and Loans" published in 1989.  Paul will be shari...

MORTGAGE FRAUD: Special Guest Chris Eason Federal Prosecutor

February 25, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Continuing on topic of MORTGAGE FRAUD, we have as our special guest today CHRIS EASON, Assistant U.S. Attorney giving our listeners the opportunity to learn more about what we as mortgage professional can do to rid our industry of mortgage fraud.  You won't want to miss this broadcast and, while you are at it, I would encourage you to go back and listen to last week's broadcast  on this important topic as well.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending...

MORTGAGE FRAUD - Consequences Of Crossing The Line.

February 18, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

Surprisingly, MORTGAGE FRAUD is on the increase as reported in Core Logic's December 2012 report on this topic.  Click here http://www.corelogic.com/research/2012-mortgage-fraud-trends-report.pdf to read the report.   Our special guest, Mike Davis, has a unique perspective on this topic.  You will definately want to listen to his story in the "HOT TOPIC" segment of today's broadcast.     Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute r...

SPECIAL GUEST: Michael Banner speaking on Reverse Mortgages

February 11, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

In spite of recent changes by HUD, ads for REVERSE MORTGAGES are still routinely seen on TV.  Tune in to this broadcast and listen to the nations top Reverse Mortgage Educator, MICHAEL BANNER, as he gives us an update on this unique loan product and program.   Michael's interest in serving our seniors is exemplified in a book he just published by the name "A Gift From My Father".   Here's a link to the book... http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-62147-255-1  I Created ...

SPECIAL GUEST: Phil Schulman on QM & CFPB Regulations

February 04, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

Our special guest on this broadcast is PHIL SCHULMAN of K&L Gates.  Phil will be giving our audience an update on the slew of new regulations that has come out of CFPB in recent weeks.  He will be discussing CFPB's power and if Director Cordray's appointment will challenged given last weeks court rulings.  We will also be discussing at length the Qualified Mortgage (QM) rule and the implications it means for the mortgage industry.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professional...

SPECIAL GUEST: Dominick Tavella about the Financial Markets

January 28, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Our special guest, DOMINICK TAVELLA, of Diversified Financial Consultants, Inc.   Dominick is a national figure and regular guest on FOX News and FOX Business discussing discussing the financial markets as well as financial strategies for individiuals like YOU and business owners wanting to maximize their earnings on their companies liquidity.  Tune in and listen to this common sense approach to investing your hard earned money.   Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals,...