Mortgage Connects an MGIC Podcast

On Mortgage Connects, we explore the minds and experiences of mortgage industry and lending innovators to bring our audience candid viewpoints on critical mortgage industry developments and influential insights about the unique challenges that lie ahead. Our hosts 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.

Mortgage Connects an MGIC Podcast is a business podcast hosted by MGIC MI, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

MGIC MI hosts Mortgage Connects an MGIC Podcast, a business show with 37 episodes published.

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  Sneak peek at the 2025 Loan Originators Survey results

  Oct 15, 20259 minS0

  <p>In this episode, MGIC's Alexis Panaro and Liz Keuler share a sneak peek at the 2025 Loan Originators Survey. Hear insights on:</p>Successful marketing tacticsReferral partner trendsHow loan officers help borrowers navigate affordability challengesOriginators' goals and their roadblocks to meeting those goals<p>For a recap of this episode and quick access to related content, including the full Loan Originators Survey report, visit mortgageconnects.com. There you can subscribe for email alerts so you'll be among the first to know about new episodes or other resources, including the full loan originator survey report.<br/><br/><br/></p><p><b>...

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  The latest credit updates from Mike Olden

  Oct 9, 202516 minS0

  <p>MGIC’s Alexis Panaro brings you the highlights of a credit conversation with Mike Olden, American Reporting Company's (ARC) vice president of sales & education. Mike shares insights on:</p>Trigger lead basicsWhy and how to encourage borrowers to opt out from solicitations What drives credit report costs and strategies to mitigate those costs Current medical debt reporting thresholds and delaysStudent loan delinquency rates and servicer options<p><br/>For a recap of this episode and quick access to related content, including the full webinar recording, visit mortgagesconnect.com. There, you can subscribe for email alerts so you'll be among the...

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  How early education can help young people envision a path to wealth

  Apr 22, 202549 minS0

  <p>Often the conversation around early financial and homebuying education focuses on teens or college students. To help educate even younger audiences, veteran real estate broker Twala Lockett-Jones published "Princess Mackie Buys a House" in 2022, sponsored by the Mortgage Bankers Association. In this episode of Mortgage Connects, Lockett-Jones shares how:</p>Simple explanations of real estate terminology can help make the homebuying process more approachable to children and adults alikeTransparent communication is key to reaching and helping more borrowersLenders can build strong partnerships with real estate agentsHer nonprofit Girls Build Kalamazoo helps empower middle and high school girls to explore...

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  Boosting affordability through down payment assistance programs

  Mar 20, 202517 minS0

  <p>MGIC’s Concepcion Guerrero sits down with Angel Romero, Housing Finance Agency Relationship Manager at Down Payment Resource (DPR), to discuss the role down payment assistance programs (DPA) play in helping more families become homeowners. </p><p>With over two decades of mortgage industry experience and a personal journey from foster care to homeownership, Romero brings unique insights to the conversation about housing affordability. In this episode, we discuss: </p>Trends from DPR’s recent Homeownership Program Index, including the growing number of DPA programs nationwide How to layer down payment assistance for maximum affordability The importance of early financia...

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  Credit clarity and updates for loan originators

  Mar 11, 202549 minS0

  <p>For mortgage professionals, staying informed about current developments in credit reporting is crucial for providing excellent service. In this episode of Mortgage Connects, Mike Olden from American Reporting Company shares expert insights on trigger leads, credit score modernization, medical debt, and student loan forgiveness - plus strategies to help borrowers optimize their credit profiles.</p><p><b>Thanks for listening to Mortgage Connects, an MGIC podcast. If you have questions, comments, or want to get involved, send an email to </b><b>mortgageconnects@mgic.com.</b><b><br/><br/>Looking for even more expert insights? Check out our mortgage...

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