TMC Connect Podcast

TMC Benchmark August Executive Summary

Workforce Depression and Morale

Last Week in Mortgage, Today - ft. Deb Sturges

Last Week in Mortgage, Today - ft. Marie Gayo

In this week's episode, Rich Swerbinsky and Trident Mortgage President Marie Gayo touch on current purchase activity, how the Fan/Fred 50 bps fee could impact refi activity these next few weeks, work from home, diversity initiatives, and the future of real estate brokerages in this week's episode.

URLA - Not Just Another 4 Letter Word

Virtual Coaching and Leadership with Julian Sado

Last Week in Mortgage, Today - ft. Kate deKay

TMC COO Rich Swerbinsky and Eustis Mortgage CEO Kate deKay discuss how lenders are pricing in the government's new 50 bps refinance fee, the future of Fannie and Freddie, e-closings, and virtual home showings amongst other topics in today's episode.

Last Week in Mortgage, Today - ft. Katherine Campbell

Rich Swerbinsky and Katherine Campbell from Assurance Financial discuss the delay of the FHFA 50 bps fee, recent home sale trends, the cultural and cybersecurity challenges of working from home, and how lenders are managing emerging tech initiatives during insanely busy times.

TMC Benchmark July Executive Summary

Power of the Network: What You Need to Know About Implementing eClose

Life of a Mortgage Loan Playbook

Join industry titans Brenda B. Clem, CMB (LoanLogics) & Linda JH Aparo, NTP (reQuire Real Estate Solutions) for a deep dive into the mortgage loan process after closing.

Last Week in Mortgage, Today - ft. Melissa Langdale

Last Week in Mortgage, Today - ft. Jodi Hall

TMC COO Rich Swerbinsky chats with Nationwide Mortgage Bankers President Jodi Hall about the FHFA's implementation of a new 50 bps fee on all refinance transactions sold to Fannie and Freddie as well as the mortgage operations recruiting/hiring climate and some recent acquisitions in the mortgage industry.

The Last Week in Mortgage, Today - ft. Jodi Hall

TMC COO Rich Swerbinsky chats with Nationwide Mortgage Bankers President Jodi Hall about the FHFA's implementation of a new 50 bps fee on all refinance transactions sold to Fannie and Freddie as well as the mortgage operations recruiting/hiring climate and some recent acquisitions in the mortgage industry.

Are Your Borrowers Ready to Renovate? Learn to Sell, Originate & Market Plaza's FHA 203(K) Products

SocialSurvey - Creating WoW for Your Employees & Customer

Last Week In Mortgage, Today - ft. Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald

This week's co-host is Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald, President & CEO of MegaStar Financial Corp.! Anita & Rich discuss the recent acquisitions of Ellie Mae and Optimal Blue, the current "employee burnout" dynamic, and all the other most recent and relevant news in the mortgage industry.

Subservicing – Modern Integrations, Challenges, and Solutions

How eClose Enhances the Modern Mortgage Experience

Shane Westra & Tyler Prows of SimpleNexus discuss how e-closing is the final piece to modernizing digital mortgage experience.

Bridge the Wealth Gap and Grow Your Business: DPA is the Key

Todd Ludlow from Chenoa Fund is joined by Jason Madiedo & Nick Gouche to discuss bridging the wealth gap by leveraging down payment assistance options for your clients.

Last Week In Mortgage, Today - Ft. Kate deKay

Join Rich Swerbinsky (TMC COO) and Kate deKay (Eustis Mortgage CEO) for an off-the-cuff look at all the latest developments in the mortgage industry over the past week.  BKFS buys OB Insane volumes and trying to keep ops staff sane Other industry news and gossip!

Last Week In Mortgage, Today

Join Rich Swerbinsky (TMC COO) and Kate deKay (Eustis Mortgage CEO) for an off-the-cuff look at all the latest developments in the mortgage industry over the past week.  BKFS buys OB Insane volumes and trying to keep ops staff sane Other industry news and gossip!

Last Week In Mortgage, Today - ft. Kate deKay

Join Rich Swerbinsky (TMC COO) and Kate deKay (Eustis Mortgage CEO) for an off-the-cuff look at all the latest developments in the mortgage industry over the past week.  BKFS buys OB Insane volumes and trying to keep ops staff sane Other industry news and gossip!

TMC Benchmark June Executive Summary

The June numbers are in! COO Rich Swerbinsky reviews how last month the members of The Mortgage Collaborative continued to shatter records for production, productivity, and ops staff blood pressure readings.

Where Have All the Good Ones Gone? – Sales Boomerang Loan Loss Reports

Join Alex Kutsishin, CEO, Co-Founder, and Chief ROI Booster of Sales Boomerang, with special guest Kevin Peranio, Chief Lending Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, as he shows how easily lenders can retain the average loan volume they lose to competitors through Borrower Intelligence Software. Alex will do a deep dive into a Loan Loss report, which will show you which competitor took your deal, what was the loan amount, what type of loan it was, the term and much more.

Building a Digital Strategy - One Change at a Time

Ruth Lee, CMB & Liz Barnicle, AMP share the secret to building a digital mortgage strategy in 20 minutes or less!

TMC Benchmark May Executive Summary

TMC COO Rich Swerbinsky shares what we learned after reviewing May's TMC Benchmark data: efficiency wanes, new apps strong, and lenders brace for a BUSY summer.

State of the FHA Secondary Market

We've brought back this TMC family favorite led by Rob Chrisman, Jason Madiedo (Alterra Home Loans), and Kevin Peranio (Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.)! Join this all-star crew as they discuss the current state of the FHA Secondary Market.

MGIC Presents: Tom LaMalfa - Top Takeaways from May 2020 Survey of Secondary Markets Leaders

Tom LaMalfa, mortgage finance research and analysis veteran and President of TSL Consulting, joins our TMC team to discuss the recent results of his annual survey of Secondary Markets Leaders.

How to Provide Continuing Education to Real Estate Agents

If you’re wondering how to build a referral-based business, the questions to ask, and how to get approved for it, then this is one #TMConnect session you won’t want to miss. Join Khash Saghafi of Liberty Home Mortgage as he takes you through his experience in providing continuing education to real estate agents and how you can implement it into your own business!

TMC Working Groups: What Are They and What's Next?

TMC Marketing & Communications Manager Gabriela Mendicino sits down with Faith Howard-Mooney, TMC's VP of Member Engagement, to discuss Working Groups - one of the fabulous ways that TMC works to keep our members connected through thick and thin.

Portfolio Lending: Creative Ideas & Risk Mitigation for Loans You Hold On To

Join Melissa Langdale (Director of Mortgage, Sr VP at Right By You Mortgage)  & Jaime Frederes (SVP – Director of Residential Lending at Bar Harbor Bank) as they discuss portfolio lending and how to approach the loans that you hold on to both cautiously and creatively.

How to Build a Strong Corporate Communication Strategy

Sarah Gonzalez and Brittany Whitmire from First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation join Craig Ungaro and Casey Brinkert from AnnieMac Home Mortgage to discuss why having an established corporate communication plan is vital to your organization and how you can begin to create yours. 

Using Facebook & Linked In to Grow Your Business & Build Your Brand

Khash Saghafi of Liberty Home Mortgage is back with MORE insight on how to leverage social media to grow your business! 

More You Give, More You Get: Why Lenders & Realtors Are A Deal Making Powerhouse

Alex Kutsishin of Sales Boomerang speaks with TMC Members and SalesBoomerang Champions Stephen Barton (Eustis Mortgage) and Katherine Campbell (Assurance Financial) on why and how lenders & realtors should work together.

Pre & Post Close QC - What Have You Changed This Spring?

Allison Johnston, CMB of Success Mortgage Partners and Wesley Costello of AnnieMac Home Mortgage join us for a discussion around Pre & Post-Close QC – what changes have you made this spring & what changes should you be making?

TMC Benchmark April Executive Summary

TMC COO Rich Swerbinsky shares what we learned after reviewing April's TMC Benchmark data.

Be Proactive in Addressing Liquidity & Paycheck Protection Program Challenges

Santo Chiarelli, CPA, Paul Chiarelli, CPA, from ACS Accounting and James Brody, Esq. of Johnston Thomas Attorneys at Law join us to share some pro-tips on how to stay ahead of the game when it comes to addressing liquidity and paycheck protection program challenges! 

3 Ways to Drive Purchase Growth | Top Total Expert & TMC Lenders Tell All

Nimble mortgage lenders have risen to the challenge of today’s climate and have uncovered ways to thrive. Join us to hear the most impactful strategies that drive purchase business — right here, right now. Total Expert customers and The Mortgage Collective members discuss actionable strategies that will help your organization drive more purchase volume in today’s unique climate.

COVID-19 Impact on Scratch & Dent Trading and Where We Go Next

Join PHOENIX’s Brian Cerise, Jason Eisendrath, and Kelton Carter for a discussion that will provide impactful knowledge and practical observations on loan trading in today’s environment. This discussion aims to assist with scratch and dent best execution strategies.

Overlays and Best Practices - Credit Qualifying Borrowers Getting Back to Work

Best Practices: Training Your Staff Virtually

Making The Most of Video Meetings (And Why They Can Be More Effective Than In-Person Meetings)

New Company Policies You've Established Or Plan To

Strategies & Safety for a Phased Return of Employees to the Office

Overlays & Best Practices - Credit Qualifying Borrowers Getting Back to Work

How 8 Encompass Tools Can Revolutionize Secondary Marketing & Funding

Operational Productivity - Pre & Post Pandemic

The State of the FHA Secondary Market

Assessing Impact of the FHFA's Handling of Forbearance - A Conversation With Dave Stevens