
Mortgage Connects, MGIC's mortgage industry podcast
Tune in as we interview top mortgage professionals and thought leaders across the industry – from proven LOs to established CEOs – who have wide-ranging expertise to provide the best insights into market trends, best practices, marketing and referral strategies, training opportunities, and the future of the mortgage industry.
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An inside scoop on how to connect with Hispanic homebuyers in your market
by Concepcion Guerrero | Sep 15, 2023Gain a better understanding of the nuances of the Hispanic culture so you can be in a better position to help mortgage-ready borrowers achieve their dreams of homeownership.
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Margaret Crowley Q&A: On inclusivity, growing your career and finding your anthem
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Danny Garcia-Velez Q&A: Connecting the dots between DEI, strategic innovation and the value of homeownership
by Danny Garcia-Velez | Sep 20, 2022We interview Danny Garcia-Velez, Head of Regional Sales and Marketing at MGIC, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Hipolito Garcia Q&A: Latinos are the driving force behind the housing market
by Hipolito Garcia | Sep 15, 2022We interview Hipolito "Hip" Garcia, Area Manager at Caliber Home Loans, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Products and programs that help creditworthy minority applicants achieve sustainable homeownership
by Kevin Hearden and Jenny Steffens | Aug 31, 2022Part 5 of our 5-part series: Products and programs that help creditworthy minority applicants achieve sustainable homeownership
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When lending will only go so far, collective action can take you farther
by Geoff Cooper | Aug 03, 2022Part 4 of our 5-part series: When lending will only go so far, collective action can take you farther
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Educate early and build trust to encourage mortgage readiness
by Danny Garcia-Velez | Jul 20, 2022Part 3 of our 5-part series: Educate early and build trust to encourage mortgage readiness
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Help more Americans realize homeownership is within their grasp
by Vance Edwards | Jun 20, 2022Part 2 of our 5-part series: Addressing the racial equity gap in homeownership
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Tom LaMalfa: May 2022 mortgage market survey results
by Tom LaMalfa | Jun 14, 2022Get the latest information on the current conditions of the mortgage market from expert analyst Tom LaMalfa.
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Creating an effective plan starts with asking the right questions
by Geoff Cooper | Jun 01, 2022Part 1 of our 5-part series: Addressing the racial equity gap in homeownership
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The impact of rising home prices on the misinformed
by Vance Edwards | Apr 20, 2022Housing supply and demand has accelerated annual home price appreciation. What strategies can help borrowers who are facing steeper prices?
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Community banks boost local economies by supporting new construction
by Kevin Hearden | Apr 12, 20224 ways community banks help boost local economies by being key contributors to new home building efforts.
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Special Purpose Credit Programs: A tool for addressing racial equity in homeownership
by Geoff Cooper | Apr 04, 2022SPCPs work to close the homeownership and wealth gaps between minority and white households by focusing on sustainable, long-term, financially accretive homeownership.
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March 2022: What do mortgage experts think about current market conditions?
by Tom LaMalfa | Mar 23, 2022Get the latest information on current conditions of the mortgage market from expert analyst Tom LaMalfa.
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Mortgage market survey: October 2021
by Tom LaMalfa | Nov 17, 2021Get the latest information on the current conditions of the mortgage market from expert analyst Tom LaMalfa!
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How to save more deals and offer more options to homebuyers
by Vance Edwards | Nov 01, 2021Ways to use private MI as a strategy to overcome the challenges of today’s market as well as expand cash flow options.
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Eddy Perez Q&A: Freedom is Everything
by Eddy Perez | Sep 20, 2021Eddy Perez shares his father’s dangerous escape from Cuba, the importance of mental health and his deathbed promise to leave the world a better place.
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Angel Alban Q&A: On working hard, helping others, dreaming big and making it happen
by Angel Alban | Sep 16, 2021Angel Alban shares career advice on how his Latin background gives him a unique ability, and how his company is on the forefront of a technological revolution that will transform mortgage originations and servicing forever.
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Mike Garcia Q&A: The importance of the 4 Big Cs – Constitution, Capitalism, Charity & Competition
by Rep. Mike Garcia | Sep 16, 2021From flying fighter jets in the Navy to serving in Congress, Rep. Garcia discusses how his goal has remained the same throughout his career: Fight for the U.S. and preserve it for generations to come.
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Armando Falcon Q&A: Strong & caring role models inspired the man he is today
by Armando Falcon | Sep 16, 2021Falcon shares why he went into public service, his efforts to clean up the operations of the GSEs before the financial crisis, and what the mortgage process will look like in 5 years.
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Mortgage market survey: May 2021
by Tom LaMalfa | Jun 07, 2021Get the latest information on the current conditions of the mortgage market from expert analyst Tom LaMalfa!
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Patty Gong Q&A: On success and not being afraid to ask questions
by Patty Gong | May 04, 2021Patty Gong discusses her path to leadership, how women can succeed in their career journey, and why it’s important to let yourself shine.
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Danny Gardner Q&A: Overcoming hurdles to build more culturally inclusive communities
by Danny Gardner | May 04, 2021Danny discusses how Freddie Mac supports equitable housing, why homeownership is the backbone of family stability, and minority homeownership rates.
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Jim Park Q&A:Connecting with Asian Americans in the community and the mortgage industry
by Jim Park | May 04, 2021Jim Park discusses Asian American outreach and connection, why diversity in America isn’t going away anytime soon, and what defines the AAPI community.
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Community Banks as Partners
by Kevin Hearden | Apr 15, 2021According to the FDIC, there are over 4,500 community banks across the country. The majority are partners of MGIC. And we’re proud of that.
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Survey of mortgage market conditions - March 2021
by Tom LaMalfa | Mar 18, 2021Get the latest information on the current conditions of the mortgage market from expert analyst Tom LaMalfa!
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Senator Tim Scott Q&A: Closing the economic gap through financial literacy
by Tim Scott | Feb 17, 2021Tim Scott opens up about how his humble beginnings and the help of a mentor who showed him the dignity of work led to his life of public service.
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Tony Thompson Q&A: Increasing diversity in the mortgage banking industry
by Tony Thompson | Feb 15, 2021Tony discusses how the lack of women, millennials and minorities in the mortgage banking industry was the impetus for founding NAMMBA.
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Gwen Moore Q&A: Hope for the future and expanding opportunities for Black Americans
by Gwen Moore | Feb 15, 2021Gwen reflects on the events of 2020, the storming of our Capitol, and how the pandemic shined a spotlight on racial inequality and economic disparity for Black Americans. She also offers a solution for bridging our country’s deep divisions and shares her hopes and priorities for 2021.
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Lisa Rice Q&A: How fair housing intersects with all aspects of society
by Lisa Rice | Feb 09, 2021Lisa discusses how the legacy of discrimination resulted in disparities of wealth, homeownership and opportunity.
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Antoine Thompson Q&A: Promoting democracy in housing with NAREB
by Antoine Thompson | Feb 03, 2021Antoine shares how NAREB has helped him worked closely with the African American community while expanding NAREB’s footprint.
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Mortgage Executives Survey | 2020 MBA Annual Convention
by Tom LaMalfa | Oct 27, 2020The purpose of the survey was to ascertain their thinking about a wide array of germane and important industry issues and topics.
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What is the mortgage banking industry thinking?
by Tom Lamalfa | Jun 11, 2020COVID-19 has presented difficulties for almost all industries in early 2020. How is the mortgage industry faring? Here's what top industry executives think.
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5 tips for working at home with children
by Carrie Edwards | Mar 26, 2020Learn how to turn the challenge of working at home with your children in the house into a positive experience for the whole family.
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HUD Secretary Ben Carson Q&A: His Vision for Improving Housing in America
by MGIC, featuring Ben Carson | Feb 28, 2020Secretary Carson explains how his background in neurosurgery has translated to his position as Secretary of HUD.
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Kristy Fercho Q&A: Leading with passion, perseverance, perspective
by MGIC, featuring Kristy Fercho | Feb 26, 2020Kristy shares advice on how to achieve success when you stand out in a low-diversity environment, how to maintain passion by shifting perspective, and how her faith helps her persevere through adversity.
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Q&A: A passion for housing, protection, empowerment
by Gwen Moore | Feb 24, 2020Gwen shares what inspired her to run for public office, the integral role she’s had in shaping housing finance, why Black Americans are experiencing the lowest homeownership rate in decades, and what we can do to fix it.
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Ditrick Dunn Q&A: Why housing finance is the "bedrock of our civilization"
by MGIC, featuring Ditrick Dunn | Feb 21, 2020Ditrick shares his journey from military intelligence to housing finance, why he thinks housing finance is the bedrock of our civilization, and the challenges of starting your own company.
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Steve Thomas Q&A: FHLBank's role in expanding homeownership, importance of diversity & inclusion
by MGIC, featuring Steve Thomas | Feb 19, 2020Steve shares how his college ROTC experience taught him values that serve as an excellent foundation for his career, explains his journey into the mortgage finance world, and more.
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Lenny McNeill Q&A: Keys to affordable lending, reaching African Americans, mentorship
by Lenny McNeill | Feb 18, 2020Lenny shares his thoughts on how to successfully promote affordable lending to bring the possibility of homeownership – and the American Dream – to all.
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Alanna McCargo Q&A: The power of public policy, understanding the Black homeownership gap
by Alanna McCargo | Feb 12, 2020Alanna explains her passion for public policy and housing, and sheds light on the uphill battle for black Americans seeking homeownership.
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Sandra Thompson, FHFA Deputy Director Q&A: Balancing regulation, access in housing finance
by MGIC, featuring Sandra Thompson | Feb 06, 2020Sandra explains how the FHFA’s obligations are really two sides of the same coin, offers advice on finding the right mentor, and much more.
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Why Does Hispanic Homeownership Keep Growing? | MGIC Connects
by Danny Garcia-Velez | Sep 30, 2019The world is finally catching on; Hispanic Heritage Month has prompted some internal reflection on what it means to be Hispanic.
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How to Use Beacon Marketing Technology to Grow Your Mortgage Business
by Ben Smidt | Apr 10, 2019Beacon marketing technology seems to bea mystery for many in the mortgage and real estate business, but it can power a better customer experience, build relationships, and grow business.
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Reduce the Impact of CECL with Mortgage Insurance
by Garrett Hartzog | Nov 29, 2018A lot of attention is being paid to current expected credit loss (CECL), a new accounting standard. So, what does this mean?
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Getting started with social media in the mortgage industry
by Ben Smidt | Sep 04, 2018Getting started with social media in the mortgage industry can be daunting. Below are some of the easiest and best social media tips I have on how you can use social media to increase your business growth.
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Education: the Path to Homeownership
by Rob Chrane | Jan 31, 2018In study after study, we see how little first-time homebuyers know about the path to homeownership, especially when it comes to down payment requirements and options. The world needs real estate agent and mortgage loan officer “teachers” more than ever.
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Top mortgage industry blogs you need to be reading right now
by Ben Smidt | Oct 04, 2017We've collected the top mortgage blogs you need to be reading right now as a mortgage professional. Discover something new to share with your borrowers.
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Waiting to save a 20% down payment can cost homebuyers money
by Vance Edwards | Apr 05, 2017Let homebuyers know that waiting to save up 20% is not the only option, and they may be better off buying a home today with a smaller down payment.
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5 secrets of customer experience success in the mortgage industry
by Margaret Crowley | Mar 28, 2017In every profession, it’s the end-to-end customer experience that will set you apart from the competition – and the mortgage industry is no exception.
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Why It’s Okay to Have Student Loan Debt
by Vance Edwards | Sep 15, 2016I believe the secret to a happy life is to make sure you understand the difference between a problem and an inconvenience. For most, student loan debt is an inconvenience. A burden, not a crisis.
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How to build a social media strategy in the mortgage industry
by Ben Smidt | Aug 24, 2016Understanding how to build a social media strategy in the mortgage industry is an important component to any loan officer’s personal marketing strategy.
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Making a Case for Deep Coverage Mortgage Insurance
by Ted Durant | Jun 28, 2016Deep Coverage Mortgage Insurance can play a significant role in bringing additional private capital to housing finance and reducing taxpayer risk.
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Demystifying Partnership and S Corp Income Analysis
by Shelley Callaghan | May 04, 2016Analyzing self-employment income from tax returns has long been one of the mysteries of mortgage underwriting — especially partnership and S-Corp returns.
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3 Quick Tips About How to be More Productive in the Mortgage Industry
by Ben Smidt | Mar 10, 2016Here are three quick tips I have learned about how to be more productive and how it translates to the mortgage industry.
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6 basics your borrowers should know about credit scores
by David Greco | May 13, 2015Credit score awareness is important to all of us, but it is especially important to those seeking to secure a home mortgage.
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Do You Know Your Mortgage Fraud Red Flags?
by Tom Laposki | Mar 19, 2015Anyone in the mortgage industry knows mortgage fraud happens, but all too often it’s a case of “that would never happen to me!” Are you sure?
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5 Great Ways to Annoy Your LinkedIn Connections
by Ben Smidt | Mar 11, 2015Use these expert tips and strategies to help guide your use of the leading professional social media platform.
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Social Media Secrets for the Savvy Loan Officer
by Ben Smidt | Feb 04, 2015Let's discuss some of the social media secrets savvy loan officers are doing to expand their customer base, but not spending significant time doing it.
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Education as a Lead Generator
by Shelley Callaghan | Jan 08, 2015First-time homebuyers, specifically Millennials, are known to use the information they find on the internet to inform their decisions.
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3 ways to avoid mortgage insurance (and what it will cost you)
by Sal Miosi | Oct 31, 2014There are typically 3 “strategies” to avoiding mortgage insurance. Here are the three ways you can avoid mortgage insurance (and what it will cost you).
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4 Myths of Social Media You Need to Rethink
by Ben Smidt | Oct 15, 2014With the rise of social media use among companies in regulated industries, it's important to understand the myths of social media worth rethinking.
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How You Can Help First-Time Homebuyers Understand Their Home-Buying Options
by Shelley Callaghan | Aug 27, 2014A recent Federal Reserve Board consumer survey found many current renters would rather be homeowners. However, 45% of renters aren’t looking to buy because they don’t think they can come up with the necessary down payment. And 29% believe they simply wouldn’t qualify for a mortgage.
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