The FinTech Hunting Podcast | Featuring Christine Beckwith: The Truth About Today’s Market, Coaching, and Rising Again ? In this jam-packed episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond welcomes back a true industry legend—Christine Beckwith, Founder & CEO of 20/20 Vision for Success. From breaking down current market conditions to sharing game-changing strategies for loan officers, Christine delivers raw, real, and relevant insights every mortgage and real estate professional needs to hear. ? What You'll Learn: Why the biggest challenge today isn’t the market—it’s minds ..read more

Unlocking the Power of Data in Mortgage Lending | FinTech Hunting Podcast with Richard Lombardi In this episode of FinTech Hunting, host Michael Hammond sits down with Richard Lombardi, EVP of Property Data Solutions & Data Strategy at ICE Mortgage Technology, to explore how data is transforming the mortgage industry. ? What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How data integration is driving efficiency in mortgage workflows ✅ The role of ICE Fee Solutions, Flood Reports, and AVM models in loan processing ✅ How lenders can reduce TRID violations ..read more

inTech M&A Shakeup: How to Survive & Thrive in 2024 | Fintech Hunting Podcast.   In this must-listen episode, host Michael Hammond sits down with Julia Brown, an industry thought leader, process efficiency evangelist, and &A expert. They dive into the state of the FinTech, PropTech, InsurTech, and MortgageTech markets, the consolidation trend shaping the industry, and how companies can achieve profitability in today’s challenging environment. ? What You’ll Learn: ✅ The boom of 2020-2021 and how it shaped today’s market ✅ Why M&A and consolidation are at the fore ..read more

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast with your host, Michael Hammond! In this episode, we dive deep into the future of mortgage automation, AI, and digital transformation with Rajan Nair, CEO of Indecomm. ? Rajan shares groundbreaking insights on: ✅ Intelligent document automation and mortgage technology ✅ The real impact of AI on lenders and operational efficiency ✅ FHA underwriting innovations and compliance strategies ✅ The challenges lenders face in reducing loan origination costs With market conditions remaining uncertain, efficiency and auto ..read more

Market Insights & Loan Options: Eloise Schmitz on Tech in Lending Description: Join Michael Hammond in this episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast as he chats with Eloise Schmitz, CEO of LoanNEX about the current market and the tech helping lenders. What's discussed:     •    Market Overview (2025): Eloise gives her take on the market, rates, and what to expect in the coming year.     •    Tech's Impact: Learn how tech helps loan officers handle current market conditions and access different loan products ..read more

The Future of Mortgage Tech: AI, Efficiency, and Market Trends with Tim Nguyen | Fintech Hunting Podcast Join Michael Hammond as he talks with Tim Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of BeSmartee and Ask Bob, about the current mortgage market and tech trends for 2025. In this eye-opening episode, Tim shares his thoughts on:     •    The "new normal" in the mortgage industry and how lenders can adapt     •    Ways to improve operational efficiency and manage costs effectively     •     ..read more

Fintech Hunting: Revolutionizing Mortgage Tech with Sasha Stair, CMO at Xactus In this episode of Fintech Hunting, host Michael Hammond welcomes Sasha Stair, Chief Marketing Officer at Xactus for an in-depth discussion on the future of mortgage technology. Sasha shares her journey in the industry and offers valuable insights on:     •    Leveraging AI and technology for improved efficiency     •    Creating a better consumer experience in mortgage lending     •    Balancing ..read more

Mortgage Industry Insights 2025: Automation, Cost Reduction, and Market Trends with Neil Armstrong. In this episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with Neil Armstrong, Executive Vice President of Strategic Growth at Indecomm, to discuss the current state of the mortgage industry in 2025. Neil shares valuable insights on market trends, cost reduction strategies, and the growing importance of automation in the mortgage sector. Key topics covered in this episode: *Market outlook for 2025, including projected loan volumes and interest rates *The shift towards unde ..read more

? Fintech Hunting Podcast: Revolutionizing Insurance in the Mortgage Industry Join Michael Hammond as he sits down with Ross Diedrich, founder and CEO of Covered, for an eye-opening discussion on the future of insurance in the mortgage industry. In this must-watch episode, Ross shares invaluable insights on:   Market Trends and Challenges     •    The current state of the mortgage and insurance markets in 2025     •    How climate issues are impacting the property casualty market     •&nbs ..read more

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 1 of the Fintech Hunting podcast! ?️ Join host Michael Hammond as he sits down with Mike Vough, Head of Corporate Strategy at Optimal Blue, for an exciting discussion about the future of mortgage technology in 2025.   In this episode, you'll learn about: *The importance of partnerships in the fintech ecosystem *Optimal Blue's groundbreaking collaboration with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) *How new mortgage rate futures could change the game for lenders and investors *The upcoming Optimal Blue User Summit in San Diego (Feb 3-5, 2025) *The growing role ..read more